Basics of Concrete StructuresLaajuus (3 ECTS)

Objective

On completion of the course the student will be able to:
- determine the material properties of concrete
- consider the effects of time dependent material factors on the behavior of a structure
- compare reinforcements in different structures
- determine the stress category of a structure
- understand the requirements of minimum amount of reinforcing steel
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- calculate the principal and shear reinforcement of a bended reinforced concrete beam
- draw up reinforcement lists according to structural drawings
- draw the reinforcement diagram of a reinforced concrete beam

Content

The development of concrete structures
The material properties of concrete and reinforcement
The effects of time dependent material factors on the behavior of a structure
The effect of manufacturing technique on shrinkage and creep
The joint operation of concrete and reinforcement
Reinforcement elements
Reinforcement of a beam
Durability design
Calculating the principal and shear reinforcement of a bended reinforced concrete beam
Analysing T-section

Qualifications

Rakentamisen matematiikka 1
Rakentamisen matematiikka 2
Rakentamisen fysiikka 1
Rakentamisen fysiikka 2
Rakenteiden toiminta
Rakenteiden lujuus
Rakennepiirustukset ja CAD
Puurakenteiden suunnittelu ja toteutus

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to
- determine the material properties of concrete
- consider the effects of time dependent material factors on the behavior of a structure
- compare reinforcements in different structures
- determine the stress category of a structure
- understand the requirements of minimum amount of reinforcing steel

Assessment criteria, good (3)

3

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5