Course Information
Line Number 239080
Course Name CE908 - Advanced Prestressed Concrete
Course Description
Elastic and plastic concepts of shear equilibrium and torsional equilibrium theories in prestressed concrete. Continuous prestressed beams and portal frames. Consideration of short- and long-term effects using detailed incremental time step methods and other methods. Design of prestressed compression and tension members. Consideration of P-? effect in the design of prestressed slender columns. Analysis and design of two-way prestressed slabs and plates, yield line theory. Advanced applications; prestressed concrete tanks and prestressed highway bridges. Term paper dealing with selected advanced related topics will be required.