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AEC 344 Syllabus Prepared by: Desmond Fletcher Term: Fall 2015

AEC 344 – STRUCTURAL DESIGN Fall 2015

Course Description

AEC 344. STRUCTURAL DESIGN. 3 hrs. Prerequisite: AEC 270. Design of structural members and building structures using steel, wood, and concrete.

Instructor

Desmond Fletcher, M. Arch. TEC 250B 601-266-5185 Fax: 601-266-5717 Email: [email protected] Website: usm.blackboard.com

Office Hours

Contact me by email for meeting time Prerequisites

AEC 270 Statics & Strength of Materials Credit Hours

3 credit hours. Course Overview

In this course, students will develop knowledge of the design and analysis of structural members and building structures using steel, wood, and concrete. The knowledge of structural design and analysis is essential for students of architecture and construction.

Course Objectives

After completing this course the student should be able to: 1. Calculate beam loads, shear, and moments 2. Design concrete beams, slab, and columns for bending, shear, and deflection 3. Design steel connections, columns, beams, and decking 4. Design wood connections, columns, beams, and decking 5. Calculate reinforcement in concrete footings, beams, columns and slabs

Course Communication

The primary mode of communication will be via e-mail. The instructor will check email regularly, and you should receive a response within one business day of successfully sending the e-mail. Proper email etiquette is expected; if appropriate collegiate-level language is not used, you will not receive a response.

Required Text

Ambrose, James, Simplified Engineering for Architects and Builders - Eleventh Edition, John Wiley & Sons, 2011.

Technology Requirements

Hardware requirement: Computer capable of running Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7 and access to a scanner to scan and upload homework assignments if required.

Software requirements: Internet Explorer or Mozilla (Freeware) Microsoft Word (License Required) Adobe Reader (Freeware)



Class Procedures and Requirements There are regular homework and reading/study assignments (listed in the schedule) due the following class

period; completion of reading and study assignments is mandatory to successfully complete the course. Evaluation Criteria

There will be four exams and a final exam; See schedule for dates. o Exam 1 – Chapters 1- 3: 10% o Exam 2 – Chapters 4-7: 20% o Exam 3 – Chapters 8-12: 25% o Exam 4 – Chapters 13-15: 25% o Exam 5 – Chapter 16, Foundations 20%

Grading Scale

90 to 100 A – Excellent Work: Goes Beyond the requirements of the subject Criteria: Advance understanding of the subject, thoughtful analysis of the problem, clear communication of ideas, depth of understanding in connecting theory to practice, provocative, scholarly treatment of the subject, and creative/imaginative connections or examples

80 to 89 B – Good Work: Fully achieves the requirements of the subject Criteria: Knowledge and depth of understanding of the subject, clear communication of ideas, examines the implications of theory to practice, analysis of the problem, and implementation of solutions.

70 to 79 C – Average Work: Substantially completes the requirements of the subject Criteria: Knowledge of the subject, adequately communicates ideas but lacks insight, implications drawn are limited in scope and not connected, not attempt to go beyond the minimum requirements of the subject

60 to 69 D – Inferior Work: Inadequate attempt in completing the requirements Criteria: Limited knowledge of the subject, inadequate communication of ideas, completes less than minimum requirements of the subject.

0 to 59 F – Failure: Noncompliance with basic requirements of the class Criteria: Blatant disregard for requirements.

Academic Honesty “When cheating is discovered, the faculty member may give the student an F on the work involved or in the

course. If further disciplinary action is deemed appropriate, the student should be reported to the Dean of Students. In addition to being a violation of academic honesty, cheating violates the Code of Student Conduct and may be grounds for probation, suspension, and/or expulsion.” Source: USM Undergraduate Bulletin

Students on disciplinary suspension may not enroll in any courses offered by The University of Southern Mississippi.

ADA Syllabus Statement If a student has a disability that qualifies under the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and requires

accommodations, he/she should contact the Office for Disability Accommodations (ODA) for information on appropriate policies and procedures. Disabilities covered by ADA may include learning, psychiatric, physical disabilities, or chronic health disorders. Students can contact ODA if they are not certain whether a medical condition/disability qualifies.

Address: The University of Southern Mississippi Office for Disability Accommodations 118 College Drive # 8586 Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001

Voice Telephone: (601) 266-5024 or (228) 214-3232 Fax: (601) 266-6035



Individuals with hearing impairments can contact ODA using the Mississippi Relay Service at 1-800-582-2233 (TTY) or email Suzy Hebert at [email protected].

