Course detail
Modelling of Structures
FAST-DLB041Acad. year: 2021/2022
The truss analogy method for concrete structures design, principles for the set up and application of strut-tie model, application for design of reinforcement of selected structural details. Framed members subjected to shear, truss analogy and compression field theory. Composite structures concrete-concrete. Structural design of step-by-step constructed structures, approximate calculation methods of rheological effects solution, time discretisation method. Temperature stressed structures - principles of solution and the application.
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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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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 subjected to shear.
6.–7. Composite structures concrete-concrete.
8. Compression field theory. Interaction of the force effects using compression field theory.
9. Structural design of step-by-step constructed structures.
10. Effects of creep and shrinkage on structures.
11. Approximate calculation methods of rheological effects solution.
12. Method of time discretisation.
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.
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- Programme DPA-K Doctoral 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
- Programme DPC-K Doctoral 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
- Programme DKA-K Doctoral 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
- Programme DKC-K Doctoral 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
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