COURSE INFORMATION Course Title: STRUCTURAL DESIGN: CONCRETE STRUCTURES

Code	Course Type	Regular Semester	Theory	Practice	Lab	Credits	ECTS
CE 494	C	2	3	0	0	3	6

Language:	English
Compulsory/Elective:	Elective
Classroom and Meeting Time:
Course Description:	-
Course Objectives:	Properties of plain concrete and reinforced concrete, service load behavior, ultimate flexural strength design of rectangular beams, shear design, bond and development length, continuous beams, design for serviceability, design for durability and fire resistance, reinforced concrete slab systems, design of columns, design of tied and spiral columns, slenderness effects, and foundations.

COURSE OUTLINE

Week	Topics
1	Introduction Concrete and Reinforced Concrete; Serviceability, Design considerations
2	Analysis of section, Creep, Shrinkage and thermal strains, Deflection Serviceability, Calculation of curvature, Calculation of deflection, controlling deflection, Cracking Calculation of crack widths, Controlling cracking and crack widths
3	Design Details, Bond, Anchorage, Laps/splices, placing of bars, Bending of reinforcement, Bar curtailment, Restraint of compression reinforcement, Design of ties
4	Behavior of RC columns Calculation of ultimate strength Design of tied columns Slenderness effect, Short and long columns
5	Slab Design, Solid, Ribbed Slab
6	Slab Design, Solid, Ribbed Slab
7	Design of Foundations
8	Design of Foundations
9	Shear Wall - Structural Forms, Positioning, Analysis, Design
10	Shear Wall - Design of Shear Walls
11	Shear Wall - Design of Shear Walls
12	Design of Retaining Structures
13	Design of Retaining Structures
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. MCGinley.
Laboratory Work:
Computer Usage:
Others:	No

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

1	To have developed a full understanding of the behavior of reinforced concrete members and structures theoretical, experimental and by using computer software.
2	To be able to analysis and design all normal types of reinforced concrete structures used in industry.
3	To have acquired professional skills in the design and detailing of reinforced concrete structural elements for strength and serviceability
4	To be able to use the Reinforced Concrete Design Standards in reinforced concrete design.
5	To be able to use advanced methods of analysis for reinforced concrete structures

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

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

COURSE EVALUATION METHOD

Method	Quantity	Percentage
Homework	4	10
Presentation	1	15
Project	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	3	48
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	16	3	48
Mid-terms			0
Assignments	5	10	50
Final examination			0
Other	1	4	4
Total Work Load:			150
Total Work Load/25(h):			6
ECTS Credit of the Course:			6