Drop Date & Financial Deadlines

The last day to drop a course without receiving a grade on the transcript and without permission from an instructor is now the same day that you must drop the course to avoid being charged tuition by the drop without permission deadline. Courses dropped after this date will result in a W on your transcript. See the Academic Calendar for exact dates.

Absences (for face-to-face courses)

All absences will be considered unexcused until valid documentation is provided to the instructor from the Office of Student-Oriented Services (OSS). To obtain an excused absence, students should submit a “Request for Excused Absence Form” found on the following website: http://www.usm.edu/student-affairs/office-student-oriented-services. Once validated, a letter of support from the OSS should be delivered to the instructor. The instructor should receive OSS excuses as soon as possible. You must submit the OSS excuse form within 1 week of the absence, otherwise the excuse will not be considered by the instructor.



Class Schedule

Fall 2015 AEC 344 Building StructuresWeek Dates Topic Readings Pages Due

Introduction, Syllabus Review1.1-1.6 Forces, Force Systems, Loading & Reactions Read/Study Ch. 1.1-1.6 (pp. 11-31) Wk 1

1.1 Properties of Forces1.2 Static Equilbrium1.3 Force Components and Combinations1.4 Graphical Analysis of Concurrent Force Systems1.5 Algebraic Analysis of Non-Concurrernt Force Systems Read/Study Ch. 1.7-1.11 (pp. 32-54) Wk 21.6 Laws of Equilbrium Read/Study Ch. 2.1-2.8 (pp. 55-91) Wk 2

Week Dates Topic Readings Pages Due1.7-1.11 Forces, Force Systems, Loading & Reactions

1.7 Loads and Reactive Forces1.8 Load Sources1.9 Load Combinations1.10 Determination of Design Loads1.11 Design Methods

2.1-2.8 Axial Force Actions2.1 Forces and Stresses2.2 Deformation2.3 Suspension Cables2.4 Funicular Arches2.5 Graphical Analysis of Planar Trusses2.6 Algebraic Analysis of Planar Trusses2.7 Cable-Stayed Structures Read/Study Ch. 3.1-3.5 (pp. 92-114) Wk 32.8 Compression Members Read/Study Ch. 3.6-3.11 (pp. 115-160) Wk 3

Week Dates Topic Readings Pages Due3.1-3.5 Structures in Shear and Bending

3.1 Direct Shear Stress3.2 Shear in Beams3.3 Bending Moments in Beams3.4 Sense of Bending in Beams3.5 Tabulated Values for Beam Behavior

3.6-3.11 Structures in Shear and Bending3.6 Development of Bending Resistance3.7 Shear Stress in Beams3.8 Continuous and Restrained Beams3.9 Members Experiencing Compression Plus Bending3.10 Rigid Frames3.11 Buckling of Beams

Week Dates Topic Readings Pages DueBending, Shear, Deflection Review

Read/Study Ch. 4.1-4.7 (pp. 161-188) Wk 5Read/Study Ch. 5.1-5.7 (pp. 189-213) Wk 5

Week Dates Topic Readings Pages Due4.1-4.7 Structural Systems and Planning

4.1 General Considerations for Structural Systems4.2 Shear Wall and Diaphragm Structural System4.3 Braced Frame System4.4 Moment Frame System4.5 Wood Construction4.6 Steel Construction4.7 Concrete Construction

5.1-5.3 Wood Spanning Elements5.1 Structural Lumber5.2 Reference Design Values5.3 Design Controls

5.4-5.7 Wood Spanning Elements5.4 Design for Bending Read/Study Ch. 5.8-5.14 (pp. 214-235) Wk 65.5 Beam Shear Read/Study Ch. 6.1-6.2 (pp. 236-244) Wk 65.6 Bearing Read/Study Ch. 6.3-6.5 (pp. 245-257) Wk 65.7 Deflection Read/Study Ch. 7.1-7.5 (pp. 258-268) Wk 6

Review Syllabus & Schedule

Exam 1 -- Chapters 1-3

8/19-8/21

9/14-9/18

9/8-9/11

8-24-8/28

8/31-9/4

4

5

1

3

2



Week Dates Topic Readings Pages Due5.8-5.14 Wood Spanning Elements

5.8 LRFD5.9 Joists & Rafters 5.10-5.14

6.1-6.2 Wood Columns6.1 Slenderness Ratio6.2 Compression Capacity

6.3-6.5 Wood Columns6.3 Column Load Capacity LRFD Method6.4 Stud Wall Construction6.5 Columns with Bending

