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 421-313 Concrete Theory and Design

Credit Points

7.1

Coordinator

Dr Priyan Mendis

Prerequisites

421-310 Structural Analysis 1 (or equivalent)

Semester

1

Contact

17 hours lectures, 6 hours practice classes, 3 hours laboratory classes, 10 hours design

Subject Description

At the conclusion of this subject, students will be able to carry out designs of reinforced and prestressed concrete frames consisting of beams and columns.

Topics covered include: Flexural strength theory of structural concrete members with passive and/or active reinforcement, shear, deflection, anchorage and stress development; Strength theory of reinforced concrete columns, including the use of interaction diagrams and loading lines to deal with slenderness effects. Concrete design project.

Assessment

One written examination not exceeding three-hours (75%) Practical work and designs submitted during the semester (25%)



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