PC
FETTUCCINE BRIGDE
The Objectives:
- To develop student’s understanding of tension and compressive strength of construction materials
- To develop student’s understanding of force distribution in a truss
- To design a perfect truss bridge which fulfils the following criterias:
o High level of aesthetic value
o Minimal construction materia
Throughout this project, we get to know more about load distibution in a structure. By using high fragility material like fettuccine, is a good experience in arranging the load distribution under limited weight allowed. We learnt that different joint provide different aid in compression or tension of the structure. Beside some details need to be considered throughout the making of the bridge, we also needed to calculate the force. It is really useful in our field later in terms of designing the truss by using least material and yet achieved high efficiency in supporting.
BEAM & COLUMN
CALCULATION
The objectives of this project are as follows:
* 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.
Part 1 – 10% (Group components)
Working in a group of 8 members, each group is to obtain floor plan of a maximum 3 storeys bungalow, preferably 2 storeys. Students are required to carry out structural framing and prepare structural drawings for the bungalow. Structural plans should include foundation plan, ground floor plan, first floor plan and roof plan.
Part 2 – 30% (Individual components)
Each students is required to perform structural analysis of the bungalow.
1. Identify and quantify the load acting on the structure.
2. Analyse the structure.
a. To analysis minimum 6 beams (each beam must subject to different types of load, i.e. UDL from one or more than one slabs, beam with point load(s) or combination of UDL and PL)
b. To analysis minimum 4 columns (from roof to foundation level)