COURSE INFORMATION
Course Title: STRUCTURAL DESIGN
Code Course Type Regular Semester Theory Practice Lab Credits ECTS
CE 552 C 2 3 0 0 3 7.5
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
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: Elective
Classroom and Meeting Time:
Course Description: -
Course Objectives: The main objective of this course is to present te students the main design philosophies of Eurocodes for reinforced concrete and steel structures from local elements to the structure as a whole
COURSE OUTLINE
Week Topics
1 Introduction to Structural Design Process, Structural analysis techniques, overall structural stability and robustness
2 Design philosophies and the Eurocode program; Basis of structural design and actions on structures
3 Design of reinforced concrete elements - introduction, material properties
4 Flexural strength and shear strength of sections
5 Rectangular, T and L beam design
6 Slab design; one-way, two-way, monolithic and ribbed slab
7 Column design
8 Serviceability criteria and detailing of reinforcement
9 Foundation design; Pad footing and raft foundation
10 Reinforced concrete design example using commercial software
11 Design of structural steelwork elements - introduction, material properties
12 Verification for resistance of elements using various loading conditions
13 Connections; verification and design
14 Steel design example using commercial software
Prerequisite(s):
Textbook: "Design of Structural Elements to Eurocodes" Second Edition, W.M.C. McKenzie, Palgrave Macmillan, 2013
Other References: - Reinforced concrete design to Eurocode 2, by Bill Mosely, John Bungey, Ray Hulse. Sixth Edition, Palgrave Macmillan, 2011 - "Designers’ guide to EN 1993-1-1, EUROCODE 3: DESIGN OF STEEL STRUCTURES:GENERAL RULES AND RULES FOR BUILDINGS" L. Gardner amd D.A. Nethercot, Thomas Telford Publishing, 2005.
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 design reinforced concrete elements.
3 Ability to analyze and optimize reinforced concrete elements
4 Ability to analyze and design steel elements.
5 Ability to analyze and design steel connections
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 5
3 an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams 4
4 an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems 4
5 an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility 3
6 an ability to communicate effectively 2
7 the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context 5
8 a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life long learning 4
9 a knowledge of contemporary issues 4
10 an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice 4
11 skills in project management and recognition of international standards and methodologies 2
COURSE EVALUATION METHOD
Method Quantity Percentage
Presentation
1
10
Project
4
15
Term Paper
1
30
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 5 80
Mid-terms 0
Assignments 5 11 55
Final examination 0
Other 1 4.5 4.5
Total Work Load:
187.5
Total Work Load/25(h):
7.5
ECTS Credit of the Course:
7.5