Building Structure ARC 2523
Project 1 Fettuccine Truss Bridge
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, perfect and redundant. Load applied to the truss is transmitted to joint so that each individual members are in either pure tension or compression.
In a group, we are required to design and construct a fettucini bridge of 350mm clear span and maximum weight of 70g. 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. The efficiency of the bridge is given as following. In order to achieve higher efficiency, we need to analyse and evaluate each of the following items.
Material strength
- By adopting appropriate method, determine the strength of fettucini, i.e. tension and compression strength
-By knowing the strength of fettucini, you will be able to determine which members to be strengthened
Structural analysis of the truss
- Perform detailed structural analysis of the truss, by applying 100kN at the center of the truss.
- Identify critical members
- Strength the critical members
After the testing, discuss and identify the causes of the bridge failure.
Learning Outcomes of this project
1. Able to evaluate, explore and improve attributes of construction materials
2. Explore and apply understanding of load distribution in a truss
3. Able to evaluate and identify tension and compression members in a truss structure
4. Explore different arrangement of members in a truss structure
Fettuccine Bridge Final Report
Project 2 Reinforced of a Reinforced Concrete Building
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
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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
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
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Cover page: Name and student ID number should be written clearly (TU Logo)
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Table of Content
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Loading distribution plans for column size estimation
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Individual structural analysis report (with NAME clearly stated at the first page of each section) which consists of
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Analysis of minimum 6 beams which inclusive
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Load Diagram
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Bending moment diagram,
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Shear force diagrams
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Analysis of column
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References
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Introduction to case study: description, floor plans, sections, elevations, perspectives and 3D sketchup model
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Structural analysis report
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Design brief which summarize the weight of material and live load assumed
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Structural plans which inclusive of foundation plan, ground floor plan, first floor plan and roof plan.
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Structural plan for every floor (Roof, second floor, first floor, ground floor and foundation) to indicate the framing of the building
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Load distribution plans for beam design (indicate live load assumed for each room on floor plans
ACQUIRED TAYLOR'S GRADUATE CAPABILITIES (TGC)
Discipline Specific Knowedge
1.1 Able to put theories into practice
1.2 Understand ethical issues in the context of the field of studies
1.3 Understand professional practice within the field of studies
Lifelong Learning
2.1 Learn independently
2.2 Locate, extract, synthesise and utilise information effectively
2.3 Be intellectually engaged
Thinking and Problem Solving Skills
3.1 Think critically and creatively
3.2 Define and analyse problems to arrive at effective solutions
Group Component Report
Individual Calculation Component
