Advanced Theory of Concrete Structures. CE726 ... Objectives: concrete
members and structural systems. 2. ... by email directly to the instructor in pdf
format.
Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering North Carolina State University
Advanced Theory of Concrete Structures CE726 Spring 2014 Instructor:
Dr R. Seracino 214 Constructed Facilities Laboratory (CFL), Centennial Campus
[email protected]
Lectures:
3:00 – 4:15 3:00 – 4:15
Tuesday Thursday
125 Withers 125 Withers
Office Hours: 10:00 – 12:00 Tuesday 214 CFL 10:00 – 12:00 Thursday 214 CFL Consultation available at other times by prior appointment. TA:
Mr Milad Hallaji
[email protected] Email: I will generally reply to emails on Tuesday and Thursday. Email communication is my preferred option. Phone: Phone calls are to be arranged for a specific date and time via email.
Pre-req:
CE522 Theory and Design of Prestressed Concrete (or equivalent). Assumed knowledge in undergraduate reinforced concrete design (eg CE327 or similar).
Learning Resources:
Lectures. Video lectures and notes from the EOL course homepage: http://engineeringonline.ncsu.edu/onlinecourses/coursehomepages/SPR-2014/CE726.html
Related course material from the CE726 course homepage: https://wolfware.ncsu.edu/
No text book is required. References may be provided, as necessary. Course Objectives:
1. Ability to apply principles of solid mechanics to the analysis of concrete members and structural systems. 2. Improved understanding of the nonlinear behavior of concrete members and structural systems. 3. Ability to design complex concrete members and structural systems.
Text in boxes apply specifically to the EOL section CE726 – 601.
Grading:
Homework: 25% Midterm Test: 15% Project: 25% Final Exam: 35%
(approximately one assignment every two weeks) (open notes, Thursday 6 March 2014) (due Wednesday 23 April 2014) (open notes, 1:00 – 4:00 pm Thursday 1 May 2014)
Submissions: Submit all material for grading by 3:00 pm EST on the assigned due date by email directly to the instructor in pdf format. Midterm:
5 – 7 March 2014.
Final Exam: 30 April – 2 May 2014. The Midterm and Final Exam must be proctored. Engineering Online students must submit the name of an individual to serve as a proctor to the EOL office. Proctors will receive and administer the exams according to the schedule in the syllabus. For additional details, please see: http://engineeringonline.ncsu.edu/onlinecourses/courselogistics.htm Grading Scale:
A+ B+ C+ D+ F
97-100 87-89.9 77-79.9 67-69.9
