C&ENVENG 7107 - Prestressed Concrete Structures

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2020

Introduction to prestressed concrete-prestressing concepts; pre-tensioning and post-tensioning; full and partial prestress; the need for prestress; advantages and disadvantages; methods of prestressing. Forces imposed by prestressing (straight, draped and kinked tendon profiles). Load balancing. Introductory examples. Design requirements: strength and serviceability. Material properties. Design for serviceability: stress limits; serviceability criteria; determination of prestress and eccentricity; cable profiles; cracked section analysis; decompression and cracking moment; effect of cracking at service loads; short-term deflection calculations; crack control; design for strength: limit state design. Rectangular stress block. Ultimate moment capacity. Effect of non-prestressed steel; ductility; transfer strength; design for shear-effect of prestress on shear; stirrup design. Special problems in prestressing: losses; effect of creep and shrinkage; end block design-bursting and spalling forces in post anchorages; transmission lengths in pre-tensioned members. Statically indeterminate beams: introduction to continuous prestressed concrete beams; secondary moments.

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Course Details

Course Code	C&ENVENG 7107
Course	Prestressed Concrete Structures
Coordinating Unit	School of Civil, Environmental & Mining Eng
Term	Semester 2
Level	Postgraduate Coursework
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 4 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	N
Prerequisites	C&ENVENG 7005
Assessment	Assignments, quiz, design project and a final examination - details at the start of the Semester

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr Mohamed Ali Sadakkathulla

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

Course Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

1	Calculate the acceptable design loading for prestressed beams using AS1100 and AS3600
2	Apply descriptive formula and code based understanding of the PSC design fundamentals
3	Explain PSC design and analysis through design project and assignments
4	Analyse and design of simple PSC girders for flexure and deflections
5	Analyse and design of simple girders for shear & torsion
6	Analyse and evaluate continuous beams, anchorages etc

The above course learning outcomes are aligned with the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard for the Professional Engineer.
The course is designed to develop the following Elements of Competency: 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 3.3 3.5

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

University Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Deep discipline knowledge informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1 accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)	1-6
Critical thinking and problem solving steeped in research methods and rigor based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment	1-6
Teamwork and communication skills developed from, with, and via the SGDE honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning	1-6
Career and leadership readiness technology savvy professional and, where relevant, fully accredited forward thinking and well informed tested and validated by work based experiences	1-6
Intercultural and ethical competency adept at operating in other cultures comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges	1-6
Self-awareness and emotional intelligence a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate	1-6

Learning Resources

Required Resources

1. Prestressed Concrete Structures, 3rd Edition R.F. Warner, A.K. Faulkes, & S.J.Foster, Pearson (Printice Hall), 2011. (hard copies available from Unibooks)
2.Australlian Standards As 3600-2018( Access/download from LIBRARY website)

Online Learning

Lecture slides will be uploaded regularly on MyUni.
Learning & Teaching Activities

Learning & Teaching Modes

This course uses a number of different teaching and learning approaches including:·
Lectures·
Problem-solving tutorials and assignments·
Design Sessions ·
Self-directed activities·
Design assignments.
Examinations

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

The information below is approximate only and it is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

Lectures and tutorials: 3.0 hours / week contact;
Design classes: 1 to 2 hours / week contact;
Tutorial submissions: 2.0 hours / week;
Design submissions: 2.0 hours / week;
Self-study: 2.0 hours / week.

Learning Activities Summary

Refer t MyUni.

The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

assessment type	due date	weighting	learning objectives
1.Tutorials (4-5) (individual) weeks 2-12	Refer to MyUni	15%	1-7
2.Quizzes (Individual) Date TBA	Refer to MyUni	30%	1-7
3.Design project (Individual) Due in week-12	week12	55%	1-7

Assessment Detail

Further details of each assignment will be provided in lectures and via MyUni well before the due date.

Submission

All tutorials must be submitted electronically on MyUni. Design project reports must be submitted in the course submission box in front of the School of Civil, Environmental and Mining Engineering Office (Eng. North N136) at or before 5pm on the nominated due date.

Late submissions will be penalised at the rate of 20% per day unless an extension was granted by the course coordinator prior to the nominated due date due to medical or extenuating circumstances. Any requests for extensions must be communicated via email prior to the deadline. No credit will be given for submissions received more than three working days after the nominated due date unless an extension was granted by the course coordinator.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.

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