Course detail

Computing Calculation of Concrete Structures

FAST-NLB026Acad. year: 2024/2025

Software for solution of framed and flat structures. Training programme data for solution of engineering problems. Individual work of a student on computer under the lecturer’s leading.
Modelling structures individually formulated. Modelling framed and flat concrete structures. Formulation of input data and evaluation of the results using computer or graphic method. Dimensioning cross-sections on computer.
Time-dependent analysis of concrete structures. Modelling geometric and physical non-linearity.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing. Radim Nečas, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Concrete and Masonry Structures (BZK)

Entry knowledge

stresses, software for structural design, structural models, dimensioning of concrete members and structures

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

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

Aims

To learn to utilise selected software for design of concrete structures.
To model and to dimension flat and framed structures using computing technology.
To apply a time analysis and geometric and physical non-linearity in design.
A student gains these knowledge and skills:
• Virtue to utilise selected software for design of concrete structures.
• Virtue for modeling and to dimensionning flat and framed structures using computing technology.
• Virtue to apply time-dependent analysis and geometric and physical non-linearity in design of structures.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

KOLÁŘ, Vladimír, NĚMEC, Ivan a KANICKÝ, Viktor. FEM - Principy a praxe metody konečných prvků. Praha: Computer Press, 1997. ISBN 8072260219. (CS)
ONDRÁČEK, Emanuel a JANÍČEK, Přemysl. Výpočtové modely v technické praxi. Praha: SNTL, 1990. ISBN 80-03-00458-6. (CS)

Recommended reading

HÄUßLER-COMBE, Ulrich. Computational Methods for Reinforced Concrete Structures. Berlin: Ernst & Sohn, 2014. ISBN 978-3433030547. (EN)
Kolektiv autorů. Scia Engineer 2013 Manuals. Nemetschek Scia, 2013. (EN)
ZIENKIEWICZ, O. a TAYLOR, R. The Finite Element Method for Solid and Structural Mechanics. Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann, 2005. ISBN 978-0-7506-6321-2. (EN)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme NPC-SIS Master's 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Radim Nečas, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. Modelling of framed concrete structures. Preparation of model geometry. Cross-sectional changes. Change of central line. 2. Rigidity. Modelling of loads. Supporting elements of plane and spatial model. Calculation. 3. Post-processing. Visualisation and evaluation of calculation results. 4. Computational dimensioning of framed concrete structures. 5. Application of time-dependent analysis for framed structures. 6. Modelling of geometric and physical non-linearity of framed structures. 7. Modelling of flat concrete structures. Slab rigidity. Effects of reinforcement. Loads. 8. Modelling of flat concrete structures on subsoil. 9. Computational dimensioning of concrete slab structures. 10. Modelling of geometric and physical non-linearity of slab structures.

Exercise

26 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Radim Nečas, Ph.D.
Ing. Jan Koláček, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. Pre-prestressed roof truss: bar model, cross-section, enlarging cross-section, design of prestressing force with the help of equivalent load. 2. Application of modulus of pre-prestressed cable. 3.–4. Progressive construction – time-dependent analyse TDA, short-terms and long-terms losses of prestressing. 5. Slab structure: Slab model with different types of supports, modelling of ribs and bars on the eccentricity. 6. Check of calculation, combination, dimensioning, determination of minimum reinforcement area. 7.–8. Calculation of non-linear deflection influenced by the cracks, reinforcement and creep. 9. Reinforcing: Utilisation of programme RECOC. 10. Project submission. Credit.