Reinforced Concrete StructuresLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

On completion of the course, the student is expected to at least be able to explain the material properties of concrete, assess the impact of
different factors on the time dependent properties of concrete, compare reinforcement in different structures, define the exposure class of a structure and to understand the purpose of minimum reinforcement. In addition, the student can measure the bending and shear reinforcements of a simple reinforced concrete beam, explain and understand the related quantities and terms. The student can also interpret reinforcement lists and formwork and reinforcement drawings.

Content

1. The development of concrete structures
2. Properties of concrete and reinforcement steel
3. Time dependent properties and their impact on the structures
4. The impact of manufacturing method on creep and shrinkage
5. Interaction of concrete and reinforcement
6. Reinforcement
7. Reinforcement of beams
8. Concrete stress classes and durability design
9. Principles of dimensioning of bending and shear reinforcement of a beam subjected to bending
10. Reinforcement and dimensional drawings

Qualifications

Basics of Statics, Concrete Technology 1

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student
- can describe the material properties of concrete and its typical uses
- can describe the time dependent properties of concrete structures and estimate how different factors influence them
- can compare ways of implementing reinforcement in different structures
- can determine the exposure class of a structure and understand how the thickness of the concrete cover affects the structure
- can explain the concepts anchoring length and lap length
- understands the reasons for using minimum reinforcement in different situations.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

In addition to the previous criteria, the student
- can calculate the bending and shear reinforcement of a beam in simple cases
- can understand the concepts of under reinforced, normally reinforced and over-reinforced cross section
- can determine the bar list/bending schedule as well as read formwork and reinforcement drawings without problems
- can produce a simple reinforcement drawing of a beam.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

In addition to the previous criteria, the student
- plan the anchoring of the structure's main reinforcement
- can evaluate creep and shrinkage in simple cases
- understand the basics of concrete beam fire rating
- can draw the production drawing of the reinforced concrete beam that she/he has dimensioned

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student
- can describe the material properties of concrete and its typical uses
- can describe the time dependent properties of concrete structures and estimate how different factors influence them
- can compare ways of implementing reinforcement in different structures
- can determine the exposure class of a structure and understand how the thickness of the concrete cover affects the structure
- can explain the concepts anchoring length and lap length
- understands the reasons for using minimum reinforcement in different situations.