Postgraduate Courses > Postgrad > Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia

The aim of this unit of study is to introduce engineering students to the advanced methods used for concrete structural design. At the completion of this unit, students should be able to:

Understand the concepts of upper bound and lower bound theories of plasticity
Identify underlying plastic concepts in modern concrete design methods
Design and analyse non-flexural concrete structural components, such as deep beams and corbels
Design and analyse reinforced concrete slabs using yield line analysis
Design and analyse reinforced concrete slabs using strip method
Design and analyse reinforced concrete frames using plastic analysis
Understand the process of collapse of concrete frames and slabs
Understand the concepts of prestressing in concrete design
Design and analyse prestressed concrete slabs

Teaching Methods:

On campus, 36 hours lectures,
12 hours tutorials, and

syndicate work

Assessment:

Exam (60%)
2 x Assignments (40%)

Generic Skills Outcomes:

Ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals
Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution
Ability to utilise a systems approach to design and operational performance
Ability to function effectively as an individual and in a team environment
Ability to undertake life long learning

Content:

The unit is comprised of four sections:

Strut-and-tie modeling:

* Load paths

   * Lower Bound Plastic Theory
   * B and D regions
   * Truss analogy
   * Struts, ties and nodes
   * Nodal stresses
   * Bursting in bottle-shaped struts
   * Design of deep beams
   * Limitations of strut-and-tie modelling

Slab design using plastic methods

* Yield Line analysis

         o Upper Bound Plastic Theory
         o Collapse mechanisms
         o Isotropic slabs
         o Orthotropic slabs
         o Fan mechanisms

* Strip Method

         o Strip approach and Load paths
         o Lower Bound Plastic Theory
         o Free Edges
         o Point Loads
         o Holes in slabs

Plastic Frame Design
   * Upper Bound Plastic Theory
   * Plastic hinge and plastic collapse concepts
   * Virtual work equations
   * Collapse mechanisms
   * Rotation capacities of reinforced concrete

Prestressed Concrete Design of Slabs

   * Prestressed concrete
   * Effects of prestress
   * One way slabs
   * Two-way edge supported slabs
   * Flat plate slabs
   * Band beam and slab systems

Reading Materials:

There is no prescribed text book but a range of references and reading material will be provided throughout the semester.

Basic computer skills required

Advanced Concrete Design

Unit Code: HES6180

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