Module Code - Title:
CE4088
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REINFORCED CONCRETE DESIGN II
Year Last Offered:
2025/6
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
Prerequisite Modules:
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
This module develops the concepts and processes involved in the design of reinforced and prestressed concrete structures.
Syllabus:
Reinforced Concrete (RC)
Testing of a reinforced concrete beam. Prediction of failure. Failure analysis. Flat slab design. Punching shear resistance. Computer analysis. Design of slender RC columns. Strut & tie methods of analysis. Composite construction.
Pre-stressed Concrete
History of pre-stressed concrete. Principles of pre-stressed concrete design. Advantages and disadvantages compare to RC. Transfer and service stresses. Loss of pre-stress. Ultimate limit states of flexure and shear. Deflection.
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
Predict the failure mode and failure load of a RC beam
Evaluate the behaviour of the beam during testing and compare to theoretical prediction
Apply the principles of pre-stressed concrete design
Prepare detailed structural design calculations for RC members such as flat slabs, slender columns and composite beams
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
Display a knowledge and understanding of the historical development of concrete and how its characteristics influence the design and construction of civil engineering projects
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
N/A
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
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
OBrien, E, Dixon A and Sheils, E (2012)
Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete Design to EC2: The Complete Process
, CRC Press
Benaim, R
(2007)
The Design of Prestressed Concrete Bridges: Concepts and Principles
, CRC Press
Other Relevant Texts:
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
BECIENUFA - CIVIL ENGINEERING
Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Spring
Module Leader:
Terence.Ryan@ul.ie