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 Course  Lecture
  • Title: Pre-stressed Concrete Structures
  • Department: Civil Engineering
  • Author: Prof. Devdas Menon , Prof. Amlan Kumar Sengupta
  • University: IIT Madras
  • Type: WebLink
  • Abstract:
    Module 1: Introduction, Prestressing Systems and Material Properties (7 Hours)
    Topic

    Hours
    Basic Concept
    Early Attempts of Prestressing
    Brief History
    Development of Building Materials

    1
    Definitions
    Advantages of Prestressing
    Limitations of Prestressing
    Types of Prestressing
    • Source of prestressing force
    • External or internal prestressing
    • Pre-tensioning or post-tensioning
    • Linear or circular prestressing
    • Full, limited or partial prestressing
    • Uniaxial, biaxial or multiaxial prestressing

    1
    Prestressing Systems and Devices
    Pre-tensioning
    • Introduction
    • Stages
    Advantages
    Disadvantages
    Devices
    • Jacks
    • Anchoring devices
    • Harping devices

    1
    Post-tensioning
    • Introduction
    • Stages
    Advantages
    Disadvantages
    Devices
    • Anchoring devices
    • Sequence of anchoring
    • Jacks
    • Couplers
    • Grouting

    1
    Constituents of Concrete
    • Introduction
    • Aggregate
    • Cement
    • Water
    • Admixtures
    Hardened Concrete
    • Strength of concrete
    • Stiffness of concrete
    • Durability of concrete
    • High performance concrete
    • Allowable stresses in concrete

    1
    Hardened Concrete
    • Stress-strain curves for concrete
    • Creep of concrete
    • Shrinkage of concrete
    Properties of Grout
    Codal Provisions

    1
    Prestressing Steel
    • Introduction
    • Forms of prestressing steel
    • Types of prestressing steel
    • Properties of prestressing steel
    • Stress-strain curves for prestressing steel
    • Relaxation of steel
    • Durability
    • Fatigue
    Codal Provisions

    1

    Module 2: Losses in Prestress (3 Hours)
    Topic

    Hours
    Notations
    • Geometric properties
    • Load variables
    Losses in Prestress
    • Elastic shortening
    • Pre-tensioned axial members
    • Pre-tensioned bending members
    • Post-tensioned axial members
    • Post-tensioned bending members

    1
    Losses in Prestress (Part I)
    • Friction
    • Anchorage slip
    Force Variation Diagram

    1
    Losses in Prestress (Part II)
    • Creep of concrete
    • Shrinkage of concrete
    • Relaxation of steel
    Total Time-dependent Loss

    1

    Module 3: Analysis of Members (6 Hours)
    Topic

    Hours
    Analysis of Members Under Axial Load
    • Introduction
    • Analysis at transfer
    • Analysis at services loads
    • Analysis of ultimate strength
    • Analysis of behavior

    1
    Analysis of Member Under Flexure (Part I)
    • Introduction
    Analysis at Service Loads
    • Based on stress concept
    • Based on force concept
    • Based on load balancing concept

    1
    Analysis of Member Under Flexure (Part II)
    • Cracking moment
    • Kern point
    • Pressure line

    1
    Analysis of Member Under Flexure (Part III)
    Analysis for Ultimate Strength
    • Variation of stress in steel
    • Condition at ultimate limit state
    Analysis of Rectangular Sections

    1
    Analysis of Flanged Sections
    1
    Analysis of Partially Prestressed Sections
    Analysis of Un-bonded Post-tensioned Beams
    Analysis of Behaviour

    1

    Module 4: Design of Members (6 Hours)
    Topic

    Hours
    Design of Members
    • Calculation of demand
    Design of members for Axial Tension
    • Design of prestressing force
    • Analysis of ultimate strength
    Design of Member for Flexure
    • Calculation of moment demand.
    • Preliminary design

    1
    Design of Sections for Flexure (Part I)
    • Final design
    • Final design for type 1 members
    • Special case

    1
    Design of Sections for Flexure (Part II)
    • Final design of type 2 members

    1
    Design of Sections for Flexure (Part III)
    • Choice of sections
    • Determination of limiting zone
    • Post-tensioning in stages

    1
    Design of sections for Flexure (Part IV)
    • Magnel’s graphical method

    1
    Detailing Requirements for Flexure
    Detailing Requirements for Shear
    Detailing Requirements for Torsion

    1

    Module 5: Analysis and Design for Shear and Torsion (6 Hours)
    Topic

    Hours
    Analysis for Shear
    • Introduction
    • Stress in an uncracked beam
    • Types of cracks
    • Components of shear resistance
    • Modes of failure
    • Effect of prestressing force

