Course

CIVIL-414: Design of precast concrete structures

Summary

The course deals with the design of precast reinforced concrete structures, both for bridges and for buildings. The course is focused in learning by projects supplemented by some lectures by the teachers. The students will work in groups to design a precast structure.

Lectures

Instructor

David Carlos Fernandez-Ordoñez Hernandez

Expertise Construction.Structures.Concrete.Prefabrication.History of Construction. Teaching & PhD Courses Design of precast concrete structures CIVIL-414 The course deals with the design of precast reinforced concrete structures, both for bridges and for buildings. The course is focused in learning by projects supplemented by some lectures by the teachers.The students will work in groups to design a precast structure. Drawing structures CIVIL-126 The Drawing Structures I wil

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https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/design-of-precast-concrete-structures-CIVIL-414

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http://go.epfl.ch/CIVIL-414

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Summary

Lectures

Instructor

David Carlos Fernandez-Ordoñez Hernandez

Official source

https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/design-of-precast-concrete-structures-CIVIL-414

Moodle Page

http://go.epfl.ch/CIVIL-414

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Lectures in this course (6)

Introduction to Precast

Introduces precast concrete structures and advanced design techniques, covering topics like prefabrication, building connections, and construction projects.

Building floors and bridges

Covers the design of hollow core slabs, TT slabs, and I beams.

Design of Connections: Buildings and Bridges

Covers the design of connections in buildings and bridges, emphasizing joint zones, force transfer, and continuity solutions.

Sustainability tools

Explores EPD, LCA, and prefabrication in civil engineering for sustainable practices and waste reduction.

Introduction to Prestressing

Introduces post-tensioning and pre-tensioning techniques in concrete structures, covering types of prestressing steel and stressing procedures.

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