COURSE OUTLINE - - Cincinnati State Technical and Community CollegeCET-7954: Reinforced Concrete Design Course DescriptionA course on the theory and design process for common reinforced concrete members. Topics include: designing flexural and shear reinforcing in beams, designing columns using the ACI ultimate strength design method, standard testing procedures, and the properties of concrete as a structural material. Hours: 3 Lecture - 2 Lab - 4 Credit Total Class Hours: 45 HoursPrerequisites: CET 7944 Corequisites: Course Fee: $30.00 Curricula: CETA, CETCDay Offerings: SP SU Evening Offerings: SPSaturday Offerings: Virtual Offerings: Textbooks and References Required Author/Publisher ISBN eFollett.comReinforced Concrete Design Yes Spiegel/Limbrunner Prentice Hall 0-13-118767-8 Goals/ObjectivesTo introduce the fundamentals of reinforced concrete design using the ultimate strength method per the ACI code. Related Program OutcomesCivil Engineering Technology (CET)Outcome #1: The student will be able to communicate as individuals, as well as function effectively on teams, by applying oral and written skills.Outcome #2: The student will have an awareness of their responsibilities in the civil engineering technology field, recognizing the need for continual learning to remain well-prepared to face contemporary professional, social and global challenges in a diverse society.Outcome #3: The student will demonstrate an appropriate mastery of fundamental knowledge and tools, including surveying methods, CAD, engineering mechanics and other technological processes inherent to their specific field of study.Outcome #4: The students will demonstrate the knowledge of the importance of quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement in the civil engineering technology field.Outcome #5: The student will demonstrate an ability to identify, analyze and solve technical and design problems.Outcome #6: The student will be able to apply fundamental knowledge along with current techniques and skills to conduct experiments, analyze data, interpret and apply results to improve processes. Course TopicsTopic Chapter Description Pages Hours 1 Chapter 1, 2 Components and properties of concrete. 3 Class Hours 2 Chapter 2 Ultimate strength design philosophy. 1 Class Hours 3 Chapter 2 Concrete Beam behavior . 2 Class Hours 4 Chapter 2 Evaluation of existing beams for moment. 2 Class Hours 5 Chapter 2 Design of reinforced concrete beams. 2 Class Hours 6 Chapter 2 One-way slab design with temperature and shrinkage steel. 1 Class Hours 7 Chapter 4 Shear behavior in beams. 7 Class Hours 8 Chapter 4 Designing for Shear. 2 Class Hours 9 Chapter 5 Bond, anchorage, and development length. 6 Class Hours 10 Chapter 9 Column design using interaction diagrams. 1 Class Hours Laboratory ProjectsLab Chapter Description Pages HoursPage 1 of 2CET-7954: Reinforced Concrete Design8/9/2007http://www.cyberstate.us/abank/CourseOutline.asp?CourseOutlineCourse=CET-79541 Technical Report Writing/Safety 2 Lab Hours2 Effect of w/c ratio on compressive strength. 5 Lab Hours3 Effect of gradation. 5 Lab Hours4 Beam strength with various amounts of steel (theoretical vs. actual). 4 Lab Hours5 Library Research / Tests 2 Lab Hours Computer UsageMicrosoft Word & Excel for Lab Report required. Written CommunicationsLab Reports. Calculus UsageExplanation of theoretical bar cutoffs assignment Library UsageLab reports require us of library resources and ASTM reference material. Graded AssignmentsItem Description Weight1 Test 1 25.00%2 Test 2 25.00%3 Test 3 25.00%4 Lab Reports 25.00% Grade ScaleA B C D F 90 - 100 80 - 89.9 70 - 79.9 Not Given Below 70 NotesNote Description1 Tests are closed book, Closed Note, 3x5 note card permitted.2 Graded homework will be considered in Final Course Grade determination.3 Late Assignments will not be accepted.4 No Test Retakes or Make-ups will be offered without prior approval by instructor5 All written assignments for this course will be graded for both technical content and writing skills.6 ACCE Core Subject Matter - Design Theory(3 hrs), Construction Materials (1 hr); Topical Content - Written Communication, Math, Building Codes, Structural Design, Construction Materials7 Special Needs: Any student with a disability necessitating accommodations prescribed by the Americans with Disability Act or section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act must meet with Mr. David Cover, Special Needs Counselor, prior to participating in classroom or laboratory activities. He will be the primary resource to determine what accommodations are necessary to provide the appropriate learning opportunity for the student. Mr. Cover may be contacted at 513-569-1613. Prepared By: Thomas Burns, P.E. Revision Date: Thursday, August 09, 2007Page 2 of 2CET-7954: Reinforced Concrete