Concrete Design Structure Design Assignment
You are given two design options for a 8.4m*7.4m concrete structure. You should address the below questions in a report format (include a cover page, introduction, page numbering, and a reference list)
- Explain and elaborate the notes provided in the concrete profiles drawing.
- Outline the most common types of cracks in concrete and their causes.
- Some cracks develop in concrete at a very early stage prior to curing. Investigate these types of cacks including what causes them and how to mitigate their occurrence.
- It is noted on the PT drawing in Design Model 1 that the strands should be stressed in two stages, initial stressing and final stressing. Explain the reason for this stage stressing.
- Design Analysis: for each design model, based on the provided design loads, calculate the ultimate load imposed on each support (UL = 1.2DL + 1.4LL).
- Estimate the cost of quantities (concrete + steel) for both design models. Which design is more efficient?
- Apart from material costs, what are the other differences between one way slabs vs two ways slabs (e.g. labour cost, time, aesthetics etc.).
- Design model one is prestressed concrete while design model 2 is conventional concrete. Investigate the differences between these two types of reinforced concrete (include all advantages and disadvantages of each type).
- Based on all your analysis and including all factors, which is the optimum design option, one or two? Justify you answer.
- Perform a risk assessment for the project taking into account all lifespan stages. (Construction phase, operation phase, demolition phase)