Course - Concrete Structures 2 - TKT4220
Concrete Structures 2
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About the course
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.
Recommended previous knowledge
Knowledge corresponding to the course TKT4175 Concrete Structures 1.
Course materials
Lecture notes and text books.
Credit reductions
Course code | Reduction | From |
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SIB7050 | 7.5 sp |
Subject areas
- Technological subjects