Module Details
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Title PRESTRESSED CONCRETE DESIGN
Code CIVE343
Coordinator Dr L Di Sarno
Civil Engineering and Industrial Design
Luigi.Di-Sarno@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2019-20 Level 6 FHEQ First Semester 7.5

Aims

To provide an overview of the concepts related to prestressed concrete together with practical construction and application issues.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Knowledge and UnderstandingOn successful completion of the module, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of: the nature, construction and performance of prestressed concrete, including sustainability issues. the analysis and design of a simple prestressed concrete beam. the construction, analysis and design of a simple composite beam (precast and insitu concrete). special requirements of precast concrete with emphasis on prestressed concrete (including stability). practical applications of prestressed concrete. awareness of examples of lessons to be learnt through failures (by means of case studies).

(LO2) Intellectual AbilitiesOn successful completion of the module, students should be able to demonstrate ability in: describing and explaining the qualitative aspects of the topics given above. applying relevant methodologies to analysis, design and planning of related work.

(LO3) Practical SkillsOn successful completion of the module, students should be able to show experience and enhancement of the following discipline-specific practical skills: Analysis and design of simple prestressed concrete beams, encompassing bending and shear performance. Calculation of losses and deflections in prestressed concrete beams. Analysis of simple precast/insitu composite beams. Laboratory testing of a prestressed concrete beam and the evaluation of results working as part of a team.

(LO4) General Transferable SkillsOn completion of the module, students should be able to show experience and enhancement of key skills in: Analysis and interpretation of data. Concise report writing. Team working. Self-motivation and time management

(S1) Numeracy (application of) manipulation of numbers, general mathematical awareness and its application in practical contexts (e.g. measuring, weighing, estimating and applying formulae)

Syllabus
 

1 Overview of the course. Introduction to pre-stressed concrete including principles, historical development, construction methods (pre-tensioning and post-tensioning), sustainability and health and safety issues.
2 Analysis and design procedures for simple beams including Serviceability and Ultimate Limit States; applications, including precast and composite construction, and case studies including failures (e.g. grouted post-tensioned bridges).
3 Group laboratory project involving the load testing of a pre-stressed concrete beam. Prior to the lab class there will be an explanatory session covering; the aims and objectives of the beam test, health and safety issues, description of the casting of the beam, and a description of the stressing of the beam.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Lecture
Description: A series to lectures structured to introduce the main concepts of prestressed concrete.
Attendance Recorded: Not yet decided

Teaching Method 2 - Laboratory Work
Description: Demonstrate (with student participation) of the testing of concrete samples and a prestressed concrete beam test.
Attendance Recorded: Yes

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 18

     2

     20
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 55
TOTAL HOURS 75

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Formal university examination Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :1st Semester  2 hours    70       
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Preparation, attending the lab session and writing a technical note Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :1st Semester      30       

Recommended Texts
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