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)	Dr. Armando Demaj ademaj@epoka.edu.al
Main Course Lecturer (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours:	Dr. Armando Demaj ademaj@epoka.edu.al
Second Course Lecturer(s) (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours:	NA
Language:	English
Compulsory/Elective:	Compulsory
Study program: (the study for which this course is offered)	Bachelor in Civil Engineering (3 years)
Classroom and Meeting Time:	Wednesdays 9:40-12:30 @D-202 / Thursdays 10:40-12:30 @A-129
Teaching Assistant(s) and Office Hours:	NA
Code of Ethics:	Code of Ethics of EPOKA University Regulation of EPOKA University "On Student Discipline"
Attendance Requirement:
Course Description:	Mechanical behavior of concrete in uniaxial and multiaxial states of stress. Time-dependent behavior of concrete. Mechanical behavior of reinforcing steel. Behavior and strength of uniaxially loaded members; confinement. Behavior and strength of members in pure bending. Behavior and strength of members under combined bending and axial load. Behavior and strength of members under combined shear and bending.
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.

BASIC CONCEPTS OF THE COURSE

1	Mechanical properties of structural concrete and reinforcing steel
2	Behaviour of reinforced concrete members under different natural and physical conditions
3	Behaviour of reinforced concrete members under axial force, bending moment, shear force and combined action of axial force and bending moment
4	Ultimate strength and serviceability design of reinforced concrete beams according to Eurocode 2

COURSE OUTLINE

Week	Topics
1	Introduction to design and properties of reinforced concrete
2	Material properties and Limit State Design
3	Analysis of the structure at the ultimate limit state
4	Analysis of the section - Rectangular sections
5	Analysis of the section - Flanged sections
6	Shear, bond and torsion
7	Serviceablity, durability and stability requirements
8	Midterm
9	Shear in reinforced concrete beams
10	Design for bending of rectangular section w/o moment redistribution
11	Design for bending of flanged beams
12	Design for bending with moment redistribution
13	Design for shear in r/c beams
14	Review

Prerequisite(s):	-
Textbook(s):	Reinforced concrete design to Eurocode 2, by Bill Mosely, John Bungey, Ray Hulse. Sixth Edition, Palgrave Macmillan, 2011
Additional Literature:	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	4
2	an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs	4
3	an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams	5
4	an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems	5
5	an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility	2
6	an ability to communicate effectively	4
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	4

COURSE EVALUATION METHOD

Method	Quantity	Percentage
Midterm Exam(s)	1	35
Project	1	25
Final Exam	1	40
	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

CONCLUDING REMARKS BY THE COURSE LECTURER

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