ARCH 331 - Architectural Structures: Spring 2014

  Cardboard Couch-Swing Project - 1/28/14


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Lectures

Lecture 1    Mini-slides (Introduction)
Lecture 2    Mini-slides (Systems)
Lecture 3    Mini-slides (Forces/Moments)
Lecture 4    Mini-slides (Equilibrium)
Multiframe Truss Tutorial Video (no sound 7.6 MB)
Lecture 5    Mini-slides (Supports)
Lecture 6    Mini-slides (Materials)
Lecture 7    Mini-slides (Beams)
Lecture 8    Mini-slides (V&M Diagrams)
Multiframe Beam Tutorial Video (no sound 8.7 MB)
Lecture 9    Mini-slides (Sections)
Lecture 10   Mini-slides (Beam stress)
Lecture 11   Mini-slides (Pinned Frames)
Lecture 12   Mini-slides (Rigid Frames)
Multiframe Frame Tutorial Video (no sound 9.7 MB)
Lecture 13   Mini-slides (Loads)
Lecture 14   Mini-slides (Tracing)
Multiframe 3D Frame Tutorial Video (no sound 15 MB)
Lecture 15   Mini-slides (Wood Beams)
Lecture 16   Mini-slides (Wood Columns)
Lecture 17   Mini-slides (Wood Connections)
Lecture 18   Mini-slides (Steel Beams)
Lecture 19   Mini-slides (Steel Trusses)
Lecture 20   Mini-slides (Steel Columns)
Lecture 21   Mini-slides (Steel Connections)
Lecture 22   Mini-slides (Concrete Beams)
Lecture 23   Mini-slides (Concrete Slabs)
Lecture 24   Mini-slides (Concrete Shear)
Lecture 25   Mini-slides (Concrete Spans)
Lecture 26   Mini-slides (Concrete Columns)
Lecture 27   Mini-slides (Foundations)
Lecture 28   Mini-slides (Masonry)

Notes

Complete Note Set Package
Note Set Contents
Syllabus
Student Understandings
List of Symbol Definitions
Structural Glossary
2.1 Structural Systems
2.2 Structural Planning
2.3 Math for Structures
Addendum to Math for Structures
2.4 Numerical Computations
2.5 Problem Solving
3.1 Forces and Vectors
3.2 Moments
4.1 Point Equilibrium and Truss Ananlysis
4.2 Truss Analysis using Multiframe
5.1 Equilibrium of Rigid Bodies
5.2 Analysis of Truss Structures
6.1 Mechanics of Materials
6.2 Stress and Strain
6.3 Thermal Effects and Indeterminacy
6.4 Sustainability Considerations of Materials
7. Beams and Internal Forces
8.1 Beam Analysis using Multiframe
8.2 Beam Diagrams and Formulas
9.1 Centroids
9.2 Moments of Inertia
10.1 Beam Stresses
10.2 Introduction to Beam Design
11. Pinned Frames and Arches
12.1 Rigid and Braced Frames
12.1 Rigid and Braced Frames - EXTRA Example
12.2 Columns and Stability
12.3 Frame Analysis using Multiframe
13.1 Common Design Loads in Building Codes
13.2 Structural Load Requirements
13.3 Simplified Design Wind Pressures
13.4 Earthquake Ground Motion
13.5 Building Codes
13.6 Minimum Design Loads (ASCE7)
14. Assemblies and Loads
15.1 Wood Design
15.2 Beam Design and Deflection
Addendum to Beam Design and Deflection
18. Steel Design
22.1 Reinforced Concrete Design
22.2 Reinforcement
24. Torsion
25.1 One-Way Frame Analysis
25.2 Thickness and Cover for Fire
25.3 Openings in Concrete Slab Systems
27.1 Foundation Design
27.2 Design of Footings
28.1 Masonry Design
28.2 BIA Technical Notes: Reinforced Brick Masonry Beams
28.3 NCMA Tek Notes: Concrete Masonry
Appendix - Table of References

Assignments

Examples of Work
Assignment 1
Frame Model View
Cardboard Project
Project Evaluation Criteria
Example Project Report
Other Arch Undergraduate Cardboard Projects
Swing Frame Dimensions
Assignment 2
Example Truss Model File (download)
Assignment 3
Assignment 4
Example Beam Model File (download)
Assignment 5
Assignment 6
Assignment 7
Example Frame Model File (download)
Assignment 8
Assignment 9
Assignment 10
Assignment 11
Assignment 12
Assignment 13
Learning Portfolio
Poor Example Learning Portfolio
Average Example Learning Portfolio
Good Example Learning Portfolio
Portfolio Evaluation Form

Quiz Study Material

Guide to Checking Your Grades
Example Crib Sheet
Practice Quiz 1
Study Guide 1
Activities for Guide 1
Practice Quiz 2
Study Guide 2
Activities for Guide 2
Practice Quiz 3
Study Guide 3
Activities for Guide 3
Practice Quiz 4
Study Guide 4
Activities for Guide 4
Practice Quiz 5
Study Guide 5
Activities for Guide 5
Practice Quiz 6
Study Guide 6
Activities for Guide 6
Reference for Final Exam
Practice Final Exam
Study Guide (Final)
Activities for Final Guide
Structural Glossary
Last updated 5/19/14