Structures II

The course aims to study the Design of structural elements and systems using timber. It deals also with loaded members such as beams, columns and trusses under axial, shear, bending and combined loading and with the Composite of steel and the Connections in timber and steel.

Having successfully completed the module, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

i. Designing some timber structural elements loaded under axial, shear, bending and combined loading.

ii. Composite of steel and timber and connections in timber and steel.

iii. Apply methods of designing timber loaded members such as beams, columns and trusses.

iv. Apply concept of structure in Architecture to the studio design of structural forms:

v. Analyze different building Elements and components, checking and evaluating different types of loadings due to the structural members to be designed.

vi. Choose suitable architectural forms for building during architectural design.

vii. Undertake self learning in Structures area.

viii. Produce simple reports about structures behaviors'.