5 ECTS credits
130 u studietijd
Aanbieding 1 met studiegidsnummer 4017451DNR voor alle studenten in het 1e semester met een inleidend master niveau.
The course is composed of five parts.
Part 1 Fundamentals of the design of structures in reinforced concrete
This part starts with a short overview of design methods: elastic design, method using partial safety factors, probabilistic design and failure design.
Next, the design loads are identified. This includes fundamental aspects on the identification of structural schemes and the performance of structural analysis of structures in reinforced concrete.
Finally, material behavior is discussed, with the identification of the design values.
Part 2 Basic theory of design of beams in reinforced concrete
This part first focuses on the determination of the main reinforcement in reinforced concrete sections in the Ultimate Limit State (ULS), and on the verification of sections in the Serviceability Limit State (SLS): verification of stress levels and simplified criteria for avoiding unacceptable crack opening and deformation. Practical detailing of reinforcement is also discussed.
Next, attention is paid to the design for shear, with analysis of shear strength of members without and with shear reinforcement and to the detailing of shear reinforcement.
Finally, fundamentals about crack opening are presented in view of the introduction of the simplified model for deflection calculation.
Part 3 Design of slabs
This part is limited to the design of one-way, two-way and continuous slabs by means of simplified design methods (Marcus, Czerny). Attention is paid to the practical detailing of reinforcement and the torsion problem in corners.
The equivalent framework method for flat slab design is discussed and is complemented by an introduction to the punching shear design problem.
Finally, the strip method is presented as a versatile tool for solving various design problems: openings in slabs, concentrated loads, complex shapes and boundary conditions.
Part 4 Design of columns
This part is limited to the determination of the sensitivity of columns for buckling and to the detailing of reinforcement in columns. Buckling analysis is not part of this course.
Part 5 Strut and tie method
This part presents the strut and tie method for the design of walls, foundation blocs, deep beams, corbels and all regions with discontinuity in geometry or actions.
The course documents are also available and accessible via a Google Drive folder for all students.
The Master of Science in Engineering has in-depth knowledge and understanding of exact sciences with the specificity of their application to engineering.
The Master of Science in Engineering has in-depth knowledge and understanding of integrated structural design methods in the framework of a global design strategy.
The Master of Science in Engineering has in-depth knowledge and understanding of the advanced methods and theories to schematise and model complex problems or processes.
The Master of Science in Engineering can reformulate complex engineering problems in order to solve them (simplifying assumptions, reducing complexity).
The Master of Science in Engineering can develop, plan, execute and manage engineering projects at the level of a starting professional.
The Master of Science in Engineering has a critical attitude towards one’s own results and those of others.
The Master of Science in Architectural Engineering has in-depth knowledge and understanding of architectural sciences and sustainable design methods and theories with the specificity of their application to complex architectural and urban design projects.
The Master of Science in Architectural Engineering can design innovative buildings and structures based on cutting-edge (digital) modelling and analysis methods, and a good understanding of material and structural behaviour.
The Master of Science in Civil Engineering can design (conceptually and quantitatively), model, realize and manage concrete, steel and composite structures in the context of buildings and civil engineering infrastructures.
The Master of Science in Civil Engineering – Option Structures can integrate advanced modelling tools for the design of complex structures in civil engineering.
De beoordeling bestaat uit volgende opdrachtcategorieën:
Examen Mondeling bepaalt 50% van het eindcijfer
Examen Schriftelijk bepaalt 50% van het eindcijfer
Binnen de categorie Examen Mondeling dient men volgende opdrachten af te werken:
Binnen de categorie Examen Schriftelijk dient men volgende opdrachten af te werken:
Transferring marks
If a student did not pass this course (global mark < 10/20), but the student has passed (≥ 10/20) one of the two parts of the exam (theory exam or exercise exam), it is possible to transfer the marks of the successful exam (≥ 10/20) to the next examination session within the same academic year. Of course, the student can choose to retake both parts of the exam. If a student wishes to transfer the marks of a successful part of the exam (and thus not participate to this part of the exam in the 2nd exam session), the student needs to state this clearly before the start of the exam period by sending a mail to the examiner.
Deze aanbieding maakt deel uit van de volgende studieplannen:
Master in de ingenieurswetenschappen: bouwkunde: Standaard traject
Master in de ingenieurswetenschappen: architectuur: Standaard traject
Master of Civil Engineering: Standaard traject (BRUFACE) (enkel aangeboden in het Engels)
Master of Architectural Engineering: Standaard traject (BRUFACE) (enkel aangeboden in het Engels)