Course content

Reinforced concrete constructions according to the Eurocodes (NS-EN):

- design of slabs, beams and columns.

- design of foundations, basement/ retaining walls.

- Detailing and reinforcement guidance.

- Use of design tools

Learning outcome

Knowledge and skills:

The candidate

- has the necessary knowledge to explain both the empirical and theoretical basis for the Eurocodes (NS-EN) for the design of concrete structures.

- has sufficient knowledge of Eurocodes (NS-EN) to be able to use it to design/check reinforced concrete structures.

- have sufficient knowledge to design and check reinforcement placement and anchorage length in concrete structures in accordance to Eurocodes (NS-EN).

- can use digital tools to design/check load-bearing construction parts and to draw simple reinforcement drawings and reinforcement specification.

- has sufficient insight into the various safety factors to assess structures from an ethical perspective.

General competence:

- After having completed the subject the student will have very good insight into the capacity of concrete structures.

- have acquired the necessary technical terms of the subject

Learning methods and activities

Scheduled time:

lectures: 45 hours; organized guidance: 30 hours; work with compulsory assignments: 105 hours; other preparation: 40 hours; a total of 220 hours.

Compulsory work requirements:

- a project assignment that must be passed, group work or individually;

- and 4 to 6 exercises, all of which except one must be approved.

Compulsory assignments

• Approved exercises

Specific conditions

Recommended previous knowledge

Mechanics, Mechanics 2 og Design of constructions.

Course materials

Announced at the start of the course.