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TKT4220 - Concrete Structures 2

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
School exam 100/100 4 hours C

Course content

Prestressed concrete, material properties, prestressing methods, Design in ULS and SLS. Prefabricated concrete structures, structural system and element types.

Learning outcome

The subject will give basic knowledge to principles and methods for design of prestressed concrete and prefabricated concrete structures. The course has the following learning objectives:

Knowledge - The candidate shall have knowledge about:

  • The prestressing steel material properties
  • The structural effect of prestressing, and practical performance
  • Design of prestressed concrete structures in serviceability and ultimate limit states
  • General performance of concrete element structures
  • Design of horizontal and vertical bracing systems
  • Design and performance of different types of precast concrete elements

Skills - The candidate can:

  • Design and verify that different types of prestressed concrete structures have sufficient capacity in ULS and SLS
  • Design the most common types of precast concrete elements and the connections between them

General competence - The candidate can:

  • Understand how prestressed reinforcement works in different structures
  • Understand the design basis of prestressed concrete and precast concrete elements

Sustainability competence: The course contributes to design of safe, economical and sustainable concrete structures. Design of durable structures with long service life. Choice of construction method to optimize designs and minimize the environmental impact from concrete.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and obligatory excercises. The lectures and exercises are in English when students who do not speak Norwegian take the course. If the teaching is given in English the Examination papers will be given in English only. Students are free to choose Norwegian or English for written assessments.

Compulsory assignments

  • Exercises

Further on evaluation

Compulsory submissions must be passed in order to attend the written exam

If there is a re-sit exam, the examination may be changed from written to oral.

Course materials

Lecture notes and text books.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
SIB7050 7.5
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2024

Language of instruction: English

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Technological subjects
Contact information
Course coordinator: Lecturer(s):

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Structural Engineering

Timetable

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Examination

Examination arrangement: School exam

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 C 2024-12-06 09:00 PAPIR
Room Building Number of candidates
SL324 Sluppenvegen 14 1
Storhall del 2 Idrettssenteret (Dragvoll) 108
DI42 Idrettssenteret (Dragvoll) 3
Summer UTS School exam 100/100 C PAPIR
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
Examination

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