Concrete Design and Technology

This subject is not offered in 2013.

120 hours

Admission to Masters of Engineering Structures OR

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This subject introduces the students to advanced modelling techniques for concrete structures and design and analysis of prestressed concrete structures with applications to both buildings and bridges. There will be detailed coverage of the effective use of the strut-and-tie model. This subject will also cover advanced concrete technology with aspects on deterioration mechanisms and the design for durable concrete structures.

On the completion of this subject students should be able to:

• Use advanced modelling techniques and tools for modelling concrete structures.
• Use strut and tie design methodology to design non-flexural members such as deep beams.
• Describe the technology related to high strength concrete and demonstrate awareness of the important factors affecting its performance in practical applications.
• Design against physical and chemical attack of concrete structures.
• Describe the behaviour of partially prestressed concrete beams, and analyse and design these structures with particular reference to :
  • Properties of prestressing steel and types of prestressing systems
  • Sectional behaviour at service load level, equivalent load concept and load balancing
  • Creep and shrinkage in concrete
  • Estimation of prestress losses, deflection and amount of cracking
  • Indeterminate structures
  • Anchorages
  • Applications to building and bridge construction
• Describe the use of precast concrete, its advantages and aspects related to its design application.

The assessment for this subject comprises of the following:

• One assignment or test on concrete technology (10%)
• One assignment on prestressed concrete (10%)
• One assignment on deformation modelling of reinforced concrete (10%)
• 3-hour end of semester examination (70%)

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Warner, RF; Rangan, BV; Hall, AS & Faulkes, KA 1998 Concrete Structures, Longman

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

• Ability to apply knowledge of science and engineering fundamentals
• Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation, and solution
• Ability to utilise a systems approach to complex problems and to design and operational performance
• Proficiency in engineering design
• Ability to manage information and documentation
• Understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities, and commitment to them
• Capacity for creativity and innovation
• Ability to function effectively as an individual and in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams, as a team leader or manager as well as an effective team member