Online course "Fundamentals of Designing Reinforced Concrete Structures According to SP RK EN 1992-1-1:2004/2011"

• Understand Eurocode principles: Learn the fundamentals of structural design according to SP RK EN 1990.
• Determine loads on structures: apply the regulatory requirements of SP RK EN 1991.
• Design reinforced concrete elements: columns, walls, beams, slabs taking into account axial load, bending and shear force.
• Perform limit state calculations: strength calculations, deflection checks, crack opening control.
• Perform special calculations and design: punching in flat slabs, torsion, adhesion and anchoring of reinforcement.
• Consider durability and fire resistance, design features of earthquake-resistant structures, apply standards for the design of buildings in seismically hazardous areas, and design structures taking into account their life cycle.

Course program

1. Introduction to Eurocode 0 (SP RK EN 1990: Fundamentals of structural design)

Lesson topics:

• An overview of the Eurocodes system and their purpose;
• Structure and organization of Eurocodes;
• Basic principles of SP RK EN 1990;
• Requirements for safety, serviceability and durability;
• Limit states: ultimate load-bearing capacity (ULS) and serviceability limit states (SLS);
• Partial safety factors for loads and materials;
• Load combinations and design situations.

2. Introduction to Eurocode 1 (SP RK EN 1991: Actions on structures)

Lesson topics:

• Load classification:

1. Permanent loads (dead weight, finishing);
2. Variable loads (wind, snow, operational loads).

• Emergency loads (earthquake, impact, explosion);
• Design situations and calculation cases;
• Load combinations and safety factors;
• National applications and regional adaptations.

3. Introduction to Eurocode 2 (SP RK EN 1992: Design of reinforced concrete structures) and material properties

Lesson topics:

• Scope of Eurocode 2;
• Basic assumptions in the design of reinforced concrete structures;
• Properties of concrete:

1. Strength classification and material coefficients;
2. Creep and shrinkage;
3. Stress and strain diagrams.

Properties of reinforcement

• Steel classes and their behavior under load.

4. Design of concrete elements under axial load (columns and walls)

Lesson topics:

• Types of compressed elements (short and flexible columns);
• Loss of stability and flexibility coefficient;
• Interaction of axial force and bending moment (N-M diagrams);
• Minimum reinforcement and reinforcement requirements;
• Structural stability and secondary effects (imperfections).

5. Design of beams for bending and shear force

Lesson topics:

• Bending behavior of reinforced concrete beams;
• Calculation of bending moments and shear forces;
• Transverse reinforcement (stirrups, inclined rods);
• Control of crack opening and limitation of deflections.

6. Serviceability limit states (deflections and crack control)

Lesson topics:

• Principles of operation of reinforced concrete structures;
• Deflection limits and their calculation;
• Calculation of crack width and reinforcement strategy;
• The influence of creep and shrinkage on performance characteristics;
• Methods for reducing cracking and deflection.

7. Punching and design of slabs

Lesson topics:

• Types of plates: unidirectional, bidirectional, flat;
• Distribution of loads in slabs;
• Punching in column-slab joints;
• Calculation of slab thickness and its reinforcement;
• Details and practical recommendations.

8. Torsion, anchoring and coupling of reinforcement

Lesson topics:

• Torsional behavior of concrete elements;
• Torsional design methods;
• Anchoring of reinforcement and calculation of adhesion;
• Reinforcement overlap length;
• Practical aspects of anchorage detailing.

9. Fire resistance and durability of reinforced concrete structures

Lesson topics:

• Fire resistance requirements according to Eurocode 2;
• Fire classification and protection of concrete;
• Durability of structures in various environments;
• Impact classes and protection of structures;
• Selection of concrete mixtures for aggressive conditions.

10. Design of reinforced concrete structures in seismically hazardous areas and the use of modern software systems

Lesson topics:

• Design of reinforced concrete structures in seismic areas. Basic requirements of Eurocode 8 (SP RK EN 1998-1). Concepts and methods for ensuring seismic resistance;
• Features of reinforcement and design solutions;
• Review of software solutions for calculations according to SP RK EN 1992. Functionality and application;
• Final discussion of the project and consolidation of the material covered.