Course code BūvZ2045
Credit points 1.50
Building Structures II-1 (Concrete)
Total Hours in Course40
Number of hours for lectures8
Number of hours for seminars and practical classes8
Independent study hours24
Date of course confirmation10.03.2021
Responsible UnitInstitute of Civil Engineering and Wood Processing
Course developer
Jānis Fabriciuss
Mg. sc. ing.
Prior knowledge
BūvZ2042, Structural Mechanics I
BūvZ2047, Building Materials
Replaced course
BūvZB038 [GBUVB038] Building Structures II-1
Course abstract
In this course the basic principles of reinforced concrete structures are covered. An overall knowledge about reinforcement role in structural elements is gained.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
Knowledge: student will be capable to understand role of reinforcement in structure - attendance of the lectures.
Skills: students will be capable for simplified calculation of reinforcement in structural concrete elements- individual work (design problem).
Competence: students have ability to determination and rational placement of reinforcement in concrete elements- credit test.
Course Content(Calendar)
1 Lecture: Introduction. Course overview. Reinforced concrete in building structures; history of development. (2h)
2 Lecture: Mechanical properties of the materials (2h)
3 Practical work: Reinforcement in slab. (3h)
4 Lecture: Reinforcement in concrete columns and walls. (2h)
5 Lecture: Reinforcement in concrete foundation. (2h)
6 Lecture: Reinforcement in floor slab. (2h)
7 Practical work: Rules for detailing of concrete structures. (3h)
8 Lecture: Principles of limit state design. Ultimate limit state (ULS). (2h)
9 Lecture: Serviceability limit states (SLS) (2h)
10 Practical work: Design of tensioned reinforcement in concrete beams and slabs. (3h)
11 Practical work: Design of reinforcement for concrete column. (3h)
12 Lecture: Shear capacity of concrete structure. (2h)
13 Lecture: Punching shear capacity of concrete construction. (2h)
14 Lecture: Design of reinforced pads for columnar foundations. (2h)
Requirements for awarding credit points
Attendance of the course activities – at least 80% of total volume and completed and defended design problem.
Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work
Independent works. Students carry out their individuals works on existing reinforced concrete floor load capacity according to existing reinforcement.
Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes
To pass the course, all the requirements regarding the attendance must be fulfilled. If the total attendance of a student is less than 80% of the maximum possible, additional independent works will be assigned.
Compulsory reading
1. LVS 1992-1-1, Betona konstrukciju projektēšana. 1–1.daļa: Vispārīgie noteikumi un noteikumi ēkām.
2. Brauns J. Stiegrota betona konstrukcijas: Eirokodekss EC2 konstrukciju projektēšanā. Jelgava: LLU, 2007. 173 lpp.
3. O'Brien E., Dixon A., Sheils E. Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete Design to EC2: the complete process, London: Spon Press, 2012. 524 lpp.
4. J.Brauns. Monolītā betona konstrukcijas. Projetēšana saskaņā ae EC2.Jelgava:LLU, 2010.72 lpp.
Further reading
1. Попов Н.Н., Забегаев А.В. Проектирование и расчет желобетонных и каменных конструкций. Москва: Высшая школа, 1989. 399 c.
2. Мандриков А.П. Примеры расчета железобетонных конструкций. Москва: Стройиздат, 1989. 506 c.
3. Reynolds C.E., Steedman J.C. Reinforced Concrete Desiner’s Handbook. London etc. : E. & F.N.Spon, 1997. 436 p.
Periodicals and other sources
1. Structural Concrete. Journal of the fib, Thomas Telford Ltd. ISSN 1464-4177.
2. Steel and Composite Structures. TechnoPress. ISSN 1229-9367
3. Engineering Structures. Elsevier. ISSN 0141-0296.
Notes
Compulsory Course for the First level professional higher educational programme “Civil Engineering”