CE 481 Reinforced Concrete Structures

Credit Structure: (3-0)3

Catalog Description:
General RC behaviour: Moment-curvature relationship; plastic hinge, redistribution. Behaviour and strength of members under combined shear and torsion: Equilibrium torsion, compatibility torsion, punching, capacity design. Repair/Strengthening Principles: Column, beam, slab repair, structural system improvement. Seismic design principles. Serviceability. Detailing.

Course Objectives:
Together with CE382, this course establishes a reasonable background in reinforced concrete for those who are inclined towards structural engineering.

Prerequisites:
CE 382

Textbook(s):
U. Ersoy “Reinforced Concrete”, METU, 1991.

Reference(s):
P.M. Ferguson, J.E. Breen and J.O. Jirsa, “Reinforced Concrete Fundamentals”, John Wiley & Sons, 1991.
Y.J. Park and T. Paulay, “Reinforced Concrete Structures”, John Wiley and Sons, 1975.
“TS500, ACI318, CEB Codes of Practice”

Syllabus:
1. Introduction
2. General RC behaviour
3. Members under combined shear and torsion
4. Behaviour : Equilibrium torsion, compatibility torsion
5. Seismic design principles
6. Repair/strengthening principles
7. Serviceability
8. Detailing

Homeworks, Quizzes, Projects:
None

Computer Usage:
1. Some of the homeworks given have to be solved using computers
2. Computer methods for drawing interaction and moment curvature are discussed.

Laboratory Work:
None

Category Content:
Mathematics and Basic Sciences: None
Engineering Design: 2 credits
Engineering Sciences: 1 credit
Humanities Social Sciences: None
Departmental: None

Instructors:
Ugur Ersoy