Structure for Architects A Case Study in Steel, Wood, and Reinforced Concrete Design

Structure for Architects: A Case Study in Steel, Wood, and Reinforced Concrete Design is a sequel to the authors? first text, Structure for Architects: A Primer, emphasizing the conceptual understanding of structural design in simple language and terms. This book focuses on structural principles applied to the design of typical structural members?a beam, a girder, and a column?in a diagrammatic frame building. Through the application of a single Case Study across three key materials, the book illustrates the theory, principles, and process of structural design. The Case Study progresses step-by-step for each material, from determining tributary areas and loads through a member's selection and design.

The book addresses the frequent disparity between the way architects and engineers perceive and process information, with engineers focusing on technical aspects and architects focusing on visual concepts. Structure for Architects: A Case Study in Steel, Wood, and Reinforced Concrete Design presents readers with an understanding of fundamental engineering principles through a uniquely thematic Case Study. Focusing on the conceptual understanding of structural design, this book will be of interest to architecture students and professionals looking to understand the application of structural principles in relation to steel, wood, and concrete design.

Contents

1. INTRODUCTION TO STRUCTURAL DESIGN

1. Removing a Bearing Wall
2. STRUCTURAL DESIGN METHODOLOGIES

1. Building Codes and Industry Organizations
2. Loads
3. Safety Factors
4. Load Combinations
5. Design Methodologies
3. STRESS, STRAIN, AND MATERIAL BEHAVIOR

1. Stress, Strain, and Material Properties
2. Stress-Strain Curves for Steel, Wood, and Concrete
3. Elastic/Plastic Material Behavior – An Analogy
4. Elastic/Plastic Analogy Applied to a Beam
5. Section Modulus
6. Getting Started - Case Study
4. CASE STUDY INTRODUCTION

1. Load Combinations
2. Designing for Beams and Girders
3. Designing for Columns
5. UNDERSTANDING STEEL

1. Manufacture and Materials
2. General Design Considerations
3. Design Considerations for Beams
4. Design Considerations for Columns
6. DESIGN IN STEEