Course detail

Selected problems of load-bearing structures

FAST-BL13Acad. year: 2021/2022

Selected problems of load-bearing structures from concrete. Interactive models of system: subsoil – foundation – structure above foundation.
Selected shallow and deep foundations. Foundations dynamically loaded. Foundations in the clearances and in the special conditions.
Design of constructions and foundations in the undermining areas.
Introduction into non-linear mechanics of continua. Analysis of concrete structures by non-linear fracture mechanics.
Reliability calculation of structures from quasibrittle materials.
Some problems of design and realisation of steel and timber structures and steel-concrete/timber combined structures relating to multi-storey buildings and spatial structures.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

4

Guarantor

doc. Ing. Miloš Zich, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Concrete and Masonry Structures (BZK)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

A student gains these knowledge and skills:
• Design of different type of concrete load-bearing structures.
• Design of foundations in conventional and special conditions.
• Modelling the failures and reliability calculation of the structures from concrete and the other quasi-brittle materials.
• Principles of design of spatial framed systems from steel, timber and composite steel-concrete members.

Prerequisites

geotechnics, structural mechanics, theory of elasticity, design of concrete, steel and timber members and structures

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Not applicable.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Not applicable.

Course curriculum

1. Foundation structures as a part of the reliability system “subsoil – foundation – overground structure”. Limit states of subsoil and foundation structures.
2. Interactive models of system: subsoil – foundation – structure above foundation. Software Soilin.
3. Shallow foundations. Footings of precast structures (pocket foundation) – detail design. Toroidal and shell foundations. Box and massive blocks foundations.
4. Deep foundations. Pile foundations, group of piles, footings above piles. Anchored and non-anchored underground concrete walls.
5. Foundations dynamically loaded. Response of machines on dynamic load action.
6. Introduction into non-linear mechanics of continua. Fracture mechanical parameters of materials.
7. Modelling of concrete structure failures by FEM (Finite elements method).Constitutive relations for concrete and others quasibrittle materials.
8. Software ATENA, application.
9. Reliability calculation of structures from quasibrittle materials.
10. Structural and static solution of steel multi-storey buildings and space framed structures.
11. Basic principles of structural and static solution of timber space framed structures.
12. Basic principles of structural and static solution of composite steel-concrete structures of multi-storey buildings.
13. Foundations in the clearances, in the special conditions, at constructions and in the undermining areas.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Design of different type of concrete load-bearing structures.
Design of foundations in conventional and special conditions.
Modelling the failures and reliability calculation of the structures from concrete and the other quasi-brittle materials.
Principles of design of spatial framed systems from steel, timber and composite steel-concrete members.

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

JOHNSON, R. P. a BUCKBY, R. J.: Composite Structures of Steel and Concrete - Vol. 1: Beams, Slabs, Columns and Frames for Buildings. London: COLLINS, 1986. (EN)
BLASS, H. J. et al.: Timber Engineering - STEP 2. Almere, Netherlands: Centrum Hout, 1995. ISBN 9056450026. (EN)
BOWLES, Joseph E.: Foundation Analysis and Design. McGraw-Hill, 1996. ISBN 978-0-07-118844-9. (EN)
BAŽANT, Zdeněk P. a PLANAS, Jaime: Fracture and size effect of concrete structures and other quasibrittle materials. Boca Raton, Florida and London: CRC Press, 1998. ISBN 0-8493-8284-X. (EN)
SCI-The Steel Construction Institute: ESDEP-European Steel Design Education Programme. U.K., 2000. (EN)
NILSON, Artur, DARWIN, David a DOLAN, Charles: Design of Concrete Structures. New York: McGraf-Hill, 2009. ISBN 978-0073293493. (EN)
BALÁZS, György L. (Ed.) et al.: Structural Concrete: Textbook on behaviour, design and performance. 2nd. ed.. Lausanne: International Federation for Structural Concrete (fib), 2009. ISBN 978-2-88394-091-81. (EN)

Recommended reading

BRADÁČ, Jiří: Základové konstrukce. Brno: VUT, 1995. ISBN 80-85867-60-5. (CS)
TEPLÝ, Břetislav a Novák, Drahomír: Spolehlivost stavebních konstrukcí. Brno: VUT, 1996. (CS)
ČÍRTEK, Ladislav: Betonové konstrukce II. Konstrukce prutové a základové. Brno: VUT, 1999. ISBN 80-214-1543-6. (CS)
ČERVENKA, V. a PUKL, R.: ATENA - Program documentation. Praha: Červenka Consulting, 2000.
ZICH, Miloš, KERŠNER, Zbyněk, PUKL, Radomír, NOVÁK, Drahomír, KARMAZÍNOVÁ, Marcela a BAJER, Miroslav: Vybrané stati z nosných konstrukcí budov. Modul M01 až M04 (studijní opora v elektronické podobě). Brno: VUT, 2006. (CS)
ZICH, Miloš a kolektiv: Příklady posouzení betonových prvků dle Eurokódů. Praha: Verlag Dashöfer, 2010. ISBN 978-80-86897-38-7. (CS)

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Miloš Zich, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. Foundation structures as a part of the reliability system “subsoil – foundation – overground structure”. Limit states of subsoil and foundation structures. 2. Interactive models of system: subsoil – foundation – structure above foundation. Software Soilin. 3. Shallow foundations. Footings of precast structures (pocket foundation) – detail design. Toroidal and shell foundations. Box and massive blocks foundations. 4. Deep foundations. Pile foundations, group of piles, footings above piles. Anchored and non-anchored underground concrete walls. 5. Foundations dynamically loaded. Response of machines on dynamic load action. 6. Introduction into non-linear mechanics of continua. Fracture mechanical parameters of materials. 7. Modelling of concrete structure failures by FEM (Finite elements method).Constitutive relations for concrete and others quasibrittle materials. 8. Software ATENA, application. 9. Reliability calculation of structures from quasibrittle materials. 10. Structural and static solution of steel multi-storey buildings and space framed structures. 11. Basic principles of structural and static solution of timber space framed structures. 12. Basic principles of structural and static solution of composite steel-concrete structures of multi-storey buildings. 13. Foundations in the clearances, in the special conditions, at constructions and in the undermining areas.

Exercise

26 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Miloš Zich, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. Foundation structures as a part of the reliability system “subsoil – foundation – above-ground structure”. Limit states of subsoil and foundation structures. 2. Footings of precast structures (pocket foundation) – detail design. 3. Footings of precast structures (pocket foundation) – detail design, drawings. 4. Deep foundations, footings above piles, design of reinforcement. 5. Control. 6. Introduction into non-linear mechanics of continua. Fracture mechanical parameters of materials. 7. Modelling of concrete structure failures by FEM (Finite elements method). Constitutive relations for concrete and others quasi-brittle materials. 8. Software ATENA, application. Calculation of reliability of structures made from quasi-brittle materials. 9. Structural and static solution of steel multi-storey buildings and space framed structures. 10. Basic principles of structural and static solution of timber space framed structures. 11. Basic principles of structural and static solution of composite steel-concrete structures of multi-storey buildings. 12. Final correction. 13. Design submission. Credit.