Through the design of a medium-sized architectural organism, the Lab aims to lead the student to an understanding of the relationships between the form of space, function and construction, introducing a first organic thought on structural aspects.
Canali
scheda docente
materiale didattico
2) Influence of the use of different construction materials on both structural and architectural design concept.
3) Structural types: Beams and Frames.
4) Structural types: Struts, Ties, Trusses.
5) Understanding the strength hierarchy in structures.
Appunti forniti dal docente.
Programma
1) Generalized stresses acting on structures.2) Influence of the use of different construction materials on both structural and architectural design concept.
3) Structural types: Beams and Frames.
4) Structural types: Struts, Ties, Trusses.
5) Understanding the strength hierarchy in structures.
Testi Adottati
Daniel L. Schodek, Strutture, Pàtron Editore, 2008.Appunti forniti dal docente.
Modalità Frequenza
Students are strongly encouraged to attend to their class for both theory and practice. According to the Degree programme teaching regulation, at least 75% of attendance needs to take the final examination during the current academic year.Modalità Valutazione
Oral evaluation of the design exercise conducted
scheda docente
materiale didattico
Defining the structure as a system (reality, model, and load path).
Load-bearing hierarchy (slab–beams–frames) and coherence with architectural morphology.
2. Load Analysis and Tributary Areas
Identification of G1, G2, and Qk by occupancy; wind and snow excluded.
Determination of tributary areas and load distribution to slabs and beams.
3. Load Combinations and Safety Principles
Characteristic values, partial factors, and ψ factors.
Building ULS/SLS combinations and identifying governing cases.
4. Pre-sizing of Floor Systems
Typological choices (RC, composite steel, etc.) and quick h–span–spacing rules.
Layer build-up, self-weight, and preliminary stiffness checks.
5. Beams and Frames (Steel and RC)
Typical static schemes; estimating N, V, M (superposition, handbooks).
Selecting sections/profiles (IPE/HE; RC) and preliminary bending/shear checks.
6. Column Loads and Pre-sizing
Column tributary areas and assembly of story-wise concentrated loads.
Estimation of minimum area A_min and practical criteria for section selection.
7. Deliverables and Tools
Technical report and framing plan (1:100/1:200) documenting assumptions, calculations, and decisions.
Tools: spreadsheets, handbooks/section tables, CAD; optional software for qualitative checks.
"Why Buildings Stand Up: The Strength of Architecture" di Mario Salvadori.
Notes provided by the professor.
Programma
1. Introduction to Load PathsDefining the structure as a system (reality, model, and load path).
Load-bearing hierarchy (slab–beams–frames) and coherence with architectural morphology.
2. Load Analysis and Tributary Areas
Identification of G1, G2, and Qk by occupancy; wind and snow excluded.
Determination of tributary areas and load distribution to slabs and beams.
3. Load Combinations and Safety Principles
Characteristic values, partial factors, and ψ factors.
Building ULS/SLS combinations and identifying governing cases.
4. Pre-sizing of Floor Systems
Typological choices (RC, composite steel, etc.) and quick h–span–spacing rules.
Layer build-up, self-weight, and preliminary stiffness checks.
5. Beams and Frames (Steel and RC)
Typical static schemes; estimating N, V, M (superposition, handbooks).
Selecting sections/profiles (IPE/HE; RC) and preliminary bending/shear checks.
6. Column Loads and Pre-sizing
Column tributary areas and assembly of story-wise concentrated loads.
Estimation of minimum area A_min and practical criteria for section selection.
7. Deliverables and Tools
Technical report and framing plan (1:100/1:200) documenting assumptions, calculations, and decisions.
Tools: spreadsheets, handbooks/section tables, CAD; optional software for qualitative checks.
Testi Adottati
"Why Buildings Fall Down: How Structures Fail" di Matthys Levy e Mario Salvadori."Why Buildings Stand Up: The Strength of Architecture" di Mario Salvadori.
Notes provided by the professor.
