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Course Description Course Name : Prestressed Concrete Course Code : İM-508 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. CENGİZ DÜNDAR Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learns the methods of analysis of prestressed concrete Learns the basic methods and principles to be followed in design Learns the design of pretensioning and posttensioning systems Learns the advantages and disadvantages of prestress Learns the properties of materials used in the manufacture of prestressed elements Learns the methods of prestressing systems and calculations Learns prestress losses calculations Learns the bending analysis and design of the prestressed concrete Learns the effect of shear force and torsion of the prestressed element Learns the calculation of the cracking moment of the prestressed beam Understands the application of circular prestress Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Principles of prestressed concrete. Loss of prestress. Analysis and design of sections for flexure, shear, bond, bearing. Partial prestress and nonprestressed reinforcement. Continuous beams, slabs, tension and compression members. Circular prestressing. Course Contents : Examination of the analysis methods of the prestressed concrete, prestressed classes, loading conditions, material types, prestressing systems, loss of prestress, flexural analysis and design, the effect of shear force and torsion, bond, circular prestressing. Language of Instruction : English Work Place : Engineering Faculty Graduate Classrooms   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Development and general principles of prestressed concrete Lecture note Written and oral expression, explanation with presentation, sample analysis 2 Classification and types of prestressed, stages of loading, load factors, advantages and disadvantages of prestressed concrete, partial prestressing Lecture note Written and oral expression, explanation with presentation, sample analysis 3 Concrete strength requirements, concrete strain characteristics,stell wires, steel strands, loss of prestres, friction Lecture note Written and oral expression, explanation with presentation, sample analysis 4 Analysis of sections for flexure, stresses in concrete due to loads, stresses in steel due to loads, cracking moment Lecture note Written and oral expression, explanation with presentation, sample analysis 5 Ultimate moment bonded tendons, the modes of failure of prestressed concrete beam sections,the computation of ultimate resisting moment Lecture note Written and oral expression, explanation with presentation, sample analysis 6 Moment curvature analysis – bonded beams, steps of in the post cracking analysis Lecture note Written and oral expression, explanation with presentation, sample analysis 7 Ultimate moment- unbonded beams, composite sections Lecture note Written and oral expression, explanation with presentation, sample analysis 8 Midterm exam none Written exam 9 Design of sections for flexure, preliminary design of beam section Lecture note Written and oral expression, explanation with presentation, sample analysis 10 Elastic design, general concepts Lecture note Written and oral expression, explanation with presentation, sample analysis 11 Elastic design, no tension in concrete, steps of design procedure Lecture note Written and oral expression, explanation with presentation, sample analysis 12 Elastic design, allowing and considering tension Lecture note Written and oral expression, explanation with presentation, sample analysis 13 Elastic design, composite section and ultimate design Lecture note Written and oral expression, explanation with presentation, sample analysis 14 Shear, bond, bearing; flexural bond at intermadiate points, prestressed transfer bond in pretensioned concrete Lecture note Written and oral expression, explanation with presentation, sample analysis 15 Bearing at anchorage and transverse tension at end block Lecture note Written and oral expression, explanation with presentation, sample analysis 16/17 Final exam none Written exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Ben, C. and Gerwick, JR., 1993. Construction of prestressed concrete structures.  Bennett, E. V., 1973. Structural Concrete Elements.  Hurst, M. K., 1998. Prestressed Concrete Design.  Nilson, A. H. and Winter, G., 1986. Design of concrete structures.  Nawy, G. E., 2003. Prestressed Concrete.     Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 40     Homeworks/Projects/Others 3 60 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Have knowledge and understanding at advanced level providing required basis for original projects in the field of civil engineering based on qualifications gained at undergraduate level. 5 2 Gain required knowledge through scientific research in the field of engineering, evaluate, interpret and apply data. 4 3 Be aware of new and emerging applications,examine and learn where necessary. 5 4 Construct engineering problems, develop strategies to solve them, and apply innovative methods for solutions. 5 5 Design and implement analytical modeling and experimental research and solve complex situations encountered in this process 5 6 Develop new and / or original ideas and methods; develop innovative solutions for the system, part, and process design. 4 7 Have learning skills 3 8 Be aware of innovative developments in the field of civil engineering, and analyse and learn them when needed. 5 9 Transfer process and results of the projects in the field of civil engineering or on national and international platforms in written or oral form. 4 10 Have knowledge in current techniques and methods applied in civil engineering. 4 11 Use computer software as well as information and communication technologies at the level required in the field of civil engineering 4 12 Oversee social, scientific and ethical values in all professional platforms. 5 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 4 56     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 3 5 15     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 15 15     Final Exam 1 20 20 Total Workload: 148 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.92 ECTS Credit: 6