RAK-33226 Reinforced Concrete Structures, 5 cr
Person responsible
Olli Kerokoski
Lessons
| Implementation | Period | Person responsible | Requirements |
| RAK-33226 2016-01 | 1 - 2 |
Olli Kerokoski |
Passed design exercises, numbers 1 and 3, and exam. The exam may take place only after the exercises have been approved. |
Learning Outcomes
The student can design the frame constructions and foundations of both reinforced concrete and precast concrete buildings after having completed the study module. In addition to the knowledge of the real behaviour of the structure, the student can apply the theory from the regulations and instructions of the standard EN 1992-1-1 in both the ultimate limit state and the serviceability limit state. In detail, the student identifies notably the significance of local compression, torsion and construction joints at both the design stage and the construction stage. The student can also design the stiffening structures of precast buildings. Furthermore, he/she understands the stresses at joints as well as the principles of the behaviour of the joints. In addition, the student understands the significance of the tolerances of the precast element building. When it comes to the exercises, the student works as a member of a design group and therefore bears the responsibility for the success of the work.
Content
| Content | Core content | Complementary knowledge | Specialist knowledge |
| 1. | The serviceability limit state design: deflections and cracking. | ||
| 2. | Truss method as a design method for concrete structures, construction joints, local stresses. Precast concrete beams, columns and slabs. Short cantilevers. Torsion. | ||
| 3. | Precast element types and details. Stiffening of building frames towards horizontal loads. Loads on frames. Stresses of stiffening structures. Stresses on element joints. | ||
| 4. | Behaviour of precast elements and joints: stresses and resistances. Conventional loads and accidental loads. |
Instructions for students on how to achieve the learning outcomes
The final grade is composed of the exam (67 %) and exercise (33 %) grades. Teaching material (files) are located in Moodle.
Assessment scale:
Numerical evaluation scale (0-5)
Partial passing:
Study material
| Type | Name | Author | ISBN | URL | Additional information | Examination material |
| Other online content | Eurocode 2: Design of concrete structures EN1992-1-1 | From TUT eLibrary | No | |||
| Other online content | Reinforced concrete | Wikipedia | No | |||
| Other online content | Symposium Eurocodes: Backgrounds and Applications, | J.C. Walraven | No | |||
| Other online content | Video clips of 3rd year education on concrete structures at TUT. | Olli Kerokoski | Self study material as an introduction. | No | ||
| Summary of lectures | Reinforced and precast concrete structures | Kerokoski, O. | Several files on Moodle pages of the course | Yes |
Correspondence of content
There is no equivalence with any other courses