Architecture aims at Eternity
KERSIN ONG
BUILDING STRUCTURE
The module covers principles of selecting appropriate structural systems and designing elements and structures, an introduction to structural analysis, deflections, structural design as well as the application of structural design codes including loading codes.
Upon successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
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Identify structural systems and forces.
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Identify the basic principles of soil mechanics relevant to architectural design and practice.
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Apply structural theory in designing structural elements.
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Analyse loading conditions using simple mathematical calculation.
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Illustrate the manipulation of loading forces graphically.
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Appraise the technical standards as well as structural design codes and loading codes to be applied to building design.
PROJECT 1 . Fettuccine Truss Bridge
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Task 1:
Truss Analysis: 6 different truss systems which carry exactly the same loads are given. Each group member analyses one of the case. Lastly, determine the most effective and efficient truss arrangement for the load system and explain why.
Task 2:
In a group, you are required to design and construct a fettucini bridge of 350mm clear span and maximum weight of 70g. These requirements are to be met, or else it may result in reduction of grade. The bridge will be then tested to fail.
Other than aesthetic value, the design of the bridge must be of high efficiency, i.e. using the least material to sustain the higher load. The efficiency of the bridge is given as following;
In order to achieve higher efficiency, you need to analyse and evaluate each of the following items.
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Material strength
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By adopting appropriate method, determine the strength of fettucini, i.e. tension and compression strength
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By knowing the strength of fettucini, you will be able to determine which members to be strengthened
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Structural analysis of the truss
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Perform detailed structural analysis of the truss, by applying 100kN at the center of the truss.
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Identify critical members
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Strength the critical members
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After the testing, discuss and identify the causes of the bridge failure.
Final Report
PROJECT 2 . Beam & Column Analysis
Task 1 – Group (10%)
In a group of 3 find the floor plans of a 2-storey bungalow/semidetached house, analyse the plans and identify all the columns and beams then produce the structural plans.
Task 2 – Individual (30%)
Each group member to select 6 different beams and 4 different columns from the structural plans in Task 1 then individually analyse the 6 beams and produce the following for each:
• Load diagram
• Shear force diagram
• Bending moment diagram
• Identify the appropriate size of the beams
• Analyse the 4 columns to identify the column load and calculate the size of columns.