Course Details
Course Information Package
Course Unit Title | ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF CONCRETE STRUCTURES | ||||||||
Course Unit Code | CES422 | ||||||||
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Number of ECTS credits allocated | 5 | ||||||||
Learning Outcomes of the course unit | By the end of the course, the students should be able to:
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Mode of Delivery | Face-to-face | ||||||||
Prerequisites | CES322 | Co-requisites | NONE | ||||||
Recommended optional program components | NONE | ||||||||
Course Contents | Introduction
Introduce the principles of Codes of practice. Explain limit state design. Explain Characteristic Strengths of materials. Explain Characteristic loads. Explain Design Loads.
Analysis of Structures
Describe the process and methods of Analysis of structures at the Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Sections
Explain states of stress and strain in reinforced concrete sections. Derive design equations.
Specify the importance of Design of Rectangular Sections
Introduce singly reinforced and doubly reinforced sections. Analyse the principles and methods of design of beams and slabs for flexure. Explain the concept and process of design of sections for shear. Highlight the importance of punching shear.
Design of Columns
Describe Short and Slender Columns. Analyse the phenomenon of column buckling and biaxial bending of columns. Explain the procedure of design of columns.
Foundations and Retaining Walls
Analyse the principles and methods of design of different kinds of foundations and retaining walls.
Composite Construction
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods | The course is delivered through theoretical lectures in class and educational field visits. The lectures present to the student the course content and allow for questions. Part of the material is presented using visual aids. The aim is to familiarize the student with the different and faster pace of presentation and also allow the instructor to present related material (photographs, videos, etc.). The learning process is enhanced with the requirement from the student to solve relevant examples. Besides from the notes taken by students in class, all of the course material is available through the class website and also through e-learning platform. Finally the instructor is available to students during office hours or by appointment in order to provide any necessary tutoring. | ||||||||
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Language of instruction | English | ||||||||
Work placement(s) | NO |