Module Details

Module Code: CIVL7026
Title: Reinforced Concrete Design
Long Title: Reinforced Concrete Design
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2021/22 ( September 2021 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5822 - Civil Engineering
Module Delivered in: 4 programme(s)
Module Description: This module will enable the learner to design and detail one-way spanning slabs, continuous beams, braced non-slender columns and pad foundations in accordance with relevant codes and standards.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Design singly and doubly reinforced concrete beams.
LO2 Design one-way spanning reinforced concrete slabs.
LO3 Design reinforced concrete braced non-slender columns and pad footings.
LO4 Prepare reinforcement drawings and reinforcement schedules.
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.
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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
Introduction
Reinforced concrete (RC) as a structural material; structural properties of concrete and steel reinforcement; limit state design to Eurocode 2; partial factors of safety; loading combinations at the ultimate limit state
Reinforced concrete beams
RC beam types; analysis of the RC section from first principles; analysis of statically determinate and indeterminate RC beams; singly and doubly RC beams; derivation of basic design equations for moment and shear; design to resist moment and shear; serviceability limit state checks; detailing and scheduling of reinforcement
Reinforced concrete one-way spanning slabs
RC slab types; analysis of statically determinate and indeterminate RC one-way spanning slabs; design to resist moment and shear; serviceability limit state checks; detailing and scheduling of reinforcement
Reinforced concrete braced non-slender columns
RC column types; braced and unbraced RC frames; slender and non-slender RC columns; classification of RC column slenderness; design equations for axial load and moment; design charts; detailing and scheduling of reinforcement
Reinforced concrete pad foundations
RC foundation types; design of RC pad foundations; detailing and scheduling of reinforcement
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Open-book Examination % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 3 Learning Outcomes 1
Assessment Description
First principles design of reinforced concrete section
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 2,4
Assessment Description
Design and detail a one-way spanning reinforced concrete slab.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 1,4
Assessment Description
Design and detail a multi-span reinforced concrete beam.
Assessment Type Open-book Examination % of Total Mark 25
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 3,4
Assessment Description
Design and detail a reinforced concrete braced non-slender column and/or pad footing.
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
Lecture Contact Delivery of module content Every Week 2.00 2
Tutorial Contact Design office Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Revision of lecture material and completion of class examples Every Week 2.00 2
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 5.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Delivery of module content Every Week 2.00 2
Tutorial Contact Design office Every Week 1.50 1.5
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Revision of lecture material and completion of class examples Every Week 3.50 3.5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.50
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • William M. C. McKenzie. (2013), Design of Structural Elements to Eurocodes, Second. Palgrave MacMillan, [ISBN: 978-0-230-21771-3].
  • The Institution of Structural Engineers. (2006), Manual for the design of concrete building structures to Eurocode 2, Version 1.3, The Institution of Structural Engineers, [ISBN: 9780901297426].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • The Concrete Society. (2017), Design and Detailed - Eurocode 2, Fourth. [ISBN: 9781904482918].
  • Bill Mosley, John Bungey, Ray Hulse. (2012), Reinforced Concrete Design to Eurocode 2, Seventh. [ISBN: 978-0-230-30285-3].
  • Chanakya Arya. (2009), Design of structural elements, Third. [ISBN: 978-0-415-46720-9].
  • Eugene O'Brien, Andrew Dixon & Emma Shields. (2012), Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete Design to EC2, Second. [ISBN: 9780415571951].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • Booklet, CIT Civil, Structural & Environmental Engineering Department. (2012), Design Aids Booklet.
  • Standard, NSAI. (2002), I.S. EN1991-1-1 - Eurocode 1: Actions on structures - Part 1-1: General actions - Densities, self-weight, imposed loads for buildings (including Irish National Annex:2005).
  • Standard, NSAI. (2005), I.S. EN1992-1-1 - Eurocode 2: Design of concrete structures - Part 1-1: General rules and riles for buildings.
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_CSTRU_8 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Structural Engineering 4 Mandatory
CR_CCIVL_7 Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering 6 Mandatory
CR_CCEEE_9 Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering (Environment and Energy) 3 Mandatory
CR_CSTEN_9 Master of Engineering in Structural Engineering 4 Mandatory