7.2 Connections for Wood Structures Read/Study Ch. 8.1-8 .3 (pp. 269-281) Wk 77.2 Nailed Joints Read/Study Ch. 9.1-9.3 (pp. 282-298) Wk 7

Exam 2 -- Chapters 4-7 Read/Study Ch. 9.4-9.7 (pp. 299-321) Wk 7

Week Dates Topic Readings Pages Due8.1-8.3 Steel Structural Products

8.1 Design Methods8.2 Materials8.3 Types

9.1-9.3 Steel Beams and Framing Elements9.1 Factors in Beam Design9.2 Inelastic vs Elastic9.3 Nominal Moment

9.4-9.7 Steel Beams and Framing Elements9.4 Design for Bending 9.5 Buckling Failure9.6 Shear9.7 Deflection Read/Study Ch. 9.8-9.12 (pp. 322-347) Wk 8

Week Dates Topic Readings Pages Due9.8--9.12 Steel Beams and Framing Elements

9.8 Safeload Tables9.9 Steel Trusses9.10 Manufactured trusses Read/Study Ch. 10.1-10.6 (pp. 348-374) Wk 109.11 Decks with Steel Framing Read/Study Ch. 11.1-11.4 (pp. 375-398) Wk 109.12 Concentrated Load Effects on Beams Read/Study Ch. 12.1.12.3 (pp. 399-406) Wk 10

Week Dates Topic Readings Pages Due10.1-10.6 Steel Columns and Frames

10.1 Column Shapes10.2 Slenderness10.3 Safe Axial Loads10.4 Design Steel Columns10.5 Columns w/ Bending10.6 Column Connections11.1-11.4 Bolted Connections for Steel Structures

12.1-12.3 Light-Gage Formed Steel Structures12.1 Light-Gage Steel Products12.2 Light-Gage Steel Decks12.3 Light-Gage Steel Systems Read/Study Ch. 13.1-13.5 (pp. 407-445) Wk 11

Week Dates Topic Readings Pages Due

10 10/19-10/21 Fall Break

Week Dates Topic Readings Pages Due13.1-13.3 Concrete Construction

13.1 Concrete Beams13.2 General Applications of Strength Methods13.3 Beams: Ultimate Strength Method13.4 Beams in Sitecast Systems13.5 Spanning Slabs

Read/Study Ch. 13.6-13.8 (pp. 446-478) Wk 12Read/Study Ch. 14.1-14.2 (pp. 479-491) Wk 12

9 10/12-10/16

10/5-10/9

Exam 3 -- Chapters 8-12

6 9/21-9/25

9/28-10/2

11

7

8

10/26-10/30



I reserve the right to make fair and equitable adjustments to this syllabus by way of addendum.

Week Dates Topic Readings Pages DueProblem Review13.6-13.8 Concrete Construction

13.6 Shear in Beams13.7 Development Length13.8 Deflection Control

14.1-14.2 Flat-Spanning Concrete Systems14.1 Slab & Beam Systems14.2 General Considerations for Beams Read/Study Ch. 15.1-15.4 (pp. 492-521) Wk 13

Week Dates Topic Readings Pages DueProblem Review15.1-15.4 Concrete Columns and Frames

15.1 Effects of Compression Forces15.2 General Considerations for Concrete Columns15.3 Design Methods and Aids for Concrete Columns15.4 Special Considerations for Concrete Columns

Exam 4 Ch 13.1-13.3, 15 Read/Study Ch. 16.1-16.4 (pp. 522-544) Wk 14

Week Dates Topic Readings Pages Due16.1-16.4 Foundations

16.1 Shallow Bearing Footings16.2 Wall Footings16.3 Column Footings16.4 Pedestals

Foundations & Wall Form Supplements


15 11/23-11/24 Thanksgiving


Week Dates Topic

17 12/7-12/10Final Exam -- Chapter 16, Foundations & Wall Form Supplements

* Sections with italics and red font should be read but will not be tested

14 11-16-11/20

13 11/9-11/13

12

Foundations & Wall Form Supplements16 11/30-12/4

11/2-11/6

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