49150 Prestressed Concrete Design

6cp; 3hpw; availability: all courses
Requisite(s): 120 credit points of completed study in C10061 Bachelor of Engineering Diploma in Engineering Practice OR 120 credit points of completed study in C10066 Bachelor of Engineering Science OR 120 credit points of completed study in C10067 Bachelor of Engineering
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses.
There are also course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
Recommended studies: Students should have knowledge of linear-elastic analysis of cracked and uncracked PSC sections, equivalent loads and load-balancing techniques for PSC beams, design to AS 3600 Concrete Structures for ultimate moment capacity, shear and strength at transfer of statically determinate PSC beams, and the fundamentals of the structural analysis of indeterminate structures.
Postgraduate
Subject coordinator: C Wilkinson

This subject introduces students to the analysis of continuous PSC beams, taking account of hyperstatic reactions, moments and shears, and how to incorporate these into design for ultimate moment, shear and strength at transfer in accordance with AS 3600. Then the effect of varying concordant profiles is also considered.

The analysis and design of continuous flat slabs and punching shear (with and without drop panels) is covered, taking account of hyperstatic reactions, moments and shears, and the eccentricity of the prestressing force at the drop panels.

Further, the design of tension members, end block reinforcement and the calculation of prestress losses is covered. Design of prestressed compression members and design for torsion may be covered.

Assessment: Early revision quiz (5 per cent), assignments (30 per cent), mid-semester exam (30 per cent), final exam (35 per cent).

Typical availability

Autumn semester, City campus
This subject is offered in even years only; it will next be offered in 2008.

For detailed information, see the full subject description at:
http://www.eng.uts.edu.au/Current_Students/postgraduate/subject_desc/49150.htm

Fee information

2008 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $907.50
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.

2008 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,532.00

Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.

Subject EFTSL: 0.125

Access conditions

Note: The requisite information presented in this subject description covers only academic requisites. Full details of all enforced rules, covering both academic and admission requisites, are available at Access conditions and My Student Admin.