Module Details

Module Code: CIVL6030
Title: Intro. to Reinforced Concrete
Long Title: Intro. to Reinforced Concrete
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( September 2019 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5822 - Civil Engineering
Module Delivered in: 3 programme(s)
Module Description: This module will introduce reinforced concrete and enable the learner to determine actions/loadings on a simple beam and to design the beam to resist the effects of such actions. The module will also enable the learner to prepare detailed reinforcement drawings and associated material schedules for slabs, beams, columns and pad footings.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Determine the effects of actions on a simply supported reinforced concrete beam and design the beam resistance accordingly;
LO2 Prepare and interpret drawings for reinforced concrete slabs, beams, columns and foundations;
LO3 Prepare and interpret reinforcement bar bending schedules;
LO4 Apply design code rules for structural design and detailing of reinforced concrete elements.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
None.
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Reinforced Concrete
General principles; Function of structure, stability and serviceability. Concrete: Composition, properties, specification, testing. Reinforcing Steel: Types, properties.
Actions on Structural Members
Actions/loads on structural members; Transfer of actions/loads through a reinforced concrete framed structure.
Effects of Actions
Effects of actions/loads on a reinforced concrete beam.
Introduction to Reinforced Concrete Design
Composite action of concrete and reinforcing steel providing durable and strong structural elements. Areas of reinforcemcent required to resist effects of shear and bending on simply supported beams. Beam deflection verifications.
Reinforced Concrete Detailing
Steel reinforcement drawings prepared from design sketches for reinforced concrete slabs, beams, columns and pad foundations. Drawings to be prepared both by hand and use of proprietary detailing software (e.g. CADSRC).
Bar bending schedule
Shape codes for the reinforcing steel. Detailed material schedules for the above listed reinforced concrete elements.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 2,3,4
Assessment Description
From design sketch/notes, prepare a detailed reinforced concrete drawing and materials schedule for an in-situ pad footing.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 50
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Design, detail and prepare material schedule for a reinforced concrete beam.
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 2,3,4
Assessment Description
From design sketch/notes, prepare a detailed reinforced concrete drawing and materials schedule for an in-situ single span beam.
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 11 Learning Outcomes 2,3,4
Assessment Description
From design sketch/notes, prepare a detailed reinforced concrete drawing and materials schedule for an in-situ multi-span beam.
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 2,3,4
Assessment Description
From design sketch/notes, prepare a detailed reinforced concrete drawing and materials schedule for an in-situ slab.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Delivery of module content & Design Office Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact Preparing CAD drawings and material schedules Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Revision of lecture material and preparation and completion of drawings and material schedules; Prepare drawings and material schedules Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Delivery of module content & Design Office Every Week 1.50 1.5
Lab Contact Preparing CAD drawings and schedules Every Week 1.50 1.5
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Revision of lecture material and preparation and completion of drawings and material schedules; Prepare drawings and material schedules Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Institution of Structural Engineers & The Concrete Society. (2006), Standard method of Detailing Structural Concrete, 3rd. [ISBN: 9780901297419].
  • Derek Seward. (2014), Understanding Structures, 5th. Palgrave Macmillan, [ISBN: 9781137376565].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • The Institution of Structural Engineers. Manual for the design of concrete building structures to Eurocode 2, 1.3. The Institution of Structural Engineers, [ISBN: 9780901297426].
  • William M. C. McKenzie. (2013), Design of Structural Elements to Eurocodes, 2nd. Palgrave MacMillan, [ISBN: 9780230217713].
  • The Concrete Society. (2017), Designed and Detailed - Eurocode 2, 4th. [ISBN: 9781904482918].
  • Bill Mosley, John Bungey, Ray Hulse. (2012), Reinforced concrete design to Eurocode 2, 7th. Palgrave, [ISBN: 9780230302853].
  • Chanakya Arya. (2009), Design of structural elements, 3rd. [ISBN: 9780415467209].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • Booklet, CIT Department of Civil, Structural & Environmental Engineering. Approved Design Aids.
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_CCIVL_7 Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering 4 Mandatory
CR_CENVI_7 Bachelor of Engineering in Environmental Engineering 4 Mandatory
CR_CCIVL_6 Higher Certificate in Engineering in Civil Engineering 4 Mandatory