Module Code - Title:
AR4015
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GRAVITY AND REACTION 5
Year Last Offered:
2025/6
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
Prerequisite Modules:
AR4014
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
In depth study of Load Path, in depth study of structural form, particularly as it relates to specific material properties. Learning through the analysis 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.
Syllabus:
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; glulaminated timber; 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) Design and build in model form a simple bridge with calculated design loads and span.
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
The students should by the end of the semester be able to:
* Design of basic structures using Special trusses from timber
* Design of basic structures using glue-laminated timber.
* Design of basic structures using steel in terms of lateral stability, local stresses, and composite structures
* Design of simple structures using reinforced concrete, principles of compression, steel reinforcing: tension, shear, axial load
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
see above
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
see above
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
Continued introduction to structural concepts. Topics covered will be connection types, roller, pinned, fixed; structural design concepts in steel, concrete and timber; introduction to materials used in structural design; concrete, reinforced concrete; timber; laminated timber; glulam; steel; models to describe failure modes in structures.
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
Prime Texts:
Halliday & Resnick (1997)
Fundamentals of Physics (6th Edition)
,
Other Relevant Texts:
David P. Billington (2004)
The Art of Structural Design: A Swiss Legacy
, Yale University Press
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Module Leader:
miriam.dunn@ul.ie