Print this page Strength Design for Reinforced Concrete Hydraulic Structures
Vincent D. Reynolds, MBA, P.E.
Course Outline
Reinforced concrete hydraulic structures should be designed in accordance with ACI 318. This manual studies the concrete stress-strain relationship and yield strength of grade 60 reinforcement as given in ACI 318. This course will provide design with procedures and their applications. Several examples are given to enhance understanding of the material.
This 3 hour course will examine the strength and guidance for designing reinforced-concrete hydraulic structures by the strength design method. Several design methods will be presented along with detail requirements and design examples.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.
Learning
Objective
At the conclusion of this course, the student would have learned the following:
- Which section of ACI should be used in concrete strength design;
- The minimum distance between parallel bars;
- Maximum center-to-center spacing for reinforcement;
- Spacing for the No. 14 and No. 18 bars;
- Most efficient location of splices;
- Minimum cover for reinforcement;
- The single load factor method;
- Various earthquakes used in reinforced concrete design;
- Minimum thickness of walls;
- How to design for unusual or extreme loads;
- The maximum usable strain at the extreme concrete compression fiber; and
- How to determine the maximum shear strength of concrete.
Intended Audience and Benefit
This course is intended for structural engineers, hydraulic engineers, geotechnical engineers, environmental engineers, project managers, military engineers or anyone with an interest in designing reinforced concrete hydraulic structures.
Course Introduction
Reinforced concrete structures are those that will be subjected to submergence, wave action, chemically contaminated atmosphere, and severe climatic conditions. Typical hydraulic structures are stilling-basin slabs, concrete-lined channels, floodwalls, and spillway piers among others.
This 3 hour course will examine the strength and guidance for designing reinforced-concrete hydraulic structures by the strength design method. Several design methods will be presented along with detail requirements and design examples.
Course Content
This course is intended for structural engineers, hydraulic engineers, geotechnical engineers, environmental engineers, project managers, military engineers or anyone with an interest in designing reinforced concrete hydraulic structures. The course materials are based solely on the ACE Engineer Manual “Strength Design for Reinforced Concrete Hydraulic Structures” as found on the website of the Army Corps of Engineers. You are required to study Chapters 1 through 5 and appendix B of this document.
Strength Design for Reinforced Concrete Hydraulic Structures
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The information presented in this course could be used to enhance the student’s knowledge of Strength Design for Reinforced Concrete Hydraulic Structures in accordance with ACI 318.
Using good engineering judgment is always paramount in any situation. Utilizing good judgment and the knowledge gained in this course will aid the reader in the design of safe and efficient reinforced concrete hydraulic structures.
Related Links
For additional technical information related to this subject, please visit the following websites:
http://www.usace.army.mil/
http://www.epa.gov
http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/engineering/hydraulics/index.cfm
Quiz
Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.
DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDH Center or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered architect and/or professional engineer/surveyor. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.
