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CVL 904
Structural Concrete Design II
Truss model and compression field theory for beams failing in shear and torsion; design of deep beams and corbels; design of two way slab systems using direct design method with beams and drop panels; design of two-way slab floor using elastic frame method. Introduction to prestressed concrete: pretensioning vs. post-tensioning technology; prestressing material properties; behaviour and design of statically-determined prestressed concrete beams in flexure, shear and serviceability; design of precast concrete hollow-core slabs and double-tee beams for building construction.
Weekly Contact: Lab: 2 hrs. Lecture: 3 hrs.
GPA Weight: 1.00
Course Count: 1.00
Billing Units: 1
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- CVL 908 - Structural Building Systems
- Civil Engineering