Course detail
Modelling of structures
FAST-DL62Acad. year: 2015/2016
Modern aspects of structures modelling. Application of the truss analogy method for concrete structures design. Principles for the set up and application of strut-tie model.
Relation of the truss analogy method to concrete structures dimensioning. Application of strut-tie model for design of reinforcement of selected structural details. Framed members stress by shear.
Composite structures concrete-concrete.
Commpression field theory. Interaction of the force effects using commpression field theory.
Effects of creep and shrinkage on structures. Structural design of step-by-step constructed structures. Proximate calculation methods of rheological effects solution. Method of time discretion.
Temperature stressed structures - principles of solution and the methods application on specific concrete structures.
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Number of ECTS credits
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Learning outcomes of the course unit
• Knowledge of the modern methods of concrete members design using a truss analogy.
• Knowledge of the methods for analysis of concrete structure details and for solution of interaction of force effects on a concrete section.
• Understanding of the methods for analysis of long-term effects of concrete and composite structures in view of the rheological properties of concrete.
• Understanding of the design method of temperature stressed structures.
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes
Course curriculum
2. Principles for the set up and application of strut-tie model.
3. Relation of the truss analogy method to concrete structures dimensioning.
4. Application of strut-tie model for design of reinforcement of selected structural details.
5. Framed members stress by shear.
6.-7. Composite structures concrete-concrete.
8. Commpression field theory. Interaction of the force effects using commpression field theory.
9. Effects of creep and shrinkage on structures.
10. Structural design of step-by-step constructed structures.
11. Proximate calculation methods of rheological effects solution.
12. Method of time discretization.
13. Temperature stressed structures - principles of solution and the methods application on specific concrete structures.
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Aims
Knowledge of the methods for analysis of concrete structure details and for solution of interaction of force effects on a concrete section.
Understanding of the methods for analysis of long-term effects of concrete and composite structures in view of the rheological properties of concrete.
Explanation of the design method of temperature stressed structures.
Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences
Recommended optional programme components
Prerequisites and corequisites
Basic literature
Collins, M. P., Mitchell, D.: Prestressed Concrete Structures. Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey 1991. ISBN 0-13-691635-X (EN)
Hsu,T.T.C., Mo, Y. L.: Unified Theory of Concrete Structures. Wiley 2010, ISBN: 978-0-470-68874-8 (EN)
Šmerda, Z., Křístek, V.: Creep and Shrinkage of Concrete Elements and Structures. SNTL, Praha 1988, ISBN 978-0-444-989-376 (EN)
Recommended reading
Classification of course in study plans
- Programme D-K-C-SI (N) Doctoral
branch KDS , 2 year of study, winter semester, elective
- Programme D-K-E-CE (N) Doctoral
branch KDS , 2 year of study, winter semester, elective
- Programme D-P-C-SI (N) Doctoral
branch KDS , 2 year of study, winter semester, elective
- Programme D-P-E-CE (N) Doctoral
branch KDS , 2 year of study, winter semester, elective