Understanding the basic concepts of prestressed concrete, advantages of prestressing,post-tension system vs. pretension system. Calculating losses in prestressed beams, maximum permissible stresses in concrete and reinforcement according to ACI and AASHTO design codes. Design of prestressed concrete beams for flexure and shear. Analyzing and design of piles, pile caps, stairs, and retaining walls. Using computer applications in prestressed/reinforced concrete design.