Key words
concrete, reinforced concrete, Ultimate Limit State, Serviceability Limit State
Objectives
The aim of the course is to give the students
- an introduction to the rheology of reinforced concrete;
- recommendations for the design and construction of concrete structures given by Eurocode 1 and 2;
- insights into the mechanical behaviour of reinforced concrete, in order to develop skills with respect to the design of structural components in the limit states: beams, slabs, columns, plate elements, walls, corbels, footings,...
Topics
BETONBOUW 1: BEREKENEN VAN GEWAPEND BETON IN DE GRENSTOESTANDEN:
I. Basics of Design
Co-operation steel/concrete; functions of the reinforcement;
Project management: designer's documents for construction as drawings, material characteristics, reinforcement lists, formwork, specifications and detailing for execution;
Actions on structures.
II. Basic Design Rules - Calculation Methods - Eurocode 1 and 2
Principles: Ultimate Limit States, Serviceability Limit States, design assumptions, representative values of material properties, representative values of the actions, strength, stress and strain, deformations, cracking;
Beams: rectangular cross-sections, optimal height, minimal height, use and calculation of compressive steel, load capacity;
Reinforcement bars: positioning, cutting, bending, joints, anchorages, durability aspects, cover;
Flench beams and concrete webs;
Columns: design and detailing;
Shear design: shear reinforcement by stirrups.
III. Applications
Continuous beams;
Plate elements: calculation method by Marcus;
Footings - Foundations.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of Probability and Statistics;
Insight in the mechanical and technological properties of concrete and steel;
Knowledge of principles of structural analysis (isostatic and hyperstatic structures, reactions, internal forces, deformations and displacements under loading);
Final objectives of STABILITEIT 1.
Final Objectives
General scientific competences [AWC2]:
The student must be able to use insight in basic concepts of Probability and Statistics to determine representative values of material properties (steel and concrete) and relevant values of the actions on the structure.
General technical competences [ATC2,ATC3]:
The student must be able to manage a simple reinforced concrete project independently, including the composition of the designer's map for construction with drawings, material characteristics, reinforcement lists, formwork, specifications and detailing for execution.
Specific competences [SC2,SC5,SC7]:
The student must be able to
- execute a structural analysis, based upon a load accumulation throughout the whole structure;
- design the structural members such as columns, beams, slabs, walls, corbels,... by calculation in the limit states according to the prescriptions of Eurocode 1 and 2, including verification of deformation and crack width;
- detail the structural members with respect to durability aspects, to execution and to maintenance;
- determine the load capacity of given structural members.
Materials used
Handbook: Ritzen, J., Smet, R., "Betonbouw: Berekenen - Dimensioneren - Constructie, Deel 1: Grondbegrippen - Courante gevallen", Academia Press, Gent;
Teacher's manual: calculation schemes;
References: Ritzen, J., "Betonbouw: Berekenen - Dimensioneren - Constructie, Deel 4: Materiaalstudie, Technologie, Duurzaamheid, Renovatie", Academia Press, Gent.
Study costs
Handbook "BETONBOUW I" (theory) and teacher's manual (calculation schemes to the exercises): about €30.
Study guidance
1. Guidance and coaching by lecturer and assistants: Possibility to obtain individual explanation in case of any problem;
2. E-learning platform: Students can visit an electronic workspace for supplementary courseware and possible examination questions.
Teaching Methods
Classroom lectures;
Classroom problem solving sessions.
Assessment
Oral examination after written preparation.
However, if a student gains a score of 7 or less on 20 on one of the different courses (parts of training items), he proves that his skill for certain subcompetencies is insufficient. Consequently, one can turn from the arithmetical calculation of the final assignment of quotas of a training item and the new marks can be awarded on consensus. Of course the examiners can judge that the arithmetic regulations mentioned in the study index card can also be used for 7 or less. For each deviation a detailed motivation ought to be drawn up. In that case one should point out that the skill for this subcompetency is proven to be insufficient, if the student didn’t pass the partim that is considered to be important for certain subcompetencies.
Lecturer(s)
Frank VANDEDRINCK;
Trade group.
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