    1
    Design for Shear (Part I)
    • Limit state of collapse for shear
    • Maximum permissible shear stress
    • Design of transverse reinforcement
    • Detailing requirement for shear

    1
    Design for Shear (Part II)
    • General comments
    • Design steps
    • Design of stirrups for flange

    1
    Analysis for Torsion
    • Introduction
    • Stresses in an uncracked beam
    • Crack pattern under pure torsion
    • Components of resistance for pure torsion
    • Modes of failure
    • Effect of prestressing force

    1
    Design for Torsion (Part I)
    • Limit state of collapse for torsion
    • Design of longitudinal reinforcement
    • Design of transverse reinforcement

    1
    Design for Torsion (Part II)
    • Detailing requirements
    • General comments
    • Design steps

    1

    Module 6: Calculations of Deflection and Crack Width (1 Hour)
    Topic

    Hours
    Calculation of Deflection
    • Deflection due to gravity loads
    • Deflection due to prestressing force
    • Total deflection
    • Limits of deflection
    • Determination moment of inertia
    • Limits of span-to-effective depth ratio
    Calculation of Crack Width
    • Method of calculation
    • Limits of crack width

    1

    Module 7: Transmission of Prestress (2 Hours)
    Topic

    Hours
    Transmission of Prestress (Part I)
    • Introduction
    • Pre-tensioned members
    Transmission length
    Development length
    End zone reinforcement

    1
    Transmission of Prestress (Part II)
    • Post-tensioned members
    End zone reinforcement
    Bearing plate

    1

    Module 8: Cantilever and Continuous Beams (3 Hours)
    Topic

    Hours
    Cantilever Beams
    • Introduction
    • Analysis
    • Determination of limiting zone
    • Cable profile

    1
    Continuous Beams (Part I)
    • Introduction
    • Analysis
    • Incorporation of moment due to reactions
    • Pressure line due to prestressing force

    1
    Continuous Beams (Part II)
    • Concordant cable profile
    • Cable profiles
    • Partially continuous beams
    • Analysis at ultimate limit state
    • Moment redistribution

    1

    Module 9: Special Topics (6 Hours)
    Topic

    Hours
    Composite Sections
    • Introduction
    • Analysis of composite sections
    • Design of composite sections
    • Analysis for horizontal shear transfer

    1
    One-way Slabs
    • Introduction
    • Analysis and design

    1
    Two-way Slabs (Part I)
    • Introduction
    • Analysis
    • Features in modeling and analysis
    • Distribution of moments to strips

    1
    Two-way Slabs (Part II)
    • Checking for shear capacity
    • Spandrel beams
    • Anchorage devices
    • Additional aspects

    1
    Compression Members
    • Introduction
    • Analysis
    • Development of interaction diagram
    • Effect of prestressing force

    1
    Circular Prestressing
    • Introduction
    • General analysis and design
    • Prestressed concrete pipes
    • Liquid storage tanks
    • Ring beams
    Conclusion

List of Lectures

Prestressing System
Types Of Prestressing
Prestressing System And Devices(pre-tensioning)
Prestressing System And Devices(post-tensioning)
Concrete(part-1)
Concrete,grout(part-2)
Prestressing Steel
Losses In Prestress
Friction&anchorage Slip
Creep,shrinkage & Relaxation Losses
Analysis Of Members [53:22]
Analysis Of Members Under Flexure
Cracking Moment,kern Point And Pressure Line
Analysis Of Rectangular Sections
Analysis Of Flanged Sections
Analysis Of Partically Prestressed Section
Design Of Members
Design Of Members For Flexure (type1 Members)
Design Of Members For Flexure (type1&type3)
Choice Of Sections And Determination Of Limiting
Magnel`s Graphical Method
Detailing Requirements
Analysis And Design For Shear And Torsion
Design For Shear (part 1)
Design For Shear (part 2)
Analysis Of Torsion
Analysis Of Torsion(part -1)
Analysis Of Torsion(part -2)
Calculations Of Deflection And Crack Width
Transmission Of Prestress
Post-tensioned Members
Cantilever Beams
Continuous Beams(part 1)
Continuous Beams(part 2)
Composite Sections
One-way Slabs
Two-way Slabs(part-1)
Two-way Slabs(part-2)
Compression Members
Circular Prestressing,conclusion
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