Structural Concrete I

Code:

EC0031

Acronym:

EBET1

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Structures

Instance: 2010/2011 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Web Page:	http://www.fe.up.pt/~estrb/eb1
Responsible unit:	Structural Division
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Civil Engineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MIEC	395	Syllabus since 2006/2007	4	-	8	75	214

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

This course aims to:
- expose the principles, theories and models for the analysis and dimensioning of structural concrete elements.
- provide a full comprehension of the structural behaviour of elements made of reinforced and prestressed concrete.
- discuss and to apply the rules from the concrete norms, regulations and codes.
- introduce the students in the design of reinforced and prestressed concrete structures.


Learning Outcomes (CDIO):
Knowledge of underlying sciences
Core engineering fundamental knowledge (Sciences of Engineering)
Advanced engineering fundamental knowledge (applications)
Engineering reasoning and problem solving
Experimentation and knowledge discovery
Advanced engineering fundamental knowledge (System reasoning?)
Personal skills and attitudes
External and societal context
Conceiving and engineering systems

Program

1. Introduction. Bases of design. Historical perspective. Methods of analysis and design.
Actions. Types of actions. Combinations of actions.
2. Material properties. Concrete: classification and constitutive relationships. Reinforcement. Joint performance of both materials.
3. Cross sections submitted to bending and to the axial force. General bases concerning bending performance. Sections submitted to axial forces. Sections submitted to uniaxial bending without axial force. Sections submitted to uniaxial bending combined with the axial force. Prestressed concrete cross sections. Sections submitted to biaxial bending.
4. Reinforced concrete beams. Shear. Performance of reinforced concrete beams under bending combined with shear. Safety evaluation under shear. Specific rules for the design and detailing of beams.
5. Torsion. Torsion acting alone and torsion associated with shear.
6. Second order effects in columns. Design and safety verification of columns with second order effects according to the Eurocode 2 method based on nominal curvature.

Mandatory literature

- Dimensionnement des Structures en Béton (Volume 7). R. Walther et M. Miehlbradt, Presse Polytechniques et Universitaires Romandes, EPFL, 1990.
- Construções de Concreto (Vols. 1, 3 e 4). F. Leonhardt e E. Mönnig, Editore Interciência Ltda, 1978.
- Hormigón Armado (Vols. 1 y 2). P. Jiménez Montoya, A. Garcia Meseguer, F. Morán Cabré, Editorial Gustavo Gili, S.A., 13ª Edición, 1994.
- Eurocódigos 0, 1 e 2.
- Textos e notas de apoio preparadas pelos docentes.
- Design of Concrete Structures. A. H. Nilson, McGraw-Hill International Editions, 12th Edition, 1997.

Teaching methods and learning activities

All the themes of the course unit are presented during theoretical classes, where the theories and models are introduced, along with the resolution of some representative practical exercises. The practical exercises to be solved by the students are discussed during practical classes.

Evaluation Type

Evaluation with final exam

Eligibility for exams

Students are only admitted to exams, if they are enrolled in the course, and if they do not skip more than 25% of the classes.

Calculation formula of final grade

The Final Mark is obtained via a written examination, in which students have to reach a minimum mark of 10 out of 20 to be approved on the course unit.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

SPECIAL RULES FOR MOBILITY STUDENTS:
Proficiency in Portuguese and/or English;
Previous attendance of introductory graduate courses in the scientific field addressed in this module;
Evaluation by exam and/or coursework(s) defined in accordance with student profile.

Observations

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Working time estimated out of class: 5 hours