Course syllabus
Betongbyggnad
Concrete Structures
VBKN05, 7,5 credits, A (Second Cycle)
Valid for: 2020/21
Decided by: PLED V
Date of Decision: 2020-03-23
General Information
Elective for: V4-hb, V4-at, V4-ko
Language of instruction: The course will be given in English on demand
Aim
The course develops understanding of the mechanical behaviour of
and skills in designing reinforced concrete structures.
Learning outcomes
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
Contents
- Flexural analysis of beams
- Shear analysis and torsion of beams
- Bond and anchorage of reinforcement
- Deformation and crack control
- Columns and walls
- Slabs
- Foundations and floor constructions
- Deap beams and shear walls
- Repair and reinforcement methods
- Detailing
- Prestressed concrete
- Strut-and-tie 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.
Examination details
Grading scale: TH - (U,3,4,5) - (Fail, Three, Four, Five)
Assessment: Written examination and two assignments. The written exam consists of two parts one theoretical part and one with focus on calculations.
The examiner, in consultation with Disability Support Services, may deviate from the regular form of examination in order to provide a permanently disabled student with a form of examination equivalent to that of a student without a disability.
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. For written assignments, not only the correctness of calculations and results is assessed, but also the quality of the presentation, i.e. structure and descriptive texts of the report.
Admission
Admission requirements:
- VBK013 Structural Engineering, Basic Course or VBKF15 Structural Engineering
The number of participants is limited to: No
The course overlaps following course/s: VBK020
Reading list
- Engström B.: Kompendium i betongkonstruktioner. Chalmers Tekniska Högskola , 2005.
- Engström, B.: Design and analysis of deep beams, plates and other discontinuity regions. Chalmers Tekniska Högskola , 2011.
- Engström B.: Design and analysis of prestressed concrete structures. Chalmers Tekniska Högskola , 2011.
- Bhatt, MacGinley, Choo: Reinforced Concrete Design to Eurocodes: Design Theory and Examples. CRC Press, 2014, ISBN: 9781466552524.
- Olofsson T., Nilsson M.: Betongplattor. Teori och dimensioneringsmetoder. Konstruktionsteknik. Luleå Tekniska Universitet., 2005.
Contact and other information
Course coordinator: Jonas Niklewski, jonas.niklewski@kstr.lth.se
Director of studies: Oskar Larsson Ivanov, oskar.larsson_ivanov@kstr.lth.se
Course homepage: http://www.kstr.lth.se/utbildning
Further information: Course homepage at Canvas. All registered students have access to the course homepage. Short information available at www.kstr.lth.se/utbildning.