wk MODULE 12 STRUCTURAL DESIGN AND DETAILING (60 Hours, 4 Credits)

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C1 Overview of structural design

Explain and locate Neutral axis Explain dead loads, imposed loads and

wind loads. Calculate design load for ultimate and

serviceability limit state. Explain serviceability limit state in terms

of deflection, cracking, durability, fire resistance

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C2 Demonstrate knowledge of the design methods of reinforced concrete rectangular beams.

Calculate the moment of resistance for a singly reinforced section.

Calculate minimum amount of longitudinal bars and stirrups.

Explain Bar Spacing rules. Design a continuous rectangular beam

for compression and tension steel. Illustrate standard detailing practice. Draw beam section and elevation. Carry out reinforcement detailing and

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C3 Design solid slabs

Carry out preliminary sizing of slabs using span-effective depth ratio.

Design slabs for bending spanning in one direction and check for deflection.

Carry out reinforcement detailing and describe curtailment of bars.

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C4 Demonstrate knowledge of the Design Of Short And Slender Columns

Differentiate between short columns. Design short braced column(axially

loaded / supporting an approximate symmetrical arrangement of beams)

Design short columns resisting moments and axial forces using design chart.

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C5 Demonstrate knowledge of the method of design of isolated footings subjected to axial load and moment.

Calculate the pressure distribution under a pad footing using the permissible bearing pressure with axial load and moment acting on the base

Calculate the reinforcement required to resist bending for an axially loaded base

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C6 Demonstrate understanding of the use of structural steel in buildings

Design beams for bending and shear. Design columns to carry a known axial

load and a nominal moment in simple construction.

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C7 Demonstrate understanding of the use of structural timber in buildings

Explain the factors that affect the design of structural timber- Influence factors: load duration, load

sharing, buckling, maximum depth to breadth ratios

Describe the method for designing structural timber for beams and columns, taking into account the factors mentioned above.

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Correction of class test

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