Advanced design of concrete structures

Recommended Prerequisites

The pre-requisites of this course are those corresponding to the application for the MSc course CMM.

Teaching Methods

These lectures are organized in theoretical and tutorial lectures.

Learning Outcomes

Dublin descriptors
1. Knowledge and ability to understand
1.1  Knowledge of the concepts of analysis and design of concrete structures
1.2  Understand the course structure and the connection with others
1.3  Capacity to resume the information
2. Application of knowledge and understanding
3. Judgment accomplishment / decision making
4. Communication
4.1  Understand and know how to use the information sources. Ability to research and use the literature.
4.2  Learn how to convey adequately the acquired knowledge, even for non-specialist public.
5. Self-learning skills
5.1  Ability to learn individually throughout their lives.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

Introduction: Materials selection, material properties: examples, educational programmes. Flexural analysis and design of beams: Shear and diagonal tension in beams. Creep and shrinkage prediction: Model for analysis and design of concrete structures: model B3. Anchorage, Serviceability analysis, Design for torsion: Bond, anchorage, and developmental length. Columns: Short columns, slender columns, strut-and-tie models. Design of reinforcement at joints. Analysis of indeterminate beams and frames. Analysis and design of slabs: Yield line analysis for slabs 15 strip method for slabs. Footings and Foundations. Retaining walls. Concrete building systems. Prestressed concrete. Reserve.

Seminars: Design of beam; Design of column; Design of prestressed floor.

Assessment Methods

Continuos
Work with oral presentation: 50.0%
Written exam: 50.0%

Final
Exam: 100.0%

Bibliography

Design of Concrete Structures, http://mosttutorials.blogspot.com

Nilson A. H. Design of prestressed concrete, http://mosttutorials.blogspot.com

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