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This course is essential for structural engineering students, postgraduate learners, and practicing engineers who want to deepen their expertise in reinforced concrete design. Advanced RC design knowledge is critical for designing high-rise buildings, bridges, and complex infrastructure subjected to heavy loads and seismic forces.

Enrolling in this course enhances design confidence, improves understanding of structural behavior, and strengthens professional competence in interpreting design codes. The course is highly valuable for consulting engineers, design firms, and professionals preparing for advanced structural engineering roles, higher studies, and competitive examinations.

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Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design

77 Lectures

2471 min

Introduction-Overview of RCC - Part 1
Preview
28 min
Introduction-Overview of RCC - Part 2
30 min
Introduction to Design Concepts & Philosophies - Part 1
29 min
Introduction to Design Concepts & Philosophies - Part 2
41 min
Materials Rebar Properties
36 min
Materials Short Term Properties - Part 1
30 min
Materials Short Term Properties - Part 2
34 min
Materials Long Term Properties - Part 1
30 min
Materials Short Term Properties - Part 3
36 min
Materials Short Term Properties - Part 4
23 min
Materials Long Term Properties - Part 2
32 min
Durability-Overview
46 min
Durability-Effect of Chemical actions
29 min
Durability-Effect of Physical,mechanical and corrosion
47 min
Durability- Design approaches and code provisions
45 min
Axial Behaviour - Introduction
39 min
Axial Behaviour of Reinforced Concrete
41 min
Axial Behaviour- Effect of Compressive Strength
24 min
Flexure Behaviour - Effect of compressive strength on Moment curvature behaviour
14 min
Flexure Behaviour - Example-Moment curvature of singly reinforced section
36 min
Flexure Behaviour - Moment curvature analysis-procedure
49 min
Flexure Behaviour - Background to flexural theory
43 min
Flexure Behaviour - Effect of increasing reinforcement on Moment curvature behaviour
32 min
Flexure Behaviour - Effect of axial Compression on Moment curvature behaviour - Part 1
41 min
Flexure Behaviour - Effect of axial Compression on Moment curvature behaviour - Part 2
11 min
Flexure Behaviour - Effect of Compression steel on Moment curvature behaviour - Part 2
21 min
Flexure Behaviour - Effect of Compression steel on Moment curvature behaviour - Part 1
30 min
Flexure Behaviour - Analysis and Design of Doubly Reinforced Sections using IS Code
31 min
Flexure Behaviour - Analysis and Design of Singly Reinforced Sections using IS Code Part - 2
24 min
Flexure Behaviour - Analysis and Design of Flanged Sections using IS Code Provisions
18 min
Flexure Behaviour - Examples in Flexure using IS Code Provisions
25 min
Flexure Behaviour - Analysis and Design of Singly Reinforced Sections using IS Code Part - 1
35 min
Flexure Behaviour - Shear Behaviour of RC elements - Part 3
29 min
Flexure Behaviour - Shear Behaviour of RC elements - Part 1
34 min
Flexure Behaviour - Shear Behaviour of RC elements - Part 2
29 min
Flexure Behaviour - Shear Design using IS 456 Provisions
46 min
Flexure Behaviour - Examples for Shear Design using IS 456 Provisions
27 min
Shear Behaviour - Torsional Behaviour of RC elements - Part 1
33 min
Shear Behaviour - Torsional Behaviour of RC elements - Part 2
30 min
Shear Behaviour - Examples for Shear Design using IS 456 Provisions
27 min
Shear Behaviour - Torsion Design of RC Beams using IS 456 Provisions
32 min
Shear Behaviour - Torsional Behaviour of RC elements - Part 3
29 min
Shear Behaviour of RC elements - Part 2
29 min
Shear Behaviour - Shear Design using IS 456 Provisions
46 min
Shear Behaviour of RC elements - Part 1
34 min
Shear Behaviour of RC elements - Part 3
29 min
Compression behaviour of RC Columns - Intro and Types - Part 1
40 min
Compression behaviour of RC Columns - Short vs Slender and Effective length Part - 2
40 min
Compression behaviour of RC Columns - Lateral Flexibility and Example - Part 3
30 min
Compression behaviour of RC Columns IS Code Provisions - Part 1
37 min
Compression behaviour of RC Columns Confinement and Tied Vs Spiral Confined Columns - Part 2
31 min
Compression behaviour of Slender Column Design: Theory - Part 1
43 min
Compression behaviour of Design of RC Columns for Biaxial Bending - Part 2
45 min
Compression behaviour of RC Columns - P-M Interaction : Theory
35 min
Compression behaviour of RC Columns- P-M Interaction : Example as per IS 456
20 min
Compression behaviour of Slender Column Design: Example as per IS 456 - Part 2
17 min
Compression behaviour of Design of RC Columns for Biaxial Bending - Part 1
37 min
Serviceability - Numerical Example for the calculation of Deflection of RC beam
23 min
Serviceability - Long term deflection and IS code Provisions
35 min
Serviceability - Introduction to Deflection of RC Beam Part - 1
35 min
Serviceability - Introduction to Deflection of RC Beam Part - 2
34 min
Crack width calculation - Theory - Part 1
41 min
Crack width Calculation - Example Part - 2
17 min
Serviceability - Design for Bond - Theory - Part 1
26 min
Serviceability - Design example for Bond and Splicing - Part 3
18 min
Serviceability - Design for Bond- Theory - Part 2
20 min
Two way slabs - Background
31 min
Two way slabs - Design Methods
28 min
Two way slabs - Direct Design Method - Part 1
39 min
Two way slabs - Direct Design Method - Part 2
32 min
Two way slabs - Equivalent Frame Method - Part 1
45 min
Two way slabs - Equivalent Frame Method (Example) - Part 2
36 min
Introduction - Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design
17 min
ETABS Tutorial Part 1 - Building Layout, Load Types & Code provisions Unlisted
10 min
ETABS Tutorial Part 2 - Preliminary Design of Beam, Slab & Column Sections
18 min
ETABS Tutorial Part 3 - 3D Modeling & Load Assignment in ETABS
55 min
ETABS Tutorial Part 4 - Analysis, Design & Result Interpretation in ETABS
52 min

