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ROOFTRUSSFINAL

BUILDING STRUCTURE

ARC2522 / 2523

ROOF TRUSS

PROJECT 1

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Truss is a structure built up of three or more members which are normally considered being pinned and hinged at the joints. The following figure shows different types of trusses, perfect and redundant. Load applied to the truss is transmitted to joint so that each individual members are in either pure tension or compression. 

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OBJECTIVES

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  • To develop student’s understanding on the potential of truss system in their design.

  • To develop student’s understanding of force distribution in a truss

  • To design a roof truss which fulfils the following criteria:  High aesthetic value and minimal construction material 

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LEARNING OUTCOMES

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  • Explore and apply understanding of load distribution in a truss

  • Able to evaluate and identify tension and compression members in a truss structure

  • Explore different arrangement of members in a truss structure 

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STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS OF A BUNGALOW

PROJECT 2

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The project is an integrated component where it involves structural theory, force calculation and basic structural proposal. This project is designed to allow the demonstration of knowledge and understanding of building structure.

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OBJECTIVES

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  • To introduce the basic process of building structures design process to the students.

  • To enable the students to have a holistic experience including Concept and Structure Layout Design, Building Structure Engineering Considerations, Structure Members Sizing and Calculations, Final Report and Presentation.

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LEARNING OUTCOMES

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  • Produce a complete documentation on structural system of a case study

  • Explore and understand the concept of structural analysis

  • Identification of structural components

  • Recognize, Execute and implement basic procedures of building structure design

  • Produce a structural proposal

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