CE 531

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Reinforced Concrete 2

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(3 - 0:3)

Description: Review of design basis, ultimate strength versus unified design approaches, tension- and compression-controlled members, strain limits. Serviceability analysis, deflection and cracking control, shrinkage and creep deflection. Analysis and design for torsion. Slender columns. Analysis of building frames, simplifications, idealization. Two-way slabs, column-supported slabs, direct design method, equivalent frame method. Design of stairs.

Pre-requisite: CE 432 Reinforced Concrete 1

Prerequisites by Topic: General Concrete Properties, Analysis and design of rectangular and flanged sections using single and double reinforcement, Analysis and design of short columns under axial loads and bending moments, Analysis and design of one-way solid and ribbed slabs.

Post requisites: CE 591 Graduation Project I, CE 592 Graduation Project II, CE 731 Advanced Reinforced Concrete.

Student Assessment: Assignments and notes (10%), Project (5%), 2 Quizes (5%), 2 Exams @ 20% each (40%), Final Exam (40%)

Learning outcomes, delivery and assessment methods- Cross Reference Table:

Student Learning Outcome
/ Method of Delivery / Assessment Methods / Program Objectives / ABET 2000 Criterion 3
1.  Analysis and design of continuous reinforced concrete beams using ACI moment and shear coefficients. / Examples and problems / Assignments and exams / 1, 2, 3 / a, b, e
2.  Design of slender columns subjected to axial load and bending. / Examples and problems / Assignments and exams / 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 / a, b, c, d, e, f, g, I, j, k
3.  Design of reinforced concrete footings / Examples and problems / Assignments and exams / 1, 2, 3 / a, b, e
4.  Analysis and design of building frames. / Examples and problems / Assignments and exams / 1, 2, 3 / a, b, e
5.  Design of column-supported solid slabs using direct design method. / Examples and problems / Assignments and exams / 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 / a, b, c, d, e, f, g, I, j, k
6.  Analysis and design for Torsion, Torsion Plus Shear. / Examples and problems / Assignments and exams / 1, 2, 3 / a, b, e
7.  Serviceability requirements, cracking control, short and long term deflection analysis for simple and continuous beams. / Examples and problems / Assignments and exams / 2, 3 / a, b, e
8.  Design of reinforced concrete stairs. / Examples and problems / Assignments and exams / 1, 2, 3 / a, b, e

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Catalog Data
/ CE 531 Reinforced Concrete 2 / (3 – 0 – 3) – 3 credits
Review of design basis, ultimate strength versus unified design approaches, tension- and compression-controlled members, strain limits. Serviceability analysis, deflection and cracking control, shrinkage and creep deflection. Analysis and design for torsion. Slender columns. Analysis of building frames, simplifications, idealization. Two-way slabs, column-supported slabs, direct design method, equivalent frame method. Design of stairs.
Textbook
/ A.H. Nilson, Design of concrete structures (13th Ed.) McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
ISBN 0-07-115425-6.
Reference
/ 1.  Building Code Requirements for Reinforced Concrete, ACI 318M-02 and Commentary, 2002.
2.  Nawy, E.G., “Reinforced Concrete - A Fundamental Approach", 5th Edition, Prentice Hall.
3.  Wang, Chu-Kia and Salmon C. G., “Reinforced Concrete Design”, 5th Edition, Harper Collins.
4.  McCormac, J. C. “Design of Reinforced Concrete”, 4th Edition, Addison – Wesly.
5.  Ferguson, P. M., "Reinforced Concrete Fundamentals," John Wiley & Sons.
Coordinator
/ Prof. Mohamed Shiyab
Goals
/ 1.  To establish a firm understanding of the behavior of reinforced concrete structures.
2.  To develop proficiency in the methods used in current design practice.
3.  To achieve familiarity with the codes and design specifications governing practical design, particularly the provisions of ACI Building Code.
4.  To be able to design concrete structures safely, economically, and efficiently.
5.  To develop skills in preliminary and detailed design of continuous reinforced concrete structures.
6.  To acquire a solid background in different design methods for slabs.
Learning Outcomes
/ After successfully completing this course, the students should be able to:
1.  Find the internal forces and moment envelopes of continuous beams considering placement of loads using ACI moment coefficients, classical and computer methods.
2.  Be capable of carrying out comprehensive design based on ultimate strength method.
3.  Carry out the complete design of flexural members subjected to flexural moment, shear force, and torsion.
4.  Design columns subjected to axial load and bending, braced and un-braced slender columns due to gravity and wind loads.
5.  Design of different types of reinforced concrete footings.
6.  Analyze and design all types of concrete slabs by the direct design method.
7.  Design of reinforced concrete frames.
8.  Investigate control of flexural cracks based on crack width, Z-factor and bar spacing applying the requirements of ACI code.
9.  Design all types of reinforced concrete stairs.
Topics
Computer Usage / 1.  Continuous beams (USD)
2.  Design of columns
3.  Design of footings
4.  Analysis of building frames
5.  Design of slabs
6.  Design for torsion
7.  Serviceability analysis (cracking and deflection)
8.  Design of stairs
9.  Exams
STAAD, PROKON, SAP, Self Programming. / 3Lectures (75 min. each)
4Lectures
4 Lectures
4 Lectures
4 Lectures
4 Lectures
3 Lectures
2 Lectures
2 Lectures

Instructional methods

/ Lectures and discussion, Assignments and project, Site visit for building under construction.

GRADING POLICY:

90 and above Excellent A

80 – 89 Very Good B

70 – 79 Good C

60 – 69 Accepted D

50 – 59 Pass (Weak) E

Less than 50 Fail F

Estimated Content
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Engineering Science
/ 1 Credit
Engineering Design
/ 2 Credit
Prepared by
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Mohamed Shiyab
Date
/ Wednesday, February 27, 2007

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