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Advanced Design of Concrete Structures

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This lecture covers the advanced design of concrete structures, focusing on topics such as loads, hollow core slabs, reinforcing bars, beams, calculations, and strut and tie models for corbels. The instructor discusses the design of pads, the characteristics of the building, and the strut and tie models for the corbels. The lecture also includes information on the location, construction date, dimensions, and height of the building at the Airport of Malpensa in Milan.

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