Single-Course Dansk 5 ECTS

Basement structures of insitu concrete

Overall Course Objectives

The student must gain sufficient knowledge and understand the behavior of concrete structures in the basement.
The student must gain skills in design of basement structures of insitu-cast concrete

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Learning Objectives

  • Analyze structural and statically model for basement and foundation structures
  • Evaluate possible load combinations
  • Calculate internal forces in basement structures by using elasticity theory and plasticity theory
  • Design and dimension plates and beams
  • Design and dimension walls and columns
  • Design and dimension joints in and between structural elements
  • Reflect on and motivate chosen solutions
  • Present and explain the group cooperation

Course Content

Overview of course subjects, where the students can delimit and plan the project work:
Mandatory:
Determinations of loads, statically models, statically determined and undetermined disc structures.
Internal forces in basement structures: Elasticity theory and plasticity theory
Structures carrying capacity: concrete slabs, concrete beams, concrete columns and concrete walls
Joints: design and carrying capacity
The project work must be done according to the subjects above and approved by the professors

Possible start times

  • 6 – 20 (Fri 8-12)

Recommended prerequisites

41236/62263, The student must have passed all mandatory courses regarding Mechanics and structural engineering in 1. – 4. semester.

Teaching Method

Presentations and assignments, leading to the course project
Students presentations and discussions. Self tuition
External professionals. Excursions. Study tour
Course Projects are carried out in groups of 2 – 4 students. Supervisors contribute to the group formation that integrates foreign and Danish students.

Faculty

Remarks

Section of Building Technology and Processes
Building and Civil Engineering: optional
Arctic Civil Engineering : optional

The assessment is based on the course project carried out during the course, and a presentation and discussion about the project, related to the professional subjects of the course.

Limited number of seats

Minimum: 10.

Please be aware that this course will only be held if the required minimum number of participants is met. You will be informed 8 days before the start of the course, whether the course will be held.

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Registration

Language

Dansk

Duration

13 weeks

Institute

Engineering Technology

Place

DTU Ballerup Campus

Course code 62360
Course type Graduate Engineer
Semester start Week 6
Semester end Week 20
Days Fri 8-12
Price

9.250,00 DKK

Please note that this course has participants limitation. Read more

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