Dr. Mervyn J. Kowalsky
Spring Semester – 2015
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CE 726 – ADVANCED THEORY OF CONCRETE STRUCTURES
COURSE OVERVIEW AND OBJECTIVE
This course focuses on the non-linear behavior of reinforced concrete, with a special emphasis on
seismic design issues. The emphasis is on basic behavioral characteristics, and the primary course
objective is to develop a capability in the students to apply the fundamentals of reinforced concrete
behavior to the design of reinforced concrete systems. In order to accomplish this objective, we will
study material level behavior, member level behavior, and system level behavior. Some homework
assignments demonstrate these concepts through the use of a sample structure which will be
distributed during the semester.
PREREQUISITES
Reinforced Concrete (CE 327 or equivalent), Structural Analysis (CE 325 or Equivalent). HW 1
will cover the knowledge that students are expected to have prior to entering the course. Without
any in-class discussion, students must be able to solve the problems in HW 1. Students are strongly
encouraged to review their notes and homework from the prerequisite courses. Students will need to
know how to use Matlab. Software written in Matlab will be distributed and demonstrated that will
facilitate some of the homework problems.
TEXTS
1. Seismic Design of Reinforced Concrete and Masonry Buildings. Thomas Paulay and Nigel
Priestley. John Wiley, 1992. Optional. (Denoted by PP in Schedule)
2. Seismic Design and Retrofit of Bridges. Nigel Priestley, Frieder Seible, and Michele Calvi. John
Wiley, 1996. Optional. (Denoted by PSC in Schedule)
3. Reinforced Concrete: Mechanics and Design. Macgregor, any edition. (Denoted by M in
Schedule). Optional.
4. ACI 318-14. Optional.
GRADING
Homework – 30% (7 Assignments planned) NOTE: While it is good to discuss concepts with your
classmates, all homework assignments must be done individually, and be unique to each
student.
Midterm Exam – 25%; Final Exam - 45%; Only FE Exam approved calculators are allowed.
Please see: https://ncees.org/Exams/Exam-day_policies/Calculator_policy.php
LECTURES
Tuesday and Thursday: 3:00-4:15PM Mann 406. The only electronic device to be used in class is
your calculator. Keep your phones and other devices off and in your backpack.
OFFICE HOURS AND CONTACT INFORMATION
Tuesday and Thursday: 1:30-2:30 (On-campus students – EOL Students arranged as needed).
Phone:
919-515-7261
Email: kowalsky@ncsu.edu;
COURSE WEBSITES
http://courses.ncsu.edu/ce726/ (to enter message board)
http://courses.ncsu.edu/ce726/lec/601/ (to download files)
http://engineeringonline.ncsu.edu/onlinecourses/coursehomepages/SPR-2015/CE726.html for
engineering online video and note access)
Dr. Mervyn J. Kowalsky
Spring Semester – 2015
Lecture
Date
Topic
1
1-8
2
3
1-13
1-15
Components of Concrete Buildings and Bridges
The Capacity Design Philosophy
NO CLASS
Concrete Mixes and Material Properties
4
1-20
Monotonic and Cyclic Uniaxial Concrete Behavior
5
1-22
6
7
8
9
10
1-27
1-29
2-3
2-5
2-10
11
2-12
12
13
14
15
16
2-17
2-19
2-24
2-26
3-3
3-5
3-10
3-12
3-17
3-19
3-24
3-26
3-31
4-2
4-7
4-9
4-14
4-16
4-21
4-23
Effect of Multi-axial stresses on concrete
Steel properties, monotonic and cyclic behavior
Monotonic moment curvature analysis
Equivalent stress blocks
Importance of ductility and factors that influence it
Capacity design sequence revisited
Developing a structural model for RC building
frames
Developing a structural model for RC building
frames
Moment re-distribution
Beam flexure
Min steel issues
Max steel issues
Beam Anchorage
Midterm
Spring Break
Spring Break
Beam Anti-buckling; Overstrength revisited
Shear
Shear
Column demands
Column long bar design, splices, transverse steel
Spring Holiday
Column bi-axial bending
Beam to Column Joint – interior building joint
Beam to Column Joint – interior building joint
Beam to Column Joint – exterior building joint
Beam to Column Joint – exterior building joint
Overview of concrete structure assessment and
Pushover analysis
Final Exam 1:00-4:00PM
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18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
5-7
2
Read
M45-68
M87-92
PP95-106
M68-74
Paper - M
M92-98
PP115-118
PSC298-301
PP135-157
HW HW
Set Due
1
2
1
3
2
4
3
5
4
6
5
7
6
PP158-185
PP188-210
PP210-240
PP250-294
M604-714
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Spring Semester – 2015
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HOMEWORK PROBLEMS
HW 1: Reviewing Undergraduate Concrete
Calculating Mn for singly, doubly reinforced beams and columns.
