CIV4231

Theory of structures 4B

(ENG)

R Al-Mahaidi and J G Sanjayan

5 points + 26 lectures, 13 tutorials and 6 workshop hours + First semester + Clayton + Prerequisites: CIV3228, CIV3230

Synopsis: Review of plastic design; slab design; Hillerborg0s strip method, yield line analysis; reinforcement design using plastic theory. Theory of prestressed concrete; behaviour under load of PC members, flexural strength design of beams, concepts of full and partial prestressing, serviceability criteria, sources of prestressing losses, estimation of deflections and design for shear strength.

Assessment: Examinations (3 hours): 70% + Assignments: 30%