Course details

The Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design course provides a thorough and analytical understanding of the behavior, analysis, and design of reinforced concrete structures under complex loading conditions. Building upon basic RC design principles, the course explores the nonlinear response of RC members, focusing on strength, serviceability, durability, and ductility requirements as per modern design philosophies.

The course begins with a detailed study of material behavior, including the stress–strain relationships of concrete and reinforcing steel, creep, shrinkage, and cracking mechanisms. Learners gain insight into limit state design, reliability concepts, and safety factors used in structural design. Advanced analysis techniques such as moment redistribution, plastic hinge formation, and load path identification are discussed to understand real structural behavior.

Special emphasis is placed on the design and detailing of complex RC structural elements, including deep beams, transfer girders, flat slabs, shear walls, and water-retaining structures. The course also addresses earthquake-resistant design, covering ductility requirements, capacity design principles, and detailing practices for seismic performance. Practical design examples, code interpretation, and failure case studies are integrated throughout the course to connect theory with real-world engineering practice.

By the end of the course, learners are equipped to perform safe, economical, and code-compliant designs for advanced reinforced concrete structures used in modern infrastructure.

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Key topics covered

Advanced limit state design philosophy
Stress–strain behavior of concrete and steel
Nonlinear behavior and cracking of RC members
Flexural design of beams and slabs
Shear, torsion, and combined loading behavior
Deflection and crack width control
Redistribution of moments in continuous members
Design of deep beams and transfer girders
Design of flat slabs and two-way slabs
Design of shear walls and core walls
Ductile detailing for seismic resistance
Design of water-retaining and special RC structures
Durability and serviceability considerations
Advanced RC detailing and construction practices

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