PRESTRESSED CONCRETE STRUCTURES PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
INS417	PRESTRESSED CONCRETE STRUCTURES	7	3	3	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. AHMAD RESHAD NOORI
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It is aimed to provide the concepts of prestressing, design of prestressed elements, to explain the construction details in prestressed elements, to give an ability to apply knowledge of prestressed concrete to engineering problems.
Contents of the Course Unit:	It includes the following topics; material, prestressing methods, loss of prestress, behaviour of isostatic beams under flexure, allowable stresses, full and partial prestressing, composite beams, prestressed beams, pre/final design for flexure, calculation of shear reinforcement, torsion, camber and crack checking, moment-curvature relations, continuous beams, compression and tension members, circular prestressing, prestressed slabs.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
To be able to comprehend the materials of prestressed concrete and behavior of prestressed concrete
To be able to comprehend the behavior of prestressed concrete members in flexure, shear and/or torsion effects
To be able to design of prestressed concrete members

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature Research	Introduction, historical background, material: concrete, reinforcing and prestressing steel	Expression
2	Literature Research	Prestressing methods, pre/post tensioning	Expression
3	Literature Research	Loss of prestress	Expression
4	Literature Research	Analysis methods, cross sectional characteristics of beams	Expression
5	Literature Research	Flexural analysis in simple beams, allowable stresses	Expression
6	Literature Research	Ultimate moment of prestressed beams, full and partial prestressing, composite beams	Expression
7	Literature Research	Design of prestressed beams, pre/final design	Expression
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature Research	Shear design	Expression
10	Literature Research	Design for torsion	Expression
11	Literature Research	Bond and transfer lengths, camber calculation, crack check, moment-curvature relationship.	Expression
12	Literature Research	Continuous beams, provision of continuity, concordant cable, design	Expression
13	Literature Research	Compression members, slenderness effect	Expression
14	Literature Research	Tension members, circular prestressing	Expression
15	Literature Research	Prestressed concrete slabs	Expression
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Linn. T.Y., Burns N.H.; Design of Prestressed Concrete Structures, , John Wiley and Sons,
K.Özden, İ.Eren, A.Trupia, T.Öztürk; Öngerilmeli Beton, İ.T.Ü. 1998
Collins M.P.,Mitchell D.; Prestressed Concrete Structures,Prentice Hall, 1991
Libby, J.R.;Modern Prestressed Concrete,Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1984.
S.Şener ; Ön Gerilmeli Beton,Alp Yayınevi, 2006 .
TS 3222 Öngerilmeli Beton Yapıların Hesap ve Yaoım Kuralları,TSE, 1979

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The formal systems used in civil engineering takes and Discuss the different methods		1

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Civil engineering design for the project presentation ensures the correct expression				3

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Civil engineering design for the project presentation ensures the correct expression			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Rise construction in the areas of production engineering can work independently and take responsibility for these issues			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	As a requirement of the civil engineering profession and the current change follows the principle of lifelong learning		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	As an individual becomes aware of social and professional responsibility			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The powers and responsibilities of civil engineering and construction management takes place within				3

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	14	2	28
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	7	2	14
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	2	2
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	35	35
Mid-Term Exam	1	2	2
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	25	25
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	39	0	148