Concrete Structures Course

Basic assumptions for calculating reinforced concrete, load and loading factors, analysis and methods for designing rectangular sections in terms of ultimate strength. Calculation of cantilever plates, one-way plates, two-way plates, plates with line loads and deflection control and crack width control. Calculation of two-support beams, calculation of stairs, T-beams, double-bone beams and deflection control, and distribution lengths. Shear and torsion calculations. Calculation of short consoles, basics of calculating the strength of columns, braced and unbraced frames, safety provisions, short columns with small and large eccentricities, slender columns, percentage of reinforcement, round columns, beam and column connections, foot foundations, continuous slab foundations, full slab foundations and deep foundation.