Course overview
Introduction to Reinforced Concrete Design Course
Overview of the Course
- This course is part one of the reinforced concrete design curriculum, aimed at third-year civil engineering students. It focuses on design calculations essential for understanding reinforced concrete structures.
- A prerequisite for this course is structural analysis, which provides foundational knowledge necessary for tackling the course content.
Course Content and Structure
- The course will cover nine chapters, including:
- Properties of reinforced concrete
- Limit state design
- Structural analysis and section analysis
- Shear and bond considerations
- Serviceability requirements
- Design of beams, slabs, and columns
- The first half emphasizes fundamental concepts while the latter focuses on designing structural elements under ultimate limit states and serviceability limit states.
Scope of Study
- Topics include:
- Brace structures with short columns
- Umbrella structures
- Slender columns
- Foundations and footings (to be covered in part two)
- The course primarily addresses vertical loads acting on structures, assuming horizontal forces are managed by shear walls or bracing systems.
Key References for the Course
Recommended Literature
- Main references include works produced by the Concrete Centre that provide clear explanations of theories and principles related to reinforced concrete structures. These texts feature concise equations and diagrams to aid understanding.
- Notable standards referenced include:
- Eurocode: Widely used for design purposes.