Catalog Description: Project course on design of concrete structures using concrete and structural analysis methodologies.
Pre-requisite(s):
CES 4702 (Reinforced Concrete Structures)
Designation: Elective
Contribution of course to meeting the Professional Component:
| Math & Science Topic | 0.0 credit hours |
| Engineering Topics | 3.0 credit hours |
| General Education Topics | 0.0 credit hours |
| Class Schedule: | Laboratory Schedule: | ||
| Number of sessions per week | 1 | Number of sessions per week | 1 |
| Duration of each session | 110 mins | Duration of each session | 110 mins |
Course Objectives:
· Introduce students to the design of moderate size and height (up to
6 stories) RC structures
· Prepare students for real world design scenarios
· Familiarize students with common design practices and procedures
· Designed to teach students how to utilize available tools (e.g. AutoCAD)
Topics:
· One- and Two-way Slabs
· Flat Slabs
· Beams
· Columns
· Precast Prestressed Composite Joist Construction
· Wind Loads
· Shear Walls
· Footings
· Pile Caps
· Special RC Structures
Textbook(s):
Reference(s):
· "Notes on ACI 318-99 Building Code Requirements for Structural
Concrete with Design Applications", S.K. Ghosh & Basile G. Rabbat,
Portland Cement Association, 1999
· "Simplified Design: Reinforced Concrete Buildings of Moderate
Size and Height", Portland Cement Association, 1993
Relationship of the
course to Program Outcomes:
· This course is used to assess and apply civil engineering program outcome
number 3 (equilibrium)
· This course teaches students the role of an engineer with regard to
ethics, professionalism, engineering practice and registration (civil engineering
program outcome number 4)
· This course addresses civil engineering program outcome number 6 by
means of project presentations
· This course teaches students about the need to continuously update
their knowledge through registration, continuing education and participation
in professional societies (civil engineering program outcome number 8)
· This course assesses student ability to complete a design project incorporating
the use of design and regulatory standards (civil engineering program outcome
number 9)
· This course addresses civil engineering program outcome number 10 by
exposing students to real world problems and solutions
· This course also addresses Criterion C from the a-k list of ABET (Design
of a System, Component, or Process)
· This course also addresses the Criterion E from the a-k list of ABET
(Identify, Formulate, and Solve an Engineering Problem)
· This course also addresses the Criterion F from the a-k list of ABET
(Understanding Professional and Ethical Responsibility)
· This course also addresses the Criterion G from the a-k list of ABET
(Communicate Effectively)
· This course also addresses the Criterion H from the a-k list of ABET
(Understand the Impact of Engineering Solutions in a Global and Societal Context)
· This course also addresses the Criterion J from the a-k list of ABET
(Knowledge of Contemporary Issues)
· This course also addresses the Criterion K from the a-k list of ABET
(Ability to use Techniques, Skills, and Modern Tools Necessary for Engineering
Practice)