Principles of Structures 1

AQS 1180

Lecture Schedule
Semester 1 2012-13
Venue: Sec-1, Wednesday, 11-1pm. SR7, L2
Sec-2, Wednesday, 9-11am, SR7, L2
How to Teach

How to Evaluate
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For students to gain maximum learning outcomes from this area there is a
requirement for a certain amount of basic knowledge. This includes- details of force
factors and simple mechanics; materials, structure and behaviour; and details of their
impacts
The methods by which students obtain the above information depending on the level
of initiative expected from the students. It could be

In addition to teaching and assessment of learning

outcomes, it is important to evaluate the topics to which the
learning outcomes have been achieved.

i)

Oral presentation and lecture

i) Quizzes and Participation (CA)-

- 10%

ii)

Self-directed information review

ii) Case study and Project Works-

- 10%

iii)

Market explores [public perceptions, marketability of products and so on.]

iii) Mid- term Test

- 20%

iv)

Case-study work and Laboratory and Workshop Input

1v) Final Exam

- 60%

Course Objectives
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This unit provides an introduction to the basic structural principles of structures function and performance.

To expose students on the choices of materials and their implications on health and safety and cost, etc.

To expose students to the informational aspects of the beginning studies in structures, and the principles that underlie the design.

To expose students to the fundamental knowledge of the behaviour of building structures.

Course Synopsis
The course introduces the principle, technology and use common types of structural members and their failure. This module deals with the
principles of structures and utilises the knowledge gained in the construction studies modules. This can be a particularly difficult subject, however
it is made more interesting by making it as practical as possible by examining certain types of buildings, how buildings fail, and examining
different materials in the laboratory.
This course will introduce students to some basic elements of structures in buildings. Also help to analyse the live and dead loads, material
behaviour, stress and strain, and beam and column behaviour. Emphasis is on developing basic structural sense for design of mid span and lowrise building.

Lecture
Schedule
No. Date and
time
1-2

Description

Recommended
References

Introduction of Simple Mechanics and its application

Chapter 1, 2
Principles of
Structures

3-4

Forces: definition, types, characteristics, and

classification;
Stress: definition, types, behaviour and classification;
Structure: definition, Types and classification;
Materials: structural and non- structural;
Structural nomenclature: force and load, soils,
foundations;
Structural elements
Comparison between structural elements, structural
components, structural members and structural materials
Computer programming

Configuration of Forces

5-6

Concurrent and Coplanar Forces

Non-concurrent and coplanar forces
Problem Identification

Application of forces and its

Lecture notes

Identification of Centre of Gravity of any structural components, member

and elements;
Necessity of Centre gravity and the location of force application;
Types of load and its characteristics
Properties of the section of Structural member: Moment of Intertia and its
variation.

Chapter 3, 4
Principles of
Structures
Lecture notes
Chapter 5, 6
Principles of
Structures
Lecture notes

Problem Identification

Test preparation

Lecture
Schedule
No. Date and
time
7

Description

Recommended
References

Strength of Structural Member

Chapter 7,
Principles of Structures

8-9

10

Definition
Various Geometry of Structural members;
Causal elements of stress and strain
Application of Modulus of Elasticity
Types of stresses
Elastic limit and plasticity
Deformation of structural members
Problems

Structural form and functions

Types of Buildings;
Loading configuration to the Building Structures;
Failure of Building Structures;

Examining different materials in the laboratory

Structural Stability and frame stability
Effects of temperature on Structures
Problems

Structural framing

Floors and roofs: Steel, Reinforced and Wood construction;

Bearing Wall construction;
Tube Structures: Framed tube; Tube- in- tube; shell tube;
trussed tube; Bundled tube
Load Collection: One way system; Two way systems; equipment
loads; Wall loads; Lintel
Forces in Bracing

Lecture notes

Chapter 8, 9,
Principles of Structures
Lecture notes

Chapter 10,
Principles of Structures
Lecture notes

Problems

Test preparation and Site visit

Lecture
Schedule
No. Date and
time
11

Description

Recommended
References

Introduction to Trussed and Framed Structure

Chapter 11,
Principles of Structures

1214

Lecturer

Nomenclature;
Type of Trussed and framed structure;
Loading Roof truss and frame structure;
Problem

Shearing stresses and Bending Moment

Shear force
Bending moment
Bending stresses
Free body concept
Load and Reaction
Shear diagram
Moment diagram
Significance of shear force and moment diagram
Positive and negative moment
Point of contra-flexture
Problems

Lecture notes
Chapter 12,13, 14
Principles of Structures
Lecture notes

Associate Professor Dr. Muhammad Abu Eusuf

Room no. 45 Level- 3, KAED Building; Tel. +603 6196 5293 (off)

References

Required
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2
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Engel, Irving, (1984). Structural Principles. New Jersey: Prentice Hall..

Bhatt, P., (1999). Structures. Glasgow: Longman.
Beletich, A.S. & Hall, D.P., (1992). Design Handbook for Reinforced Concrete Elements. Sydney: TAFE Educational
Books.

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6
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Durka, F., Morgan, W. & Williams, D., (1989). Structural Mechanics. England: Longman Scientific.
Macginly, T.J & Choo, B.S., (1990). Reinforced Concrete Design Theory and Examples. London: E & FN Spon.
Schodek, Daniel L., (2001). Structures (Fourth Edition). New Jersey: Prentice Hall.
H Al Nageim, FDurka, W. Morgan and D Williams (2003), Structural mechanics, Prentice Hall.