NJIT – College of Architecture &
Design
Course Syllabus
Arch
329 –Summer II 2013 Prerequisite: Structures
I (Arch 229)
NAAB
Criteria: A1, A2, A3, A5, A7, A11,
B9, B12, C1, C3, C7, C9
Undergraduate course
- Lecture format – 3 credits – Meets 3 times a week on Monday, Wednesday and
Thursday from 6:00 to 9:00 pm– Location: Weston Hall II.
This
course introduces the students to the basic principles of structural analysis
and design using traditional structural materials such as steel, reinforced
concrete and wood. It uses a practical and simplified approach combined with
computerized methods of analysis and design to teach students how to make some
basic structural decisions regarding their designs. The course also outlines
the principles of lateral stability in high-rise construction, and uses
examples of tall buildings to illustrate these concepts. The various types of
foundation systems and retaining walls are also covered. The outlined design
methods and computerized applications are based on the latest codes and
standards.
Students will learn
how to structurally design simple structural elements such as beams and columns.
They will first learn how to layout a typical floor or roof framing and use
some established rules of thumb for the selection of structural members. In a
second phase, students will be introduced to some analytical methods to help
them prove their design decisions beyond the general rules of thumb. Some
practical assignments and exercises will be used to illustrate the design process,
along with a main project. The project will relate to the design of a typical steel
building. The computer programs Revit 2013 and StruCalc 8.0 will be used in the
project.
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Course
Requirements
Students are expected
to take a test, a mid-term examination and a final examination, in addition to some
homework assignments and a main project.
Students are required
to upload their assignment files in PDF format to Moodle by the posted due
date. No late assignments will be permitted. Only uploaded files are accepted.
Students are not to e-mail the homework files to the instructor. All
assignments will be graded. Grades and comments will be posted on Moodle.
Tests and exams will
be given in class and will generally consist of two parts: a closed-book part
with questions to answer, and an open-book part with a few problems to solve.
Students can use their textbook and their notes for the open-book part. The use
of electronic devices will not be permitted during the tests. Only a basic
scientific non-communicating calculator will be allowed. All students are
expected to take the tests at the scheduled dates and times. Make-up tests will
not be given without a valid reason and the related proper paperwork
documentation. Attendance is mandatory. The instructor can lower the student’s
grade based on the attendance record.
The computer programs
used in this course are installed on the university network at the main NJIT
computing facility. Students are expected to maintain their academic computing
account and password in good working order throughout the summer session.
The
NJIT-Honor Code will be upheld, and any violations will be brought to the immediate
attention of the Dean of Students.
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Grading Criteria
Test
1: 20% - Tentative date: Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Mid-Term
Examination: 25% - Tentative Date: Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Assignments:
5% - Due dates to be announced and will be posted on Moodle.
Project:
20% - Due date to be announced.
Final
Examination: 30% - On the last day of Summer II, Thursday, August 8, 2013.
Instructor, Rima
Taher, will be available for counseling by appointment. Office number: Weston 521.
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Instructor’s E-mail Address
E-mail: taher@njit.edu
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Instructor’s
Websites
http://www.taherengineering.com
Simplified
Engineering for Architects and Builders, 11th Edition, by James
Ambrose and Patrick Tripeny, Wiley & Sons, 2011, ISBN # 978-0-470-43627-1
1. Structural Design – A Practical Guide for Architects,
by Rod Underwood and Michele Chiuini, 2nd Edition, John Wiley $ Sons
Week
1 7/8 to 7/12
Introduction,
Loads, Codes and Standards, Structural Analysis: Support Reactions, Shear and Bending
Moment, Truss Analysis
Week
2 7/15
to 7/19
Selection
of Loads and Load Combinations According to the IBC and ASCE -7
Introduction
to Lateral Loads: Wind and Earthquake Force
Lateral
Stability in High-Rise Construction, Basic Structural Systems Used in High-Rise
Construction, Examples of Steel and Concrete High-Rises
Steel
Structures: Structural Steels, Properties, Structural Shapes, Steel Systems and
Rules of Thumb, Basic Steel Framing Plans
Test 1: July 17
Week
3 7/22
to 7/26
Steel
Beam Design: Bending, Shear and Deflection
Lateral
Stability of Beams, Design Examples
Mid-Term Exam: July 24
Week
4 7/29
to 8/2
Design
of Open-Web Joists, Examples
Metal
Decks, Steel Connections and Connection Details: Bolted Connections, Welded
Connections, Flexible Connections, Rigid Connections
Project Assigned – Class
Held at the PC Lab on 7/29 and 8/1
Computerized
Design of a Typical Steel Building Using Revit 2013 and StruCalc 8.0
Week
5 8/5
to 8/8
Wood
Structures: Wood Buildings & Design Criteria, Lumber and Lumber Grades,
glulam,
Engineered
Wood Products, Simplified Design of Wood Beams
Reinforced
Concrete Structures, Materials for Reinforced Concrete, Main ACI-Code
Requirements,
Rules of Thumb
Foundation Systems: Soil
Properties and Soil Classification System, Soil Investigations, Borings and
Test Pits, Soil Bearing Capacities, Spread Footings, Piles and Types of Piles,
Simple Design Examples of Footings and Piles
Retaining Walls: Types
(Gravity, Cantilever and Counterfort Walls), Wall Equilibrium and Safety
Factors, Common Types of Wall Failures by Sliding, Overturning and Breaking
Final Exam: August 8 (Last Day of Summer II)