Course detail

Strengthening of concrete and masonry structures

FAST-DL57Acad. year: 2009/2010

Principles of investigation of construction stability. Models of structures behaviour relating to their reconstruction. Basic methods of concrete and masonry structures strengthening.
Strengthening with external reinforcement, bandage and with prestressing.
Strengthening of masonry structures with external reinforcement and prestressing.
Methods of calculation of co-action of timber structures with masonry and concrete.
Stiffening of structures with longitudinal reinforcement. Application of joint reinforcement for slabs and walls strengthening. Construction of great openings in existing walls and floors structures using external reinforcement.
Vertical prestressing of composite structures.
Application of new modern materials ant technologies in design and evaluation of load-bearing structures.

Language of instruction

Czech

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing. Ladislav Čírtek, CSc.

Department

Institute of Concrete and Masonry Structures (BZK)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Not applicable.

Prerequisites

structural mechanics, design of concrete and masonry structures, prestressed concrete

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Not applicable.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Requirements for successful completion of the subject are specified by guarantor’s regulation updated for every academic year.

Course curriculum

1. Principles of structural investigation of a structure.
2. Structural models of the structures relating to their reconstruction.
3. Principles of the strengthening methods of concrete and masonry structures.
4.-5. Strengthening of concrete structures using external reinforcement, bandage and prestressing.
6.-7. Strengthening of masonry structures using external reinforcement, and prestressing.
8.-9. Methods of calculation of the co-action of timber, masonry and concrete structures.
10. Stiffening with longitudinal reinforcement. Application of reinforcing netting for the wall and slabs strengthening.
11. Construction of large openings in the existing wall and floor structures using external reinforcement.
12. Vertical prestressing of composite structures.
13.-14. Application of new modern materials ant technologies in design and evaluation of load-bearing structures.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

To gain knowledge about conventional and modern methods of concrete and masonry structures strengthening.

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

Not applicable.

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme D-K-C-SI Doctoral

    branch PST , 2 year of study, winter semester, elective

  • Programme D-P-C-SI Doctoral

    branch PST , 2 year of study, winter semester, elective

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

39 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Ladislav Čírtek, CSc.