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Prestressed Concrete Structures

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: IRS1103
Type: Optional obligatory / Professional Studies
Curriculum: I-RT 2005
Level: Bachelor of Engineering
Year of Study: 4 (2008-2009)
Credits: 2 cr
Responsible Teacher: Laaja, Martti
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Courses During the Academic Year 2008-2009

Impl.Group(s)Study TimeTeacher(s)LanguageEnrolment
1I-RT-4N2009-01-05 – 2009-03-07Heikki LiimatainenFinnish2008-12-08 – 2009-01-11

Learning Outcomes

The student understands the function of prestressed concrete structures and is be able to design prestressed structures. The student is familiar with the commonly employed pre- and post-tensioned methods.

Contents

Pre- and post-tensioned methods. Function and design of the prestressed concrete structures. Losses of prestressing. Prestressed structures with and without a bond between concrete and a tendon.

Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools

Material supplied by the teacher.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures and exercises during the course, project exercise: design of a prestressed beam using CAD sofware.

Assessment Methods

Project assignment and exam.


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