Concrete Structures 1

Structure Type: Course
Code: RAK2H1
Type: Compulsory
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 5.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Perälä, Martti
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester

Curriculum  Semester  Credits  Start of Semester  End of Semester
RAK-2015RASU   3 autumn   5.0   2017-08-01   2017-12-31  
RAK-2015TUTE   3 autumn   5.0   2017-08-01   2017-12-31  
RAK-2016RASU   3 autumn   5.0   2018-08-01   2018-12-31  
RAK-2016TUTE   3 autumn   5.0   2018-08-01   2018-12-31  

Learning Outcomes

Students will be competent in designing traditional concrete 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, Basics of FEM, 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
• Computer programmes for designing of concrete structures

Recommended or Required Reading

Eurocodes for concrete structures and corresponding national annexes.

Betonirakenteiden suunnittelun oppikirja 2013 - Osa 1, by 211, Suomen betoniyhdistys (2013).

Betonirakenteiden suunnittelun oppikirja 2014 - Osa 2, by 211, BY-Koulutus (2014).

Betonirakenteiden suunnittelu ja mitoitus, BY 210.

Lecturer's own material.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures, calculation exercises, design exercise
and laboratory exercise.

Assessment Criteria

1 Student knowns the basics of the course
3 Student knowns the contents of the course well
5 Student knowns the contents of the course well and can apply their knowledge in practice

Assessment Methods

Two mid-term exams or one final exam and design exercise.

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