4173 Principles of Reinforced/Prestressed Concrete

This subject covers the principles, applications and code specifications used in structural reinforced concrete members subjected to flexure (i.e. beams, girders, joists, lintels, girths, etc.), tension, compression members (i.e. columns), using Elastic Limit Method (also known as Allowable/ Working Stress Design – ASD/WSD) and Ultimate Strength Design (USD) methods. It also covers topics on pre-stressed concrete. Principles of prestressing, constituent material, loading and allowable stresses, prestress losses, working and ultimate stress analysis.