COURSE INFORMATION Course Title: REINFORCED CONCRETE FUNDAMENTALS

Code	Course Type	Regular Semester	Theory	Practice	Lab	Credits	ECTS
CE 332	B	6	3	2	0	4	5

Academic staff member responsible for the design of the course syllabus (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature)	NA
Lecturer (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours:	Enea Mustafaraj , Tuesday 09:30-10:30; Thursday 09:30-10:30
Second Lecturer(s) (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours:	NA
Teaching Assistant(s) and Office Hours:	NA
Language:	English
Compulsory/Elective:	Compulsory
Classroom and Meeting Time:
Course Description:	-
Course Objectives:	Understanding the behavior of reinforced concrete structural elements, mechanical properties of concrete; ultimate strength theory of flexure and shear; concepts of design and proportioning sections for strength and serviceability; background of Code specification requirements; strength design of beams, columns, and members under combined axial load and bending based on Eurocodes.

COURSE OUTLINE

Week	Topics
1	Introduction to Reinforced Concrete
2	Introduction to R/C structural frame
3	Reinforced Concrete Materials
4	Limit States and Structural Analysis, Strength analysis of R/C sections
5	Flexural strength analysis and design of R/C sections: Under, over reinforced and balanced design
6	Singly and Doubly reinforced rectangular sections
7	Flexural strength analysis and design of T and L sections
8	Midterm
9	Shear design of reinforced concrete beams
10	Bond, anchorage, and development length
11	One-way slab design
12	Two-way Slab Design
13	Column Design
14	Review

Prerequisite(s):	-
Textbook:	Reinforced concrete design to Eurocode 2, by Bill Mosely, John Bungey, Ray Hulse. Sixth Edition, Palgrave Macmillan, 2011
Other References:	Reinforced Concrete design Theory and Examples, Prab Bhatt, Thomas J. MacGinley.
Laboratory Work:	-
Computer Usage:	-
Others:	No

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

1	Ability to explain the fundamental concepts of actual role of the material in reinforced concrete.
2	Ability to explain the fundamental concepts of reinforcement of concrete such as flexural behavior and shear capacity of structures.
3	Ability to design a simple structural members such as beam, column and slab.
4	Ability to understand and design reinforcement detailing.

COURSE CONTRIBUTION TO... PROGRAM COMPETENCIES (Blank : no contribution, 1: least contribution ... 5: highest contribution)

No	Program Competencies	Cont.
Bachelor in Civil Engineering (3 years) Program
1	an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
2	an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs
3	an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
4	an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
5	an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
6	an ability to communicate effectively
7	the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context
8	a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life long learning
9	a knowledge of contemporary issues
10	an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
11	skills in project management and recognition of international standards and methodologies

COURSE EVALUATION METHOD

Method	Quantity	Percentage
Homework	2	5
Midterm Exam(s)	1	30
Project	1	15
Final Exam	1	45
	Total Percent:	100%

ECTS (ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD)

Activities	Quantity	Duration(Hours)	Total Workload(Hours)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours)	16	4	64
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	16	4	64
Mid-terms	1	3	3
Assignments			0
Final examination	1	3	3
Other	1	16	16
Total Work Load:			150
Total Work Load/25(h):			6
ECTS Credit of the Course:			5