Give students an understanding of structural models using experiment, project work and formal learning. Give students a strong conceptual and formal grasp of materials used in structural design, which are applicable to actual conditions.

Continued Introduction to structural concepts. Topics covered will be portal frames, crane structure; RC beam design; timber truss design in qualitative process; shells, membranes. Introduction to materials used in structural design; concrete, reinforced concrete; timber; laminated timber; glulam; steel; models to describe failure modes in structures. Students will research: (a)* Materials in the studio and in a site context. (b)* Materials used in structural design and their relevant components (c) Failure modes in slab, trusses, beams, shells and membranes.

At the end of the module students should: * posses a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of structural design using timber including permissible stresses perpendicular and parallel to grain, connections, preservative treatment, mass produced trussed rafters, design factors such as species, grade, size, moisture content, notches, slenderness, glue lamination * posses a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of structural design using reinforced concrete, including early history, concrete properties, beam stress model, typical stress levels: bending, compression, shear, arrangement of reinforcing, and durability. * posses a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of structural design of Steel including composition, properties, linear elastic, ductility, plasticity, non-creep, high strength steel, deflection/stiffness, strength in tension, compression, shear, bearing, bending * A qualitative understanding of timber truss design * An understanding of a reinforced concrete beam design in context: qualitative description (e.g. transfer beam), simply supported, continuous, 3 pinned frame, horizontal load: reinforcing placement * Posses a working knowledge of shells, membranes, in terms of specific material composition, durability, anchorage, forces, and forms

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Introduction to structural concepts. Topics covered will be portal frames, crane structure; shells, membranes introduction to materials used in structural design; concrete, reinforced concrete; timber; laminated timber; glulam; steel; models to describe failure modes in structures.