ICM 215 - Principles of Loadbearing Structures

Course Objectives

Course aims;
1. Introducing structural systems.
2. To provide basic steps of structural system design.
3. To provide the basic concepts about the integration of structural systems and architecture.
4. To provide extensive knowledge about reinforced concrete structures and design concept.
5. To provide extensive knowledge about steel structures and design concept.
6. To provide knowledge about masonry and wooden structures and design concept

Course Description

In general, the course highlights the resolution of statically determinate structures under static loads. Topicsinclude: Simply supported beams and frames; Cantilever beams and frames; Simply supported beams andframes with overhangs; Compound (Hung-span) beams; Three-pinned arches and frames; Trusses; Conceptof statically indeterminacy; Properties of steel as a structural material; Connections and fasteners; Designprinciples of structural elements. Further examples of multi-story buildings and long span structures aregiven and their structural systems criticized.