Concrete Structures 1Laajuus (5 cr)

Objective

Competence in the construction process
The student will be capable of using computer programmes in the designing process.

Competence in structural engineering
Students will be competent in designing traditional concrete structures in ultimate and serviceability limit states according to the Eurocodes.

Content

- Characteristic and design strength of concrete and steel
- Elastic properties of concrete and steel
- Exposure class
- Design of beams, one-way slabs, columns, walls and footings in the ultimate limit state
- Anchorage of steel bars and laps
- Design in the serviceability limit state: cracking and deflection
- Constructional notes: reinforcement and structural parts
- Bracing of concrete structures
- Computer programmes for designing of concrete structures

Qualifications

Statics, Strength of Materials, Statically indeterminate frame structures, Concrete Technology, Framework Systems and Basics of Structural Design.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to use the Eurocode for concrete structures in the dimensioning of a simple beam.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is able to use the Eurocode for concrete structures in the dimensioning of different bar structures.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to apply very well the Eurocode for concrete structures in the dimensioning of different bar structures.

Materials

Eurocodes for concrete structures and corresponding national annexes.

Betonirakenteiden suunnittelun oppikirja 2013 - Osa 1, by 211, Suomen betoniyhdistys (2013).

Betonirakenteiden suunnittelun oppikirja 2014 - Osa 2, by 211, BY-Koulutus (2014).

Betonirakenteiden suunnittelu ja mitoitus, BY 210.

Lecturer's own material.