ARCH 614 - Elements of Architectural Structures

Spring 2014

Cardboard Projects

Furniture Projects

Pasta Truss Projects

Paper Frame Project - 2/25/03

Spring Semester 2013



Archived Class Videos (MediaMatrix)

The handouts used in this course are copyrighted. By "handouts", we mean all materials generated for this class, which include but are not limited to lecture material, syllabi, quizzes, lab problems, in-class materials, review sheets, and additional problem sets. Because these materials are copyrighted, you do not have the right to copy the handouts, unless the author expressly grants permission.

Structures Help Desk Hours

Web Links

Lectures

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

Notes

Complete Note Set Package
Syllabus
Student Understandings
List of Symbols
Structural Glossary
Greek Character Table
Worksheet
1.1 Math & Physics in Architectural Structures
Addendum to Math & Physics in Archtectural Structures
1.2 Numerical Calculations
1.3 Problem Solving
2. Forces and Vectors
3.1 Point Equilibrium & Truss Analysis
3.2 Truss Analysis Using Multiframe4D
4. Mechanics of Materials
5. Moments & Supports
6.1 Beam Structures and Internal Forces
6.2 Beam Analysis Using Multiframe4D
6.3 Beam Diagrams and Formulas
8. Centroids & Moments of Inertia
9. Beam Stresses − Bending & Shear
10.1 Statically Indeterminate Beams
10.2 Frame & Pinned Systems
11.1 Rigid Frames
11.2 Frame Analysis Using Multiframe4D
12.1 Design Loads and Methodology
12.1 Design Loads and Methodology
12.2 Common Design Loads in Building Codes
12.3 Structural Load Requirements
12.4 Simplified Design Wind Pressures
12.5 Earthquake Ground Motion
13.1 Properties of Structural Materials
13.2 Wood Design
15. Connections & Stresses
16. Steel Design
17. Method of Sections for Truss Analysis
21.1 Reinforced Concrete Design
21.2 Steel Reinforcement Charts
23. Torsion
24.1 One-Way Frame Analysis
24.2 Thickness and Cover Requirements for Fire Protection
24.3 Openings in Concrete Slab Systems
26.1 Foundation Design
26.2 Design of Isolated Square and Rectangular Footings
27.1 Masonry Design
27.2 BIA Technical Notes: Reinforced Brick Masonry Beams
27.3 NCMA Tek Notes: Concrete Masonry
28.1 System Selection and Design
28.2 Structural Planning

Assignments

Examples of Work
Cardboard Couch Swing Project
Project Evaluation Criteria - Part 1
Project Evaluation Criteria - Part 2
Example Part 1 Report
Example Part 2 Report
Other Arch Undergraduate Cardboard Projects
More Arch Undergraduate Cardboard Projects (recent)
Swing Frame Dimensions
Assignment 1
Assignment 2
Assignment 3
Example Beam Model File
Assignment 4
Assignment 5
Example Frame Model File
Assignment 6
Example 3D Frame Model File
Assignment 7
Assignment 8
Assignment 9
Assignment 10
Assignment 11
Assignment 12
Learning Portfolio
Portfolio Evaluation Form
Example Learning Portfolio

Quiz Study Material

Guide to Checking Your Grades
Example Crib Sheet
Quiz 1
Study Guide 1
Activities for Guide 1
Quiz 2
Study Guide 2
Activities for Guide 2
Quiz 3
Study Guide 3
Activities for Guide 3
Quiz 4
Study Guide 4
Activities for Guide 4
Quiz 5
Study Guide 5
Activities for Guide 5
Quiz 6
Study Guide 6
Activities for Guide 6
Quiz 7
Study Guide 7
Activities for Guide 7
Quiz 8
Study Guide 8
Activities for Guide 8
Quiz 9
Study Guide 9
Activities for Guide 9
Quiz 10
Study Guide 10
Activities for Guide 10
Reference for Final Exam
Practice Final Exam
Study Guide (Final)
Activities for Final Guide
Structural Glossary
Last updated 1/29/14