Modalità Frequenza
Students are strongly encouraged to attend to their class for both theory and practice. According to the Degree programme teaching regulation, at least 75% of attendance needs to take the final examination during the current academic year.Modalità Valutazione
Oral evaluation of the design exercise conducted
scheda docente
materiale didattico
2) Influence of the use of different construction materials on both structural and architectural design concept.
3) Structural types: Beams and Frames.
4) Structural types: Struts, Ties, Trusses.
5) Understanding the strength hierarchy in structures.
Appunti forniti dal docente.
Programma
1) Generalized stresses acting on structures.2) Influence of the use of different construction materials on both structural and architectural design concept.
3) Structural types: Beams and Frames.
4) Structural types: Struts, Ties, Trusses.
5) Understanding the strength hierarchy in structures.
Testi Adottati
Daniel L. Schodek, Strutture, Pàtron Editore, 2008.Appunti forniti dal docente.
Modalità Frequenza
Students are strongly encouraged to attend to their class for both theory and practice. According to the Degree programme teaching regulation, at least 75% of attendance needs to take the final examination during the current academic year.Modalità Valutazione
Oral evaluation of the design exercise conducted
scheda docente
materiale didattico
Defining the structure as a system (reality, model, and load path).
Load-bearing hierarchy (slab–beams–frames) and coherence with architectural morphology.
2. Load Analysis and Tributary Areas
Identification of G1, G2, and Qk by occupancy; wind and snow excluded.
Determination of tributary areas and load distribution to slabs and beams.
3. Load Combinations and Safety Principles
Characteristic values, partial factors, and ψ factors.
Building ULS/SLS combinations and identifying governing cases.
4. Pre-sizing of Floor Systems
Typological choices (RC, composite steel, etc.) and quick h–span–spacing rules.
Layer build-up, self-weight, and preliminary stiffness checks.
5. Beams and Frames (Steel and RC)
Typical static schemes; estimating N, V, M (superposition, handbooks).
Selecting sections/profiles (IPE/HE; RC) and preliminary bending/shear checks.
6. Column Loads and Pre-sizing
Column tributary areas and assembly of story-wise concentrated loads.
Estimation of minimum area A_min and practical criteria for section selection.
7. Deliverables and Tools
Technical report and framing plan (1:100/1:200) documenting assumptions, calculations, and decisions.
Tools: spreadsheets, handbooks/section tables, CAD; optional software for qualitative checks.
"Why Buildings Stand Up: The Strength of Architecture" di Mario Salvadori.
Notes provided by the professor.
Programma
1. Introduction to Load PathsDefining the structure as a system (reality, model, and load path).
Load-bearing hierarchy (slab–beams–frames) and coherence with architectural morphology.
2. Load Analysis and Tributary Areas
Identification of G1, G2, and Qk by occupancy; wind and snow excluded.
Determination of tributary areas and load distribution to slabs and beams.
3. Load Combinations and Safety Principles
Characteristic values, partial factors, and ψ factors.
Building ULS/SLS combinations and identifying governing cases.
4. Pre-sizing of Floor Systems
Typological choices (RC, composite steel, etc.) and quick h–span–spacing rules.
Layer build-up, self-weight, and preliminary stiffness checks.
5. Beams and Frames (Steel and RC)
Typical static schemes; estimating N, V, M (superposition, handbooks).
Selecting sections/profiles (IPE/HE; RC) and preliminary bending/shear checks.
6. Column Loads and Pre-sizing
Column tributary areas and assembly of story-wise concentrated loads.
Estimation of minimum area A_min and practical criteria for section selection.
7. Deliverables and Tools
Technical report and framing plan (1:100/1:200) documenting assumptions, calculations, and decisions.
Tools: spreadsheets, handbooks/section tables, CAD; optional software for qualitative checks.
Testi Adottati
"Why Buildings Fall Down: How Structures Fail" di Matthys Levy e Mario Salvadori."Why Buildings Stand Up: The Strength of Architecture" di Mario Salvadori.
Notes provided by the professor.
Modalità Frequenza
Students are strongly encouraged to attend to their class for both theory and practice. According to the Degree programme teaching regulation, at least 75% of attendance needs to take the final examination during the current academic year.Modalità Valutazione
Oral evaluation of the design exercise conducted