Department of Civil Engineering University of Moratuwa

Module - CE 4012 Design of Concrete Structures II Assignment I

Assignment Design of a prestressed precast concrete beam Marks 16%
Learning Able to collect relevant details and perform the design of a statically
Outcome determinate pretensioned prestressed concrete beam
1. Application of knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering 2

2. Effective communication 1

3. In-depth technical competence in at least one engineering discipline 2

4. Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution 2

5. Ability to utilize a systems approach to design and operational 1
Programme performance
Outcomes 6. Individual and team work 1
7. Understanding of the social, cultural, global and environmental
responsibilities of the professional engineer, and the need for sustainable 0
development
8. Understanding of the principles of sustainable design and development 0
9. Understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities and 0
commitment to them
10. Expectation of the need to undertake life-long learning and capacity to 0
do so
0 not covered under this 1 covered to some extent
2 covered to a greater extent 3 one of the main themes of the subject
Lecturer Dr. K. Baskaran

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Important

1. Please note that plagiarism is treated as a serious offence and therefore the work you
produce must be individual and original.
2. All sources of information must be referenced using Harvard Referencing where a
reference list / Bibliography should be included at the end of the assignment.
3. Please note that the submission date given for the assignment (14 days after the date of
performance for the laboratory session) is the final date that you can submit the
assignment. If the given submission date is a public holiday, redefined submission
deadline will be at 1300 hr of the immediate following working day. Late submissions
will be graded lower.
4. Assignments returned to students for corrections must be re-submitted within 10 days
5. Failure to re-submit the previously marked assignment with the re-submitted
assignment will mean that results cannot be released for the respective unit.

Plagiarism

Although research and discussion form an essential part of the assignment, deliberate copying
of the work of others or unacknowledged copying from printed or electronic sources is NOT
permitted. Disciplinary actions will be taken against those who are found guilty of
plagiarism. Signing of this sheet is required to indicate your compliance with the above
regulations.

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EXERCISE
A firm involved in manufacturing prestressed precast construction requested your assistance
in the design of prestressed precast beams. The beams are simply supported on load bearing
walls. The design loadings can be obtained from BS 6399 or Reynolds Handbook. Design
the prestressed precast beam (rectangular sections) according to BS 8110. Table 1 describes
building type and span. Table 2 shows design strengths to be considered at service state.

Group No. Type of loading Span

1 Dwelling units 3.0 m
2 Hospital wards 5.5 m
3 Offices for general use 4.0 m
4 Lecture rooms 6.0 m
5 Rooms with Mainframe computers 4.5 m
6 Car park 6.0 m
7 Hospital wards 4.5 m
8 Offices for general use 4.2 m
9 Lecture rooms 5.0 m
10 Rooms with Mainframe computers 5.5 m
Table 1: Type of loading and span

Group No. At service

1 Grade 40
2 Grade 60
3 Grade 50
4 Grade 50
5 Grade 60
6 Grade 60
7 Grade 50
8 Grade 40
9 Grade 50
10 Grade 50
Table 2: Concrete grade at service

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REPORT

Your Design Report should include

(1) Load calculation

(2) Selection of suitable section
(3) Magnel diagram
(4) Tendon arrangement
(5) Tendon profile
(6) Prestress loss calculation
(7) Check for ULS flexure
(8) Design for shear
(9) Check for deflection
(10) Detailing & Drawings

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