Concrete structures and masonry structures 1
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | KC05BR20701 |
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| Type: | Compulsory |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 5.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Perälä, Martti |
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| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
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Learning Outcomes
Students will be competent in designing traditional concrete and masonry structures in ultimate and serviceability limit states according to the Eurocodes. They will be capable of using computer programmes in the designing process.
Student's Workload
Total work load of the course: 134 h
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Statics, Strength of materials, Statically indeterminate frame structures, Concrete technology, Framework systems and basics of structural design.
Contents
• 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
• Basics of designing masonry structures
• Programmes for designing
Recommended or Required Reading
Eurocodes for concrete and masonry structures and corresponding national annexes. Lecturer's own material.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, calculation exercises, homework, design exercise
and laboratory tests.
Assessment Criteria
Grading will be announced during the course.
Assessment Methods
Two mid-term exams or one final exam, approved homework and design exercise.
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