Concrete Structures
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | IRTA0701 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Professional Studies |
| Curriculum: | I-RT 2012 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Engineering |
| Year of Study: | 2 (2013-2014) |
| Credits: | 6 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Liimatainen, Heikki |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2013-2014
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | I-RT-2N | 2013-11-04 – 2014-05-03 | Heikki Liimatainen | Finnish | 2013-08-16 – 2013-09-13 |
Learning Outcomes
The student can design simple reinforced concrete structures and understands different steps in structural design process.
Student's Workload
The total amount of student's work is 162 h, which contains 84 h of contact studies and 78 h of autonomous studies.
The assessment of student’s own learning 1 h is included in contact lessons.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Action on Structures, Isostatic Structures, Properties of Concrete
Contents
The qualification for designing the load bearing structures. The skeletons of buildings, how they work and their tasks and choosing the skeleton system. Designing the reinforced structures in bending, for shear forces and torsion. Stressed structures. Designing reinforced concrete structures in serviceability limit state. Foundations. Designing the reinforcement.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Material supplied by the teacher, Suomen Betoniyhdistys ry (Finnish Concrete Association) BY 210 Betonirakenteiden suunnittelu ja mitoitus 2005.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, project work: design of a concrete structure with the CAD drawings
Assessment Criteria
Grade 1: The student knows those subjects of the course, which are necessary for the forthcoming studies and working life.
Grade 3: The student is well-abled to utilize the course contents.
Grade 5: The student is able to apply creatively the contents of the course.
Assessment Methods
Project work and written exams.