Study Guide

Objective

After completing the course the student is able to
- explain the function of a building frame
- explain the principles of common methods used in lateral stiffening of a building
- calculate the loads acting on the the stiffening elements of a building
- derive the load distribution on the stiffening elements
- design a concrete diaphragm wall complete with the connections to other structures
- define required tie reinforcement in joints between precast concrete elements
- design concrete structures with no structural reinforcement
- consider the prevention of progressive collapse of buildings

Content

The purpose of a building frame
Lateral actions due to imperfections of structures
Wind load
Distribution of lateral loads
Design of floor diaphragm of hollow core slabs
Design of concrete wall diaphragm
Ties according to EN 1992-1-1
Taking into consideration of progressive collapse

Prerequisites

Statics, Basics of Structural Mechanics, Basics of Structural Design, Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures 1

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to
- explain the function of a building frame
- explain the principles of common methods used in lateral stiffening of buildings
- calculate with assistance the loads acting on the the stiffening elements of a building
- describe the load distribution on the stiffening elements
- design with assistance a concrete diaphragm wall complete with its connections to other structures
- define with assistance the required tie reinforcement in joints between precast concrete elements
- design with assistance concrete structures with no structural reinforcement
- take into consideration the danger of progressive collapse of a building

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is able to
- explain the function of a building frame
- explain the principles of common methods used in lateral stiffening of buildings
- independently calculate the loads acting on the the stiffening elements of a building
- derive the load distribution on the stiffening elements
- independently design a concrete diaphragm wall complete with its connections to other structures
- independently define the required tie reinforcement in joints between precast concrete elements
- independently design concrete structures with no structural reinforcement
- draw up measures to prevent progressive collapse of a building

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

In addition to the above, the student is able to apply what s/he has learned to practical structural design.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student is able to
- explain the function of a building frame
- explain the principles of common methods used in lateral stiffening of buildings
- calculate with assistance the loads acting on the the stiffening elements of a building
- describe the load distribution on the stiffening elements
- design with assistance a concrete diaphragm wall complete with its connections to other structures
- define with assistance the required tie reinforcement in joints between precast concrete elements
- design with assistance concrete structures with no structural reinforcement
- take into consideration the danger of progressive collapse of a building