Course detail

Special Concrete Structures (K)

FAST-CL004Acad. year: 2022/2023

Analysis of space structures. Prestressed concrete structures in the structural engineering. High-rise buildings. Slabs structures prestressed by bonded and unbonded cables.
Arch structures in the civil engineering. Arch bridge structures. Examples of arch structures. Domes and shells.
Suspension and cable-stayed systems. Cable-stayed structures. Suspension structures.
Stress-ribbon structures.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

6

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

prof. Ing. Jiří Stráský, DSc.

Department

Institute of Concrete and Masonry Structures (BZK)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

A student gains these knowledge and skills:
• The ability to analyse selected special concrete structures, e.g. high-rise buildings, arches, shells, suspension and cable-stayed structures.

Prerequisites

structural mechanics, concrete structures, prestressed concrete, concrete bridges

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Not applicable.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Not applicable.

Course curriculum

1. Analysis of space structures.
2. Prestressed concrete structures in the structural engineering.
3. High-rise buildings.
4. Slabs structures prestressed by bonded and unbonded cables.
5. Arch structures in the civil engineering. Arch bridge structures.
6. Domes.
7. Shells.
8. Suspension and cable-stayed systems. Cable-stayed structures.
9. Suspension structures.
10. Stress-ribbon structures.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

To analyse selected special concrete structures, e.g. high-rise buildings, arches, shells, suspension and cable-stayed structures.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Extent and forms are specified by guarantor’s regulation updated for every academic year.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

RUHE, H. Priestorové strešné konštrukcie. . Bratislava: ALFA, 1979. (SK)
SALVADORI, Mario a HELLER, R. Konštrukcia v architekture. Bratislava: ALFA, 1971. (SK)
STRÁSKÝ, Jiří. Stress Ribbon and Cable-supported Pedestrian Bridges. London: Thomas Telford, 2005. ISBN 07277-3282-X. (EN)

Recommended reading

Elektronické studijní opory FAST VUTStráský Jiří. Konstrukční systémy a analýza lan. 28 stran, 2013; Stráský Jiří. Konstrukce tvořené předpjatým pásem a membránou. 88 stran, 2013; Stráský Jiří. Konstrukce podporované kabely. 64 stran, 2013 (CS)
BILLINGTON, David. Thin Shell Concrete Structures. New York: McGraf-Hill Book Com., 1982. ISBN 0070052794. (EN)
BRŰHWILER, Eugen a MENN, Christian. Stahlbetonbrücken. Wien, New York: Springer-Verlag, 2003. ISBN 3-211-83583-0. (DE)
SALVADORI, Mario. Why Buildings Stand up: The Strength of Architecture. New York: WW Norton and Com., 2002. ISBN 0-393-30676-3 (EN)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme N-P-C-SI Master's

    branch K , 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory

  • Programme N-K-C-SI Master's

    branch K , 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory

  • Programme N-P-E-SI Master's

    branch K , 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Jiří Stráský, DSc.

Syllabus

1. Analysis of space structures. 2. Prestressed concrete structures in the structural engineering. 3. High-rise buildings. 4. Slabs structures prestressed by bonded and unbonded cables. 5. Arch structures in the civil engineering. Arch bridge structures. 6. Domes. 7. Shells. 8. Suspension and cable-stayed systems. Cable-stayed structures. 9. Suspension structures. 10. Stress-ribbon structures.

Exercise

26 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Jiří Stráský, DSc.

Syllabus

1. Prestressed floor structure of storeyed garages: Design of dimensions and prestressing force, geometry, loading states. 2. Calculating model of a slab. 3.- 4. Computational determination of internal forces together with graphical outputs. 5. Completion of structural solution and its control. 6. Dimensioning of a slab on bending strength. 7. Correction. 8. Dimensioning of a slab on bursting stress. 9. Drawings. Control of dimensioning. 10. Project submission. Credit.