Concrete Structures 1 (5cr)

Objective

Students will be competent in designing traditional concrete structures in ultimate and serviceability limit states according to the Eurocodes. They will be capable of using computer programmes in the designing process.

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
? Punching shear
? Design in the serviceability limit state: cracking and deflection
? Constructional notes: reinforcement and structural parts
? Programmes for designing

Teaching methods

Lectures, calculation exercises, homework, design exercise
and laboratory tests.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1 Student knowns the basics of the course
3 Student knowns the contents of the course well
5 Student knowns the contents of the course well and can apply their knowledge in practice

Qualifications

Statics, Strength of Materials, Basics of FEM, Concrete Technology, Framework Systems and Basics of Structural Design.