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Civil Engineering

Reinforced Concrete Design (1)

CE3105
3 hours English

Reinforced Concrete Design (1)

RC1
CE2103 Theory of Structure
3 hours One requisite
1 Introduction and mechanical properties of concrete and reinforcing steel. Introduction to ACI-Code
2 Types of loads and their factors. Load combinations and reinforced concrete design methods
3 Behavior of reinforced concrete under flexure and shear and loads on Beams
4 Design of beams for flexure, design of singly reinforced rectangular section (1)
5 Design of beams for flexure, design of singly reinforced rectangular section (2)
6 Design of doubly reinforced rectangular section and flanged sections
7 Design of beams for shear
8 Bond strength, Development length, Cutoff points, splicing of reinforcement (1)
9 Bond strength, Development length, Cutoff points, splicing of reinforcement (2)
10 Calculation of deflections and control of cracking (1)
11 Calculation of deflections and control of cracking (2)
12 Columns behavior and design of short columns for axial loads and combined loads
13 Interaction diagram and design of columns for eccentric and combined / loads
14 Design of long or slender columns (1)
15 Design of long or slender columns (2)
1.1 Mapped to: K1

To demonstrate the different design methods applied in reinforced concrete structures taking economic considerations into account.

Teaching Strategy Lectures, class work and in class discussions
Assessment Methods Class tests and quizzes
1.2 Mapped to: K2

To outline contemporary issues and ACI building design code in designing reinforced concrete elements subjected to bending moment, shear stresses, axial loads, and eccentric loads

Teaching Strategy Lectures, class work and in class discussions
Assessment Methods Class tests and quizzes
2.1 Mapped to: S1

To solve different reinforced concrete problems applying mathematics, theories and principles of reinforced concrete design.

Teaching Strategy Lectures, class work and in class discussions
Assessment Methods Homework and evaluation of individual and group tasks
2.2 Mapped to: S3

To design optimum reinforced concrete elements and frames using realistic constraints.

Teaching Strategy Lectures, class work and in class discussions
Assessment Methods Homework and evaluation of individual and group tasks
2.3 Mapped to: S4

To analyze, assess, and compare the design alternatives of reinforced concrete elements in order to provide best cost effective alternative solutions.

Teaching Strategy Lectures, class work and in class discussions
Assessment Methods Homework and evaluation of individual and group tasks
3.1 Mapped to: V1

To ethically integrate in professional multidisciplinary teams

Teaching Strategy English communications, ethics practice, and respecting deadlines.
Assessment Methods Written exams and homework
3.2 Mapped to: V2

To demonstrate ability of life-long learning and applying of official codes, specification and practices in different reinforced concrete problems.

Teaching Strategy Applying reinforced concrete standards, codes and specifications
Assessment Methods Written exams and homework
3.3 Mapped to: V3

To use skills required for the real-life concrete projects serving society.

Teaching Strategy Small group work and activities related to projects serving society.
Assessment Methods Written exams and homework
Assessment
Weight
Class tests and quizzes
20%
Mid-Term Exam
30%
Final Exam
50%
Total
100%