Course Description

The course introduces the student to the design skills of structural elements of construction made of timer and steel, as these are popular construction materials.

Objectives/aim

Students should be able to:

  • Appreciate the different approaches to design of structural elements Design simple timber, steel and composite structural elements under different loads Use rules-of-thumb to proportion structural elements
  • Understand the structural design process and how it influences the overall design Understand the advantages and disadvantages of using timber and steel as structural materials in buildings
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ARC2203 Theory and Design of Structures for Architects II DOC PDF PS