Prestressed Concrete

Course Code:

CE479

Course Period:

Spring

Course Type:

Area Elective

Credits:

3

Theoric:

2

Practice:

1

Laboratory Hour:

0

ECTS:

5

Prerequisite Courses:

Reinforced Concrete

Course Language:

English

Course Coordinator:

Almıla Uzel

Courses given by:

Almıla Uzel

Course Assistants :

Şükrü Efe Ölgün

Course Objectives:

The goal of this course is to teach the fundamentals of prestressed concrete design.

Course Content:

Methods for predicting the behaviour of prestressed concrete members and structures are presented. Design requirements and design procedures are discussed. Topics include: Prestressing Techniques; Material Properties; Elements Subjected to Uniaxial Strains; Elements Subjected to Flexure; Design for Flexure; Design for Shear; Design Standards in Turkey.

Course Methodology:

1: Lecture by instructor, 2: Problem solving by instructor

Course Evaluation Methods:

A: Written exam, B: Homework

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Course Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes	Detailed Program Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
Be capable of calculating the response of prestressed concrete members under tensile and compressive axial load.	1a,1b,2a,2b,6c	1,2	A,B
Be capable of calculating the response and ultimate strength of prestressed concrete members under bending moment and shear force according to applicable design codes in effect.	1a,1b,2a,2b,3b,6c,9b	1,2	A,B
Be capable of designing a simply supported prestressed beam and one-way slab for flexure and shear.	1a,1b,2a,2b,3a,3b,6c,9b	1,2	A,B

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	Introduction to Prestressed Concrete Design Concept	Lecture Notes
2	Overview of material properties of concrete and pre-stressing steel	Lecture Notes and Textbook
3	Pre-stressing Technology	Lecture Notes and Textbook
4	Response of Members subjected to Axial Load- Short-term response	Lecture Notes and Textbook
5	Response of Members subjected to Axial Load- Long-term response	Lecture Notes and Textbook
6	Post-cracking tensile stresses in concrete Crack widths- Minimum reinforcement for crack control	Lecture Notes and Textbook
7	Response of Members subjected to Flexure- Short-term response	Lecture Notes and Textbook
8	Response of Members subjected to Flexure- Long-term response	Lecture Notes and Textbook
9	Calculation of Moment Curvature	Lecture Notes and Textbook
10	Camber and Deflections	Lecture Notes and Textbook
11	Design for Flexure- Permissable stresses and ultimate capacity	Lecture Notes, TS3233
12	Shear Strength	Lecture Notes and Textbook
13	Design Example - Beam	Lecture Notes, TS3233
14	Design Example - One-way slab	Lecture Notes, TS3233

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Textbook

Prestressed Concrete Structures

Authors: Collins, M.P: and Mitchell, D.

ISBN-13: 978-0-13-691635-2

ISBN-10: 0-13-691635-X

Additional Resources

Lecture Notes

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents	A booklet which contains some of the lecture notes are handed out at the beginning of the term
Assignments	Solutions of each assignment are posted
Exams	Solutions of exam questions are posted

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Midterm	1	50
Assignments	5	50
Total		100
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE		50
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE		50
Total		100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM OUTCOMES
No	Program Learning Outcomes	check √
1a	Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline,	√
1b	Ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.	√
2a	Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems,	√
2b	Ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.	√
3a	Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result,	√
3b	Ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.	√
4a	Ability to devise, select and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice.
4b	Ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5a	Ability to design experiments for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions,
5b	Ability to conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.
6a	Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary teams,
6b	Ability to work efficiently in multi-disciplinary teams,
6c	Ability to work individually.	√
7a	Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing,
7b	Knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language,
7c	Ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports,
7d	Ability to make effective presentations,
7e	Ability to give and receive clear and intelligible instructions.
8a	Recognition of the need for lifelong learning, ability to access information, ability to follow developments in science and technology,
8b	Ability to continue to educate him/herself.
9a	Consciousness to behave according to ethical principles and professional and ethical responsibility.
9b	Knowledge on standards used in engineering practice.	√
10a	Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, change management.
10b	Awareness in entrepreneurship and innovation.
10c	Knowledge about sustainable development.
11a	Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety,
11b	Knowledge about contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering.
11c	Awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
12	Knowledge about project award mechanisms and tendering procedures.
13	Knowledge about the interaction of designers and constructors.

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration	13	3	39
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	12	3	36
Midterm examination	1	2	4
Homework	6	6	36
Final examination	1	2	8
Total Work Load			123
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			5
ECTS Credit of the Course			5

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