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WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE & CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
ARCHITECTURE 351
KEN CARPER

COURSE OUTLINE

ARCH 351--Architectural Structures I

ARCH 351/352 is a two-semester introduction to Statics, Strength of Materials, Bending Theory, and Properties of Sections.  This introduction is followed by analysis and design of statically-determinate architectural systems in Timber and Steel.

Emphasis is on developing a vocabulary for understanding the mechanisms of structure systems for architecture.

Prerequisites:  Certified major in Architecture or Construction Management.

Course Content

1.    Introduction
        a.    The Idea of Architectural Structures
        b.    Loads:  Forces on Structure Systems
        c.    Structural Materials:   deformation; elastic and inelastic behavior; basic stresses; modulus of elasticity
        d.    Structural Requirements:   equilibrium; stability; strength; stiffness; economics

2.   Principles of Mechanics
        a.    Direct stress
        b.    Moments and Reactions
        c.    Shear and Bending Moments in Beams
        d.    Shear and Moment Diagrams
        e.    Bending Theory
        f.     Properties of cross-sections

3.    Timber design
        a.    Wood: material properties
        b.    Beams:  design for Bending, Shear, and Deflection
        c.    Columns
        d.    Connections
        e.    Use of Western Woods Use Book design aids and Software

Course Requirements
Grading will be on the basis of weekly quizzes (2/3 of grade) and a final exam (1/3 of grade).  "Quality" of attendance will be rewarded.

Textbooks  (Required):
Ambrose & Tripeny, Simplified Engineering for Architects and Builders, 10th Edition, Wiley, 2006.
Western Woods Use Book, Western Wood Products Association.
Course packet prepared by instructor.