Module Code - Title:
CE4055
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REINFORCED CONCRETE DESIGN 1
Year Last Offered:
2025/6
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
Prerequisite Modules:
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
This module introduces the concepts and processes involved in the design of reinforced concrete structures.
Syllabus:
- Properties of reinforced concrete (RC);
- Principles of limit state design;
- Analysis of the RC section: stress-strain characteristics of steel and ultimate strain of concrete, stress block and strain profile, balanced, over- or under-reinforced sections;
- Patten loading, simplified analysis methods for continuous elements;
- Detailed design of single span and continuous RC beams with rectangular and flanged cross-sections;
- Flexural resistance of RC cross-sections;
- Verification of shear resistance of RC cross-sections with and without specific shear reinforcement;
- Serviceability and durability of reinforced concrete;
- Prevention of excessive deflection by limiting span/effective depth ratios;
- Choice of appropriate RC slab type;
- Detailed design of one-way spanning RC slabs;
- Design of short RC Columns;
- RC Detailing; bond, anchorage and curtailment.
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
On successful completion of this module the student will be able to:
- Prepare and evaluate preliminary structural scheme designs for reinforced concrete frame buildings i.e. establish load-paths for gravity and horizontal loads; determine appropriate forms and layout of major structural elements (slabs, beams, columns); determine preliminary sizes for such elements.
- Prepare detailed design calculations to current approved design standards for specific reinforced concrete elements - continuous one-way spanning solid slabs and beams, short columns;
- Prepare, to an industry standard, detailed working sketches for reinforced concrete elements;
- Interpret detailed reinforced concrete drawings and bar schedules;
- Demonstrate an appreciation of the importance of presenting design outcomes in a clear and concise manner.
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
N/A
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
N/A
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
A combination of lectures and continuously assessed group project worked based on a real-life building project. Supported with complimentary online resources including videos, notes, sample problems etc.
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
Prime Texts:
Mosley, WH, Hulse, R and Bungey, JH (2012)
Reinforced Concrete Design to Eurocode 2
, Palgrave
Other Relevant Texts:
Narayanan, RS, Goodchild, CH (2006)
Concise Eurocode 2
, The Concrete Centre (UK)
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
BECIENUFA - CIVIL ENGINEERING
Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Autumn
Module Leader:
Terence.Ryan@ul.ie