CE 531
Reinforced Concrete 2
(3 - 0:3)
Description: Review of design basis, ultimate strength versus unified design approaches, tension- and compression-controlled
members, strain limits. Serviceability analysis, deflection and cracking control, shrinkage and creep deflection. Analysis and design
for torsion. Slender columns. Analysis of building frames, simplifications, idealization. Two-way slabs, column-supported slabs,
direct design method, equivalent frame method. Design of stairs.
Pre-requisite: CE 432 Reinforced Concrete 1
Prerequisites by Topic: General Concrete Properties, Analysis and design of rectangular and flanged sections using single and
double reinforcement, Analysis and design of short columns under axial loads and bending moments, Analysis and design of one-way
solid and ribbed slabs.
Post requisites: CE 591 Graduation Project I, CE 592 Graduation Project II, CE 731 Advanced Reinforced Concrete.
Student Assessment: Assignments and notes (10%), Project (5%), 2 Quizes (5%), 2 Exams @ 20% each (40%), Final Exam (40%)
Learning outcomes, delivery and assessment methods- Cross Reference Table:
Assignments and exams
Program
Objectives
1, 2, 3
ABET 2000
Criterion 3
a, b, e
Examples and problems
Assignments and exams
2, 3, 4, 5, 6
a, b, c, d, e, f, g, I,
j, k
3. Design of reinforced concrete footings
Examples and problems
Assignments and exams
1, 2, 3
a, b, e
4. Analysis and design of building frames.
Examples and problems
Assignments and exams
1, 2, 3
a, b, e
5. Design of column-supported solid slabs using direct design
method.
Examples and problems
Assignments and exams
2, 3, 4, 5, 6
a, b, c, d, e, f, g, I,
j, k
6. Analysis and design for Torsion, Torsion Plus Shear.
Examples and problems
Assignments and exams
1, 2, 3
a, b, e
7. Serviceability requirements, cracking control, short and long
term deflection analysis for simple and continuous beams.
8. Design of reinforced concrete stairs.
Examples and problems
Assignments and exams
2, 3
a, b, e
Examples and problems
Assignments and exams
1, 2, 3
a, b, e
Student Learning Outcome
Method of Delivery
Assessment Methods
1. Analysis and design of continuous reinforced concrete
beams using ACI moment and shear coefficients.
2. Design of slender columns subjected to axial load and
bending.
Examples and problems
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Catalog
Data
CE 531 Reinforced Concrete 2
(3 – 0 – 3) – 3 credits
Review of design basis, ultimate strength versus unified design approaches, tension- and
compression-controlled members, strain limits. Serviceability analysis, deflection and cracking
control, shrinkage and creep deflection. Analysis and design for torsion. Slender columns.
Analysis of building frames, simplifications, idealization. Two-way slabs, column-supported
slabs, direct design method, equivalent frame method. Design of stairs.
Textbook
A.H. Nilson, Design of concrete structures (13th Ed.) McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
ISBN 0-07-115425-6.
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Coordinator
Goals
Prof. Mohamed Shiyab
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Learning
Outcomes
Building Code Requirements for Reinforced Concrete, ACI 318M-02 and
Commentary, 2002.
Nawy, E.G., “Reinforced Concrete - A Fundamental Approach", 5th Edition,
Prentice Hall.
Wang, Chu-Kia and Salmon C. G., “Reinforced Concrete Design”, 5th Edition,
Harper Collins.
McCormac, J. C. “Design of Reinforced Concrete”, 4th Edition, Addison – Wesly.
Ferguson, P. M., "Reinforced Concrete Fundamentals," John Wiley & Sons.
To establish a firm understanding of the behavior of reinforced concrete
structures.
To develop proficiency in the methods used in current design practice.
To achieve familiarity with the codes and design specifications governing
practical design, particularly the provisions of ACI Building Code.
To be able to design concrete structures safely, economically, and efficiently.
To develop skills in preliminary and detailed design of continuous reinforced
concrete structures.
To acquire a solid background in different design methods for slabs.
After successfully completing this course, the students should be able to:
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Find the internal forces and moment envelopes of continuous
beams considering placement of loads using ACI moment
coefficients, classical and computer methods.
Be capable of carrying out comprehensive design based on
ultimate strength method.
Carry out the complete design of flexural members subjected to
flexural moment, shear force, and torsion.
Design columns subjected to axial load and bending, braced and
un-braced slender columns due to gravity and wind loads.
Design of different types of reinforced concrete footings.
Analyze and design all types of concrete slabs by the direct design
method.
Design of reinforced concrete frames.
Investigate control of flexural cracks based on crack width, Zfactor and bar spacing applying the requirements of ACI code.
Design all types of reinforced concrete stairs.
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Topics
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Continuous beams (USD)
Design of columns
Design of footings
Analysis of building frames
Design of slabs
Design for torsion
Serviceability analysis (cracking and deflection)
Design of stairs
Exams
3Lectures (75 min. each)
4Lectures
4 Lectures
4 Lectures
4 Lectures
4 Lectures
3 Lectures
2 Lectures
2 Lectures
Computer Usage
STAAD, PROKON, SAP, Self Programming.
Instructional methods
Lectures and discussion, Assignments and project, Site visit for building under
construction.
GRADING POLICY:
90 and above
80 – 89
70 – 79
60 – 69
50 – 59
Less than 50
Estimated
Content
Excellent
Very Good
Good
Accepted
Pass (Weak)
Fail
Engineering Science
Engineering Design
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1 Credit
2 Credit
Prepared by
Mohamed Shiyab
Date
Friday, February 12, 2016
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