3 ECTS credits
80 h study time
Offer 1 with catalog number 4023632ENR for all students in the 2nd semester at a (E) Master - advanced level.
The valid fiche can be found at the following link: CNST - H401.
Table of Contents for "Prestressed Concrete"
- Historical Introduction
- Introduction
- Loads induced by prestressing
- Prestress losses
- Analysis of sections and design of simple beams at SLS
- Bending strength (ULS) of sections and simple beams
- Shear strength (ULS) of simple beams
- Detailling of anchorage zones
- Composite construction
- Introduction to statically indeterminate PC structures
Course consists of a series of 2hours long lecture sessions and several 4hours long exercises sessions, and a visit to a precasting yard or working place. Attendance to the exercises sessions and the vist is compulsory.
The valid fiche can be found at the following link: CNST - H401.
There will be no systematic detailled solutions of the exercises provided to the students.
Student becomes familiar with the practical applications of prestressed concrete and is able to carry out a preliminary design of a beam like prestressed concrete structure according to EC2 regulations and usual practice in Belgium.
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 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 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.
The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Other Exam determines 100% of the final mark.
Within the Other Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:
The valid fiche can be found at the following link: CNST - H401.
Evaluation will consist in a written exam aiming at solving exercises similar to those proposed in the exercise sessions. The only reference material allowed for this written exam is a printed copy of the lecture notes.
This offer is part of the following study plans:
Master of Civil Engineering: Standaard traject (only offered in Dutch)
Master of Architectural Engineering: Default track (only offered in Dutch)
Master of Civil Engineering: Standaard traject (BRUFACE)
Master of Architectural Engineering: default