Composite Bridges and Numerical Methods in Structural Concrete (M_KB13)
Civil engineering master's degree course
2nd semester
Elective module
4 hours per week of a semester
6 ECTS credit points
Lecturers
Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Daniel Pak
Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Torsten Leutbecher
Kevin Metje, M.Sc.
Learning outcomes / Competences
Partial Module Composite Bridges- Basic knowledge of applying the finite element method in structural analysis of composite structures (elastic design),
- Proficient application of basic functions of the FE-Programme SOFiSTiK,
- Ability to transfer a real composite bridge building into a statical model.
- Advanced knowledge of applying the finite element method in structural analysis of concrete structures,
- Ability to transfer a real concrete structure into a statical model, while avoiding possible sources of error,
- Knowing the relevant enhancements and charateristics of physically nonlinear FE-analysis,
- Ability to interpret the results of computer based analyses and to perform a plausibility check,
- Proficient application of the FE-Programme RFEM, which is used in structural engineering,
- Knowledge of applying the FE-Programme ATENA, which is used in concrete research; this may serve as a basis for student research papers and theses.
Teaching contents
Partial Module Composite Bridges- Fundamentals of elasic design of composite bridges,
- Influence of load history (composite girder with/without self-weight bond, states of construction) on the elastic design of the structure,
- Consideration of primary and secondary effects of creep and shrinkage.
- Discretisation of reinforced concrete structures by finite elements,
- Singularities, convergency and plausibility check,
- Numerical problems in case of nonlinear structural behaviour,
- Material models and bond models.
Type of examination
Oral examination
Prerequisite for the admission to the examination
Accepted elaborations on selected topics
Additonal remarks
The elective module Composite Bridges and Numerical Methods in Structural Concrete requires good knowledge of composite structures (module Verbundbau), structural concrete (module Structural Concrete), engineering and structural mechanics as well as basic knowledge of the finite element method.