BUILDING STRUCTURE
PROJECT 1. FETTUCCINE TRUSS BRIDGE
Introduction
Truss is a structure built up of three or more members which are normally considered being pinned and hinged at the joints. The following figure shows different types of trusses. Load applied to the truss is transmitted to joint so that each individual members are in either pure tension or compression.
Objectives of Project
- To develop student’s understanding of tension and compressive strength of construction materials
- To develop student’s understanding of force distribution in a truss
- To design a perfect truss bridge which fulfils the following criterias: o High level of aesthetic value o Minimal construction material
Learning Outcomes
- Able to evaluate, explore and improve attributes of construction materials
- Explore and apply understanding of load distribution in a truss
- Able to evaluate and identify tension and compression members in a truss structure
- Explore different arrangement of members in a truss structure
Task 1 Refer to exercise Task
2 In a group, you are required to design and construct a fettucini bridge of 350mm clear span and maximum weight of 80g.
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.
- Material strength
o By adopting appropriate method, determine the strength of fettucini, i.e. tension and compression strength
o By knowing the strength of fettucini, you will be able to determine which members to be strengthened
- Structural analysis of the truss
o Perform detailed structural analysis of the truss
o Identify critical members
o Strengthened the critical members if necessary
PROJECT 2. EXTENSION OF R.C. BUNGALOW
Group Report
Individual Report
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Introduction
The project is an integrated component where it involves structural theory, force calculation and basic structural proposal. This project is designed to allow the demonstration of knowledge and understanding of building structure.
Objectives of Project
The objectives of this project are as follows:
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To introduce the basic process of building structures design process to the students.
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To enable the students to have a holistic experience including Concept and Structure Layout Design, Building Structure Engineering Considerations, Structure Members Sizing and Calculations, Final Report and Presentation.
Learning Outcomes
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Produce a complete documentation on structural system of a case study
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Explore and understand the concept of structural analysis
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Identification of structural components
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Recognize, Execute and implement basic procedures of building structure design
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Produce a structural proposal
Tasks - Methodology
The assignments is divided into two parts, first part should be done in a group while the second part is an individual work.
Part 1 – 10% (Group components)
Working in a group of 8 members, each group is to obtain floor plan of a maximum 3 storeys bungalow, preferably 2 storeys. Students are required to carry out structural framing and prepare structural drawings for the bungalow. Structural plans should include foundation plan, ground floor plan, first floor plan and roof plan.
Part 2 – 30% (Individual components)
Each students is required to perform structural analysis of the bungalow.
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Identify and quantify the load acting on the structure.
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Analyse the structure.
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To analysis minimum 6 beams (each beam must subject to different types of load, i.e. UDL from one or more than one slabs, beam with point load(s) or combination of UDL and PL)
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To analysis minimum 4 columns (from roof to foundation level)
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