Course detail

Modelling of Structures

FAST-DLB041Acad. year: 2024/2025

The truss analogy method for concrete structures design, principles for the set up and application of strut-tie model, application for design of reinforcement of selected structural details. Framed members subjected to shear, truss analogy and compression field theory. Composite structures concrete-concrete. Structural design of step-by-step constructed structures, approximate calculation methods of rheological effects solution, time discretisation method. Temperature stressed structures - principles of solution and the application.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

8

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing. Miloš Zich, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Concrete and Masonry Structures (BZK)

Entry knowledge

structural mechanics, elasticity and plasticity, principles of calculation of the creep and shrinkage effects of concrete on concrete structures design

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

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

Aims

Providing information about the modern methods of concrete members design using a truss analogy.
Knowledge of the methods for analysis of concrete structure details and for solution of interaction of force effects on a concrete section.
Understanding of the methods for analysis of long-term effects of concrete and composite structures in view of the rheological properties of concrete.
Explanation of the design method of temperature stressed structures.
A student gains these knowledge and skills:
• Knowledge of the modern methods of concrete members design using a truss analogy.
• Knowledge of the methods for analysis of concrete structure details and for solution of interaction of force effects on a concrete section.
• Understanding of the methods for analysis of long-term effects of concrete and composite structures in view of the rheological properties of concrete.
• Understanding of the design method of temperature stressed structures.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

BAŽANT, Zdeněk P. a L´HERMITE, Robert: Mathematical Modelling of Creep and Shrinkage of Concrete, John Wiley and Sons, New York 1988, ISBN 047-1-920-576 (EN)
COLLINS, Michael P. a MITCHELL, Denis. Prestressed Concrete Structures. New Jersey: Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey 1991. ISBN 0-13-691635-X (EN)
HSU, Tomas. T. C. a MO, Y. L: Unified Theory of Concrete Structures, Wiley 2010, ISBN: 978-0-470-68874-8 (EN)
BACHMAN, Hubert a STEINLE, Alfred: Precast Concrete Structures. Berlin: Ernst und Sohn, 2011. ISBN 978-3-433-02960-2.
NAVRÁTIL, Jaroslav. Předpjaté betonové konstrukce. Brno: CERM, 2008. ISBN 978-80-7204-561-7. (CS)
ŠMERDA, Zdeněk a KŘÍSTEK, Vladimír: Creep and Shrinkage of Concrete Elements and Structures, SNTL, Praha 1988, ISBN 978-0-444-989-376 (EN)

Recommended reading

Fib Model Code for Concrete Structures 2010. Lausanne, Switzerland: fib, 2013. ISBN 978-3-43360-408-3 (EN)
NAVRÁTIL, Jaroslav. Prestressed Concrete Structures. Ostrava: VŠB - TU, 2014. ISBN 978- 80-248-3625-6 (EN)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme DKA-K Doctoral 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
  • Programme DPA-K Doctoral 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
  • Programme DPC-K Doctoral 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
  • Programme DPC-K Doctoral 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

39 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Miloš Zich, Ph.D.
doc. Ing. Radim Nečas, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. Modern aspects of structures modelling. Application of the truss analogy method for concrete structures design. 2. Principles for the set up and application of strut-tie model. 3. Relation of the truss analogy method to concrete structures dimensioning. 4. Application of strut-tie model for design of reinforcement of selected structural details. 5. Framed members subjected to shear. 6.–7. Composite structures concrete-concrete. 8. Compression field theory. Interaction of the force effects using compression field theory. 9. Structural design of step-by-step constructed structures. 10. Effects of creep and shrinkage on structures. 11. Approximate calculation methods of rheological effects solution. 12. Method of time discretisation. 13. Temperature stressed structures - principles of solution and the methods application on specific concrete structures.