CIVL3160

Reinforced Concrete Design

10 Units 3000 Level Course

Available in 2014

Callaghan Campus Semester 2

Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

Covers the structural design of reinforced concrete and prestressed concrete members. Topics include the structural design of reinforced concrete slabs (including two way slabs and flat plates), beams, columns and footings; prestressed concrete beam.

Objectives A1. Understand basic reinforced concrete and prestressed concrete concepts.

A2. Understand design process.

A3. Sizing of reinforced and prestressed concrete members.

A4. Structural design of a realistic structure.
Content 1. Materials - concrete, reinforcing and prestressing steel.

2. Design process and analysis of concrete structures.

3. Design of reinforced concrete slabs, beams, columns and footings and prestressed concrete beams.

4. Design and detailing of connections in concrete structures.
Replacing Course(s) No change in course. This course is offered only to students undertaking the BE (Civil) and will not affect other Disciplines or Faculties.
Transition No change in course so transition arrangements not necessary.
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge Content covered in course CIVL2130 Theory of Structures 1.
Modes of Delivery Internal Mode
Teaching Methods Lecture
Assessment Items
Essays / Written Assignments
Examination: Formal NOTE: Any modification to the above assessment arrangement will appear on the course outline normally issued in Week 1.
Quiz - Class
Contact Hours Lecture: for 4 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Timetables 2014 Course Timetables for CIVL3160