Pokhara University
1. Course Description
This course is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the design principles and practices related to various RCC structural elements in civil engineering. It focuses on Limit State Methods to design different elements according to the codal provisions and ductile detailing of the reinforcement and prestressed concrete structure.
2. General Objectives
The course is designed with the following general objectives:
- To enable the students to design simple reinforced cement concrete elements, using limit state method of design for beam, slab, staircase, columns, footings and domes
- To enable the students to analyse prestressed concrete design with concept
- To acquaint the students with the detailing of various RCC structures
3. Contents in Detail
| Specific Objectives | Contents |
|---|---|
| Recognize different RCC structures and properties of ingredients |
Unit I: Introduction (2 hrs)
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| Explain different methodologies used in RCC design |
Unit II: Design Methods (4 hrs)
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| Analyse, design and develop detail of different sections based on Limit state method |
Unit III: Limit State Design for Beams and Slabs (14 hrs)
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| Specific Objectives | Contents |
|---|---|
| Analyse, design and develop detail of various types of columns and footings |
Unit IV: Limit State Design for Columns and Footings (12 hrs)
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| Analyse, design and develop detail of staircases, water tank and concept of miscellaneous structures |
Unit V: Design and Detailing of Miscellaneous Structures (7 hrs)
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| Analyse, design and develop detail of prestressed concrete |
Unit VI: Analysis and design of prestressed concrete (6 hrs)
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4. Methods of Instruction
Lecture, Tutorial, Discussion, Readings and Practical works
5. List of Tutorials
The following tutorial activities of 15 hours per group of maximum 24 students should be conducted to cover all the required contents of this course.
| Units | Tutorials |
|---|---|
| 3 | Conducting the design problems related to beam and slab for flexure shear and torsion using Limit state method |
| 4 | Conducting the design problems related to columns and footings |
| 5 | Conducting the design problems related various types of staircases |
| 6 | Conducting the design problems related prestressed concrete |
6. Practical Works
- To determine Pure bending failure of a beam and its load-deformation characteristics
- To determine Shear failure of a beam and its load-deformation characteristics
- To determine Combined bending and shear failure of a beam and its load-deformation characteristics
- Conducting and investigating Lap-splice failure of longitudinal bar in beam
- Computer-simulation for designing of various RCC beam columns slabs and footings
- Computer simulation for reinforced and prestressed concrete beams
7. Evaluation System and Students' Responsibilities
Evaluation System
In addition to the formal exam(s) conducted by the Office of the Controller of Examination of Pokhara University, the internal evaluation of a student may consist of class attendance, class participation, quizzes, assignments, presentations, written exams, etc.
Internal Evaluation
| Component | Weightage |
|---|---|
| Theory | |
| Attendance & Class Participation | 10% |
| Assignments | 20% |
| Presentations/Quizzes | 10% |
| Internal Assessment | 60% |
| Practical | |
| Attendance & Class Participation | 10% |
| Lab Report/Project Report | 20% |
| Practical Exam/Project Work | 40% |
| Viva | 30% |
Total Internal Marks: 50
Semester-End Examination: 50
Full Marks: 50 + 50 = 100
Students' Responsibilities
Each student must secure at least 45% marks in the internal evaluation with 80% attendance in the class to appear in the Semester End Examination. Failing to obtain such score will be given NOT QUALIFIED (NQ) and the student will not be eligible to appear in the End-Term examinations. Students are advised to attend all the classes and complete all the assignments within the specified time period. If a student does not attend the class(es), it is his/her sole responsibility to cover the topic(s) taught during the period. If a student fails to attend a formal exam, quiz, test, etc. there won't be any provision for a re-exam.
8. Prescribed Books and References
Text Books
- Jain, A.K. Reinforced Concrete: Limit State Design. Roorkee: Nem Chand and Co
- Jai, Krishna and Jain, O. P. Design of R.C.C. Structure
References and Codes
- Daya Ratnam, P. Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures. New Delhi: Oxford & IBH Publishing Co.
- Sinha, S.N. Reinforced Concrete Design. India: Prentice Hall Private Limited.
- Rao, K. L. Design of R.C.C. Structures
- Varghese, P.C. Limit State Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures. India: Prentice Hall Pvt. Ltd.
- Kumar, Sujeet. Concrete Structures-I. New Delhi: S.K. Kataria & Sons.
- N. Krishna Raju Prestressed Concrete | 6th Edition (28 April 2018); McGraw Hill Education (India) Private Limited
- IS 13920: Ductile Detailing Of Reinforced Concrete Structures Subjected To Seismic Forces
- IS 456: 2000 (Reaffirmed in 2021) Plain and Reinforced Concrete code of practice
- IS 1893 2016 criteria for earthquake design methods
- NBC 205