HW 2: Material response and section analysis
Effect of confinement on stress/strain response.
Monotonic and cyclic moment vs. curvature analysis.
HW 3: RC Building Frame Analysis – Introduction of the Frame Building
Modelling of concrete moment frame under gravity and lateral forces
Moment re-distribution
HW 4: Beam Design and Detailing (Frame Building)
Beam design for flexure (confinement, anti-buckling, overstrength calculations)
Beam shear
HW 5: Column design (Frame Building)
Column demands
Longitudinal and transverse steel
Biaxial bending
HW 6, 7: Joints and Slabs
Interior and Exterior Joint design (Frame Building)
Slabs and Diaphragms
Two way slabs.
DISTANCE EDUCATION ISSUES
For students taking the course via distance, all assignments will be due by 5PM Eastern on the same
date as for on campus students by fax or email to EOL office. The mid-term (75 minute) and final
exam (3 hours) may be taken anytime starting 8AM two days prior, up to 5PM eastern, on the date
of the on-campus exam. The exam must be received at the EOL office by 9AM Eastern on the date
after the on-campus exam. The original hardcopy of both mid-term and final must be sent to the
EOL office.
Please email any questions you may have to me, and I will collect them and take a portion of class
time to address the questions. In some cases, I may simply reply to your email and not address the
question in class. If you feel a conversation is needed about a question, please contact me and I will
arrange a phone call. Also, I encourage the use of the message board by all students.
For on-campus students: Please refrain from sending email and instead come to my office to
discuss technical questions in person.
CAPTURED LECTURES
This on campus course will be captured and distributed via the Internet and/or electronic media as
part of the Engineering Online (EOL) program for the distance students. These video recordings
may contain an image of you entering the classroom, asking a questions or being a part of the studio
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class. Please notify Dr. Linda Krute, Director of EOL, in writing at ldkrute@ncsu.edu if you DO
NOT want your image to be included in the lecture presentation. If we do not hear from you after
the first week of the class, we will assume that you are in agreement with this procedure.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Attendance is mandatory, unless prior arrangements are made, or due to illness or other
emergencies. Students are responsible for all material presented in class. See
http://policies.ncsu.edu/regulation/reg-02-20-03. This is an EOL course, and all students will be
given access to all online materials, including video lectures. On-campus students must still attend
class, with the exceptions noted above.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY STATEMENT
Students will adhere to the academic policy set forth by University Code of Student Conduct
(http://policies.ncsu.edu/policy/pol-11-35-01) Plagiarism and cheating are attacks on the very
foundation of academic life, and cannot be tolerated within universities. Section eight (8) of the
Code defines academic dishonesty and provides information on potential sanctions for violators of
academic integrity. You will be asked to sign the following statement on each test and on the final:
“I have neither given nor received any unauthorized aid on this test.”
NCSU STATEMENT FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES:
Reasonable accommodations will be made for students with verifiable disabilities. In order to take
advantage of available accommodations, students must register with Disability Services for
Students at 1900 Student Health Center, Campus Box 7509, 515-7653.
http://www.ncsu.edu/provost/offices/affirm_action/dss/ For more information on NC State's policy
on working with students with disabilities, please see http://policies.ncsu.edu/regulation/reg-02-2001