This course module offers a holistic exploration of structural design, providing practical exercises in the detailed design of reinforced concrete elements such as beams, edge beams, flat slabs, continuous slabs, and columns. Emphasizing reinforcement design for flexural and shear aspects, learners gain proficiency in real-world engineering scenarios. The module extends to detailed column design, incorporating cardinal rules in scheme design. Further, it covers shear wall design principles, focusing on seismic responses and reinforcement specifics. The module concludes with a comprehensive exploration of reinforcement detailing, concrete and steel indices, reinforcement consumption, and Bill of Quantities, ensuring a well-rounded understanding.
Overview
Syllabus
- Design of Horizontal Elements (Beams, Slabs and Flat Slab)
- This course module provides comprehensive insights into structural design, focusing on the detailed design aspects of reinforced concrete elements. Learners will engage in practical exercises, covering the design of beams, edge beams, flat slabs, and continuous slabs. Special emphasis is placed on reinforcement design, encompassing flexural and shear reinforcement for various structural components.
- Design of Vertical Elements - Columns
- This course module focuses on the detailed design of reinforced concrete columns, covering vertical and horizontal reinforcements, stirrups, and post-processing of column forces. Learners will also learn cardinal rules in scheme design. The module ensures a comprehensive understanding of column design principles and reinforcing techniques.
- Design of Vertical Elements - Shear walls
- This course module focuses on shear wall design, covering general considerations, seismic responses, and detailed reinforcement design. Learners will delve into the specific design aspects for distributed and horizontal reinforcements in reinforced concrete buildings, emphasizing seismic response and boundary elements. Practical exercises include determining design forces, moment capacity, and the design of boundary zone stirrups, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of shear wall design principles for effective application in structural engineering.
- Detailing of RCC Elements and BOQ
- This comprehensive course module guides learners through the development of reinforcement detailing in reinforced concrete structures. Covering various elements such as flat slabs, two-way continuous slabs, beams, columns, and walls, the module emphasizes practical detailing exercises for effective documentation. Learners will gain insights into concrete and steel indices, reinforcement consumption, Bill of Quantities (BoQ), and conclude with a recap and comprehensive conclusion for practical reinforcement detailing in structural engineering.
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