Module Details

Module Code: CIVL8032
Title: Prestressed Concrete and Mason
Long Title: Prestressed Concrete and Masonry Design
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( September 2019 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5822 - Civil Engineering
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: This module will provide the learner with a comprehensive understanding of the design of prestressed concrete and masonry.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Apply the principles of prestressed concrete design
LO2 Design pre-tensioned and post-tensioned concrete beams, floor slabs and bridge beams
LO3 Apply code of practice procedures to the design of prestressed concrete elements
LO4 Design vertically and laterally loaded masonry walls
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).
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.
No incompatible modules listed
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
Prestressed concrete
Principles of prestressed concrete design: Prestressing and the prestressed section, feasible prestressing zone, Magnel lines, transfer and service stresses, loss of prestress, ultimate limit states of flexure and shear, deflection, composite members.
Structural masonry
Masonry units, materials and properties. Vertically and laterally loaded masonry walls.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework25.00%
End of Module Formal Examination75.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Open-book Examination % of Total Mark 25
Timing Week 10 Learning Outcomes 4
Assessment Description
Design a vertically and/or laterally loaded masonry wall
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 75
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

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
Lecture Contact Presentation of theory and examples Every Week 3.00 3
Tutorial Contact Design problems Every Week 1.00 1
Independent Learning Non Contact Self study 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
Lecture Contact Presentation of theory and examples Every Week 2.00 2
Tutorial Contact Design problems Every Second Week 0.50 1
Independent Learning Non Contact Self study Every Week 4.50 4.5
Total Hours 7.50
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.50
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • The Institution of Structural Engineers. (2019), Manual for the design of concrete building structures to Eurocode 2, 1.3. The Institution of Structural Engineers, [ISBN: 9780901297426].
  • A J Threlfall. (2002), An Introduction to Prestressed Concrete, British Cement Association, [ISBN: 0721015867].
  • Eugene O'Brien, Andrew Dixon, Emma Sheils. (2012), Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete Design to EC2, [ISBN: 9780415571951].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • William M.C. McKenzie. (2013), Design of Structural Elements to Eurocode, 2nd.. Palgrave Macmillan, [ISBN: 9780230217713].
  • The International Masonry Society. (1997), Eurocode for Masonry, ENV 1996-1-1 - Guidance and Worked Examples, 1st Ed.. The International Masonry Society, Stoke-on-Trent.
  • Gilbert, Mickleborough and Ranzi. (2017), Design of Prestressed Concrete to Eurocode 2, 2nd. CRC press, Croydon, [ISBN: 9781466573109].
  • K. S. Elliott, A. K. Tovey. (1992), Precast concrete frame buildings, British Cement Association, Slough, [ISBN: 9780721014166].
  • Elliott K. S.. (1996), Multi-Storey Precast Concrete Framed Structures, Blackwell Science, Cambridge, MA, [ISBN: 9780632034154].
  • F.K. Kong, R.H. Evans. (1990), Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete, 3rd. Spon Press, [ISBN: 9780419245605].
Supplementary Article/Paper Resources
Other Resources
  • Booklet, Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering. (2012), Design Aids Booklet.
  • Design Standard, NSAI. The Structural Eurocodes.
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_CSTRU_8 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Structural Engineering 7 Elective
CR_CSTEN_9 Master of Engineering in Structural Engineering 7 Mandatory