CIVL3160
10 units
3000 level
Course handbook
Description
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.
Availability2017 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 2 - 2017
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Understand basic reinforced concrete and prestressed concrete concepts.
2. Understand design process
3. Sizing of reinforced and prestressed concrete members
4. Structural design of a realistic structure
5. Ability to design and check for serviceability (crack and deflection) and ultimate limit state conditions in accordance to the Australian Standard AS 3600-2009.
Content
- Materials - concrete, reinforcing and prestressing steel.
- Design process and analysis of concrete structures.
- Design of reinforced concrete slabs, beams, columns and footings and prestressed concrete beams.
- Design and detailing of connections in concrete structures.
Assumed knowledge
Content covered in course CIVL2130 Theory of Structures 1.
Assessment items
Written Assignment: Design Assignments
Quiz: Quiz
Formal Examination: Formal Examination
Contact hours
Callaghan
Lecture
Face to Face On Campus 4 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Lecture: 2 x 2 hrs p/week for full term.