BEHAVIOR OF REINFORCED CONCRETE SYSTEMS

CE481

Course Code: CE481
Semester: -
Theory+Practice: 3 + 0
ECTS: 5

Course Type

Elective Course

Course Level

Bachelor's Degree

Year of Study

Semester

ECTS

Name of Lecturer(s)

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

Students will understand the nonlinear behavior of RC members.
Students will be able to analyze and design RC members.
Students will be able to perform seismic design of RC structures.
Students will be able to perform inelastic analysis of RC members.
Students will learn how to perform seismic strengthening of RC structures.

Mode of Delivery

Face to face

Prerequisites

Recommended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Description

General RC behavior: Moment-curvature relationship; plastic hinge, redistribution. Behavior 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 Contents

WEEK	TOPICS
1^st Week	Material Properties, Qualitative Behavior of RC Structures
2^nd Week	Moment-Curvature Relationship for RC Sections
3^rd Week	Moment-Curvature Relationship for RC Sections
4^th Week	RC Columns
5^th Week	RC Columns
6^th Week	Combined Shear and Torsion
7^th Week	Combined Shear and Torsion
8^th Week	Midterm
9^th Week	Punching Shear
10^th Week	Punching Shear
11^th Week	Energy Dissipation Capacity and Ductility
12^th Week	Energy Dissipation Capacity and Ductility
13^th Week	Seismic Design and Detailing
14^th Week	Seismic Design and Detailing
15^th Week	Term Project Presentations

Recommended or Required Reading

Reference:
MacGregor, J., and Wight, J.K., Reinforced Concrete Mechanics and Design, 6th Edition, Pearson, 2009.
Additional Resources:
Ersoy, U., Ozcebe, G., Tankut, T., Reinforced Concrete, METU, 2012.
TS 500 Requirements for Design and Construction of Reinforced Concrete Structures.
ACI 318 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture
Questions/Answers
Discussion
Problem Solving
Practice
Project
Report Preparation
Presentation

Assessment Methods and Criteria

	Quantity	Percentage (%)
Mid-term	1	25
Assignment	3	15
Project	1	30
Total(%)		70
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)		70
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)		30
Total(%)		100

ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload

Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam	1	2	2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam	1	25	25
Course hours	14	3	42
Preparation for Midterm exam	1	15	15
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam	1	2	2
Homework	3	10	30
Project	1	30	30
Total Work Load			146
Total Work Load / 30 (h)			4.86
ECTS Credit of the Course			5

Language of Instruction

English

Work Placement(s)

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

	LO1	LO2	LO3	LO4	LO5
K1	X	X	X	X	X
K2
K3	X	X	X	X	X
K4	X	X	X	X	X
K5
K6
K7
K8
K9
K10
K11