Undergraduate Course: Concrete Structures 4 (CIVE10029)
Course Outline
| School | School of Engineering |
College | College of Science and Engineering |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 10 |
ECTS Credits | 5 |
| Summary | This course explains the behaviour of reinforced concrete structures, and explores how understanding of their behaviour is applied in structural design. In the delivery, the fundamental mechanics of concrete structural members are described, leading towards the establishment of detailed procedures for design in accordance to members respective functions. The role of design codes in interpreting observed and theoretical behaviour is explained and demonstrated through the Eurocode methods to design concrete members. |
| Course description |
This 10 credit lecture course involves 18 hours of lectures and 8 hours of examples classes/ workshops.
The course topics include:
1. Behavior of steel and concrete
2. Limit state design and actions
3. Flexural and shear design of beams
4. Anchorage, curtailment and detailing
5. Analysis and design of slabs
6. Design of columns
7. Design of foundations
8. Introduction to prestressed concrete design
9. Introduction to precast concrete design
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
Students MUST have passed:
Structural Analysis 3 (CIVE09036)
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| High Demand Course? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2018/19, Available to all students (SV1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Semester 2 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
100
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Lecture Hours 18,
Supervised Practical/Workshop/Studio Hours 8,
Formative Assessment Hours 10,
Summative Assessment Hours 2,
Revision Session Hours 2,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 2,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
58 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
75 %,
Coursework
25 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
Written Exam: 75%
Coursework: 25% |
| Feedback |
Not entered |
| Exam Information |
| Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours & Minutes |
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| Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May) | | 2:00 | |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding of the concept of limit state design;
- Demonstrate understanding of how reinforced concrete members behave and the models used to describe their behaviour;
- Design simple reinforced concrete elements based on code recommendations;
- Prepare neat and accurate design calculations, drawings, and technical reports of an appropriate length and level of detail;
- Explain the principles of prestressed concrete and precast concrete, as well as application methods.
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Reading List
- M. Mosley, J. Bungey and R. Hulse (2012). Reinforced Concrere Design to Eurocode 2, 7th Edition, Palgrave Macmillan
- C. Arya (2010). Design of Structural Elements, 3rd Edition, Spon Press.
- A. Bond et.al. (2006). How to Design Concrete Structures using Eurocode 2, The Concrete Centre.
- F. Cobb (2014). Structural Engineer¿s Pocket Book, CRC Press.
- BS EN 1990: Eurocode 0: Basis of structural design
- BS EN 1991-1-1: Eurocode 1: Actions on Structures
- BS EN 1992-1-1: 2004- Eurocode 2: Design of concrete structures. General rules and rules for buildings |
Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Not entered |
| Additional Class Delivery Information |
This 10 credit lecture course involves 18 hours of lectures and 8 hours of examples classes/ workshops. |
| Keywords | Structural Behaviour and Materials,Reinforced Concrete,Limit State Design |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Hwa Kian Chai
Tel:
Email: Hwakian.Chai@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Miss Margaret Robertson
Tel: (0131 6)50 5565
Email: margaret.robertson@ed.ac.uk |
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