Valid for: 2013/14
Decided by: Education Board D
Date of Decision: 2013-04-19
Elective for: V4-hb, V4-at, V4-ko
Language of instruction: The course will be given in English on demand
The course develops understanding of the mechanical behaviour of and skills in designing reinforced concrete structures.
Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must
Understand mechanical response of concrete structures with plain and pre-stressed reinforcement throughout their entire expected life-time
Be able to relate relevant theories from the field of mechanics and materials science to practice oriented applications involving reinforced concrete
Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must
Be able to design reinforced concrete structural elements and details
Departing from specific functional requirements be able to model adequate load bearing concrete structures
Departing from available information and acquired knowledge be able to assess technical condition of existing buildings
Be able to deliver written accounts concerning the premises for a design or technical assessment task
Be able to produce written and graphical documentation for a design or technical assessment task
Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must
Be able to relate critically to different calculation and design methods in the field of concrete design
Be able to develop new calculation or design models
The course is given as lectures and exercises. The assignment trains students to independently define, solve and present problems from the field of concrete construction.
Grading scale: TH
Assessment: Written examination and two assignments.
Parts
Code: 0112. Name: Concrete Structures.
Credits: 5. Grading scale: TH. Assessment: Examination
Code: 0212. Name: Projekt Assignments.
Credits: 2,5. Grading scale: UG. Assessment: Project Assignments
The number of participants is limited to: No
The course overlaps following course/s: VBK020
Course coordinator: Professor Annika Mårtensson, annika.martensson@kstr.lth.se
Course homepage: http://www.kstr.lth.se