Course detail

Theory of concrete and masonry structures

FAST-DL61Acad. year: 2018/2019

General aspects of design methods of concrete and masonry structures. Physically non-linear behaviour of structures for different stresses. Probabilistic method in designing. Geometric non-linear behaviour of structures. The effects of deformation stresses. Design of structures using specific methods with respect to the non-linear properties and a model of structure as a composite setting. Modelling time-dependent phenomena. Modern methods of design of selected concrete and masonry structures - foundation structure, special building and engineering structures. Optimisation of design of concrete and masonry structures. Influence and importance of details of designed structure on complete technical solution.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

8

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Department

Institute of Concrete and Masonry Structures (BZK)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Not applicable.

Prerequisites

structural mechanics, design of concrete and masonry structures

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Not applicable.

Course curriculum

1. General aspects of design methods of concrete and masonry structures.
2.-3. Physically non-linear behaviour of structures for different stresses.
4. Probabilistic method in designing.
5. Geometric non-linear behaviour of structures.
6. The effects of deformation stresses.
7. Design of structures using specific methods with respect to the non-linear properties and a model of structure as a composite setting.
8.-9. Modelling time-dependent phenomena.
10. Modern methods of design of selected concrete and masonry structures - foundation structure.
11. Modern methods of design of selected concrete and masonry structures - special building structures.
12. Modern methods of design of selected concrete and masonry structures - special engineering structures.
13. Optimisation of design of concrete and masonry structures. Influence and importance of details of designed structure on complete technical solution.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Non-linear analysis and optimisation of design of concrete and masonry structures and their parts.
Modelling time-dependent phenomena.
Modern methods of design.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Extent and forms are specified by guarantor’s regulation updated for every academic year.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Not applicable.

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme D-K-C-SI (N) Doctoral

    branch KDS , 1. year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme D-P-C-SI (N) Doctoral

    branch KDS , 1. year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme D-K-E-SI (N) Doctoral

    branch KDS , 1. year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme D-P-E-SI (N) Doctoral

    branch KDS , 1. year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

39 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Syllabus

1. General aspects of design methods of concrete and masonry structures.
2.-3. Physically non-linear behaviour of structures for different stresses.
4. Probabilistic method in designing.
5. Geometric non-linear behaviour of structures.
6. The effects of deformation stresses.
7. Design of structures using specific methods with respect to the non-linear properties and a model of structure as a composite setting.
8.-9. Modelling time-dependent phenomena.
10. Modern methods of design of selected concrete and masonry structures - foundation structure.
11. Modern methods of design of selected concrete and masonry structures - special building structures.
12. Modern methods of design of selected concrete and masonry structures - special engineering structures.
13. Optimisation of design of concrete and masonry structures. Influence and importance of details of designed structure on complete technical solution.