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Concrete Structures - Strength & Service

CIVL5269

Objectives: This Unit reviews the fundamental concepts of 'elastic' behaviour of reinforced concrete structures and introduces models of behaviour and methods of analysis related to the time-dependent effects of creep and shrinkage (at service loads). This Unit also examines the non-linear (strain-softening) behaviour of reinforced concrete and the related effects concerning the strength of statically-indeterminate reinforced concrete structures. In particular, this Unit examines the concepts of ductility, moment-redistribution and plastic design (for beams and slabs). Outcomes: This Unit will provide students with the following knowledge and skills:- understanding of the fundamental concepts and theoretical models concerning the time-dependent structural effects of concrete creep and shrinkage- ability to carry out calculations to estimate 'elastic' load-effects (stresses/strains/deformations) for reinforced concrete structures (at service loads), accounting for the time-dependent effects of concrete creep and shrinkage- understanding of the fundamental concepts and theoretical models of the strain-softening behaviour of reinforced concrete (in flexure)- understanding of the fundamental concepts and numerical models of ductility and moment redistribution for reinforced concrete beams- ability to quantitatively assess the ductility and moment-redistribution capacity of reinforced concrete beams- understanding of the fundamental concepts and numerical models of plastic behaviour and design for reinforced concrete beams and slabs (including yield-line analysis).- ability to determine the ultimate plastic load-carrying capacity of statically-indeterminate reinforced-concrete beams and slabs

Unit of study details

Unit of study level: Postgraduate

Credit points: 6

Commencing semesters: 2

Further unit of study information

Unit of study handbook: CIVL5269

Costs and scholarships information: Costs and Scholarships

Final dates to withdraw from units of study: Census Dates

Available for study abroad and exchange: Yes

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