ARC 80634-Structures II

Dear students, Welcome to Structures II! Get ready to explore the fundamentals of designing structural elements and systems using timber and composite materials. I am excited to guide you through this learning journey. Let’s work together to deepen your understanding and skills in structural design.

1. Module Aim
This module is designed to study the design of structural elements and systems using timber. It focuses on loaded members such as beams, columns, and trusses under axial, shear, bending, and combined loading. The course also covers composite structures combining timber and steel, including their connections.

2. Expected Outcomes
By the end of the Structures II course, students will be able to:

  • Design Timber Structural Elements: Create designs for elements loaded under axial, shear, bending, and combined loading.

  • Understand Composite Structures: Analyze and design connections between timber and steel in composite structures.

  • Apply Design Methods: Implement techniques to design timber-loaded members such as beams, columns, and trusses.

  • Integrate Structure into Architecture: Apply structural concepts into the architectural studio design of structural forms.

  • Analyze Structural Elements: Evaluate and check different building elements and components against various loading conditions.

  • Select Architectural Forms: Choose appropriate architectural forms during the design of buildings.

  • Engage in Self-Learning: Independently advance knowledge in the field of structures.

  • Produce Structural Reports: Write simple reports describing the behavior of structural elements.