Semester 2 (Spring)

Unit(s) of Assessment	Weighting Towards Module Mark (%)
2 hour examination	75
Coursework – One assignment	25
Qualifying Condition(s)    An overall mark of 50% is required to pass the module.

A sound basic knowledge of structural analysis to Level HE3;  some experience of designing simple reinforced concrete sections and elements to satisfy both serviceability and limit state code requirements.

The module is designed to provide an understanding of the methods of analysis and design of reinforced concrete buildings structures in accordance with BS EN 1992 and associated European codes.  A further aim of the module is to enhance student understanding of the health and safety aspects associated with the design and construction of reinforced concrete structures.

On the successful completion of this module, the student will:

·       have acquired a comprehensive overview of the behaviour of concrete buildings under load.

be able to carry out routine conception, analysis and design of typical buildings and structural elements in accordance with standard procedures.

Code requirements for fire safety, robustness, stability and durability

Structural forms and layout of low and high-rise reinforced concrete buildings

Braced and unbraced frames.  Analysis of shear walls.

Load combinations and load patterns.  Moment distribution and re-distribution.

Design for Flexure, shear, deflection and crack control in beams and slabs.

Design of short and slender columns
Design of foundations.

Martin, L and Purkiss, J, Concrete Design to EN 1992, Second edition, 2006.  [First edition inappropriate].  ISBN No.  13: 978-0-75-065059-5

Anon, Manual for the design of concrete building structures to Eurocode 2 (2006), ISBN number 0 901297 42 9.

 

http://www.concretecentre.com.  [Free downloads on design procedures and other aspects of RC design]

 

Concise Eurocode for the design of concrete buildings.  Catalogue ID 43.504.  Publisher : The British Cement Association.

British Standards Institution.  BS EN 1990:2002 Eurocode. Basis of structural design.

British Standards Institution.  NA to BS EN 1990:2002 UK national annex for Eurocode 0. Basis of structural design.

British Standards Institution, BS EN 1991-1-1:2002 Eurocode 1. Actions on structures. General actions. Densities, self-weight, imposed loads for buildings.

British Standards Institution. NA to BS EN 1991-1-1:2002 National Annex to Eurocode 1: Actions on structures. General actions. Densities, self-weight, imposed loads for buildings.

British Standards Institution, BS EN 1991-1-2:2002 Eurocode 1. Actions on structures. General actions. Actions on structures exposed to fire. 

British Standards Institution. BS EN 1991-1-3:2003 Eurocode 1. Actions on structures. General actions. Snow loads.

British Standards Institution, BS EN 1991-1-4:2005 Eurocode 1. Actions on structures. General actions. Wind actions.

British Standards Institution, BS EN 1991-1-6:2005 Eurocode 1. Actions on structures. General actions. Actions during execution.

British Standards Institution, BS EN 1991-1-7:2006 Eurocode 1. Actions on structures. General actions. Accidental actions

Irwin AW, Design of Shear Wall Buildings , CIRIA Report 102, Construction Industry Research and Information Association, 1984.

Required reading

Managing health and safety in construction, Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2007. Approved Code of Practice L144 HSB Books 2007 ISBN 978 0 7176 6223 4.

Mosley, B, Bungey, J and Hulse R, Reinforced concrete Design to Eurocode 2, 6^th Edition,

British Standards Institution, BS EN 1992-1-1:2004 Eurocode 2. Design of concrete structures. General rules and rules for buildings.

British Standards Institution, BS EN 1992-1-2:2004 Eurocode 2. Design of concrete structures. General rules. Structural fire design.

British Standards Institution, NA to BS EN 1992-1-1:2004 National Annex to Eurocode 2.

Design of concrete structures. General rules and rules for buildings.

British Standards Institution, NA to BS EN 1992-1-2:2004 National Annex to Eurocode 2. Design of concrete structures. General rules. Structural fire design.