Prestresed Concrete Structures
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | IRTS1205 |
| Type: | Optional obligatory / Professional Studies |
| Curriculum: | I-RT 2012 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Engineering |
| Year of Study: | 4 (2015-2016) |
| Credits: | 2 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Liimatainen, Heikki |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2015-2016
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | I-RT-4N | 2015-10-26 – 2015-12-31 | Heikki Liimatainen | Finnish | 2015-08-14 – 2015-10-30 |
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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.
Student's Workload
The total amount of student's work is 54 h, which contains 28 h of contact studies and 26 h of autonomous studies.
The assessment of student’s own learning 1 h is included in contact lessons.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Concrete structures, Reinforced Concrete and Masonry structures
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 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 100%