Arch 463/563: Struct. III
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WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE & CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
ARCHITECTURE 463/563
KEN CARPER           

ARCH 463/563--Structures III

Wind and seismic loads on architectural structures; High-rise structure systems;  Reinforced concrete and masonry structures.

This course attempts to cover the basic knowledge architects and builders must have to effectively consider lateral forces while making conceptual decisions.  The course is not a rigorous mathematical approach to the problem of dynamic loads on structures, but will instead emphasize approximate methods including those used by the model building codes.

The various conceptual systems that have been used to resist lateral forces in tall buildings are studied, as well as some creative new solutions and theories.

Textbooks:
Simplified Engineering for Architects & Builders, Ambrose & Tripeny (10th edition)
Peace of Mind in Earthquake Country, Peter Yanev
Course packet prepared by instructor
assigned readings on Reserve
several other texts are recommended

Prerequisites: 
Certified major in Architecture or Construction Management;  Successful completion of ARCH 351, 352.

Course Outline

Main topics for discussion:

Reinforced concrete and masonry: ASD & LRFD design principles

design of bending members: beams and slabs

columns

walls

independent column footings; wall footings

Seismic forces and their origin; tectonic plate theory; variables affecting ground motion

vocabulary, measurement techniques and records

alternatives for dealing with the earthquake problem

the effect of ground motion on architectural structures

analysis methods: response spectrum; time-history; equivalent static load methods

Uniform Building Code seismic provisions; NEHRP program; other code approaches

fundamental principles for seismic design

Effects of wind forces on architectural structures

extreme winds: vocabulary, variables, records

primary structure system design

component and cladding design

glass and glazing systems

boundary layer wind tunnel and related research

Architectural systems for resisting lateral loads

Conceptual overview of high-rise structure systems

Mechanical damping devices and base isolation

Professional responsibilities relative to public policy formation, land-use planning

Course Requirements

Grading will be on the basis of weekly quizzes (50% of grade), a research paper (25%) and a final exam (25%).  "Quality" of attendance will be rewarded.