Mar 29, 2024  
2015-2016 Graduate Academic Catalog 
    
2015-2016 Graduate Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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AE 744 - Prestressed Concrete Design

3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
Course Description
This course presents the behavior and design of prestressed concrete members and structures. Topics include PCI and ACI design criteria, flexural member design, compression member design, and connection design. (prereq: AE 740 )
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  • Design prestressed concrete beams for deflection, flexure, development, shear, and torsion; Design prestressed concrete columns subjected to axial and flexural loads; Determine prestressed connection capacities

Prerequisites by Topic
  • Reinforced Concrete

Course Topics
  • Analysis Methods; Loss of Prestress; Flexure Design; Shear and Torsion Design; Compression Member Design; Connection Design

Coordinator
Richard DeVries



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