Information Package / Course Catalogue
Advanced Reinforced Concrete
Course Code: MCE510
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: English
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 8
Objectives of the Course

Providing an understanding over advanced topics in reinforced concrete structures.

Course Content

Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Sections (Moment-curvature relationship, N-M interaction diagram), Torsion (Equilibrium torsion, compatibility torsion), Punching, Combined Axial Load and Biaxial Bending, Capacity Design, Seismic Design Principles for Reinforced Concrete Structures, Effect of Infill Walls in Lateral Response.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Mehmet Eren UZ
Learning Outcomes
1.He/She can understand the general behavior of reinforced concrete sections
2.He/She can understand the response of reinforced concrete members subjected to torsional moments
3.He/She can comprehend the punching problem
4.He/She can understand the response of reinforced concrete members under combined axial load and biaxial bending
5.He/She can have an understanding over the capacity design
6.He/She can understand the principles for seismic design of reinforced concrete structures
7.He/She can understand the possible effects of infill walls in lateral response of reinforced concrete structures
Recommended or Required Reading
1.U. Ersoy, G. Özcebe and T. Tankut, Reinforced Concrete, METU Press, 2008.
2.R. Park and T. Paulay, Reinforced Concrete Structures, John Wiley & Sons, 1975
3.E. G. Nawy, Reinforced Concrete : A Fundamental Approach, Pearson Prentice Hall, 6th Edition 2005.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Sections (Moment-curvature relationship)
Week 2 - Theoretical
Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Sections (N-M interaction diagram)
Week 3 - Theoretical
Torsion
Week 4 - Theoretical
Torsion
Week 5 - Theoretical
Torsion
Week 6 - Theoretical
Punching
Week 7 - Theoretical
Punching
Week 8 - Theoretical
Combined Axial Load and Biaxial Bending
Week 9 - Theoretical
Combined Axial Load and Biaxial Bending
Week 10 - Theoretical
Capacity Design
Week 11 - Theoretical
Capacity Design
Week 12 - Theoretical
Seismic Design Principles for Reinforced Concrete Structures
Week 13 - Theoretical
Seismic Design Principles for Reinforced Concrete Structures
Week 14 - Theoretical
Effect of Infill Walls in Lateral Response
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%25
Final Examination1%35
Assignment5%15
Project1%25
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory1453112
Assignment58040
Project116016
Midterm Examination115217
Final Examination112315
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)200
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026