CE486 DESIGN OF CONCRETE STRUCTURES

Course Code:5620486
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (3.00 - 0.00)
ECTS Credit:5.0
Department:Civil Engineering
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Undergraduate
Course Coordinator:Prof.Dr. YALIN ARICI
Offered Semester:Fall or Spring Semesters.

Course Objectives

The design of reinforced concrete structures involving many uncertainities is introduced to the students.  The objective of the class is to guide the students in the design cycle of reinforced concrete structures while improving their decision making.


Course Content

Structural design process, safety, loads, structural systems: framed, wall and combined structures. Design of one-way, two-way slabs, flat plates, beams, columns, and walls. Structural modeling, earthquake resistant design, reinforcement detailing. Preparation of design reports and structural drawings.


Course Learning Outcomes

  • Assess the design goals of safety, serviceability and economy for reinforced concrete structures
  • Determine the loads on the structures for the dead, live, wind, snow and earthquake load combinations
  • Design of the structural system of a typical reinforced concrete building
  • Use of computer modeling to assess the design demands on buildings
  • Use of hand calculations to assess the design demands on buildings
  • Design of columns in a typical reinforced concrete building considering second order effects
  • Design of a shear wall in a typical reinforced concrete building
  • Use of effective communication tools such as oral presentations, report writing and discussions through electronic communication
  • Learning and avoiding the pitfalls of design and analyses

Program Outcomes Matrix

Contribution
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1An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
2An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
3An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
4An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
5An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
6An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
7An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies
8An ability to use techniques, skills, and engineering tools necessary for engineering practice