FUNDAMENTALS OF PRESTRESSED CONCRETE.

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Introduction to pre-tensioned concrete structures, bonded and unbonded constructions, hardware, stress calculations, section proportioning, flexural design, shear design, prestress losses, deflections, allowable stress, ultimate strength, analysis and design of composite beams, design of prestressed concrete bridges. Both American Concrete Institute (ACI 318 and ACI 319) and American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials Load and Resistance Factor Design (AASHTO LRFD) provisions will be discussed. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in CE 4347 and Admission to the CE Professional Program.