Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya · BarcelonaTech

Prestressed Concrete (2500039) – Course 2025/26 PDF

Contents

Introduction to prestressed concrete

Dedication

2h Large group + 1h Laboratory classes + 4h 11m Self Study
Total: 7h 11m

Prestressing technology

Dedication

2h Large group + 2h 48m Self Study
Total: 4h 48m

Instant and delayed response of the concrete Instantaneous and delayed response of reinforcing and prestressing steels Calculation of deformations and stresses in concrete and steel

Dedication

3h Large group + 1h Medium group + 5h 36m Self Study
Total: 9h 36m

Safety and durability. Limit state method. Prestressing actions. Effects on isostatic and hyperstatic structures. Example of structural analysis of the prestressed.

Dedication

3h Large group + 1h Medium group + 5h 36m Self Study
Total: 9h 36m

Instant prestressing losses Elongation of active reinforcements and tensioning order. Deferred prestressing losses. Example of prestressing losses and active armature elongation

Dedication

3h Large group + 2h Medium group + 7h Self Study
Total: 12h

Dedication

3h Laboratory classes + 4h 11m Self Study
Total: 7h 11m

Criteria for Cracking Limit States Sizing of the prestressing force Example of sizing of the prestressing force ELS of deformations ELU Flexocompression Example ELU Flexocompression ELU Shear ELU shear lag Example ELU shear lag Prestress anchorage Example design anchorage area

Dedication

10h 30m Large group + 7h Medium group + 24h 30m Self Study
Total: 42h

Aspects of constructive details and arrangement of reinforcements

Dedication

1h Large group + 1h 24m Self Study
Total: 2h 24m

Prefabrication Applications of prestressed concrete in bridge engineering, public works and construction

Dedication

2h 30m Large group + 3h 30m Self Study
Total: 6h

Dedication

3h Laboratory classes + 4h 11m Self Study
Total: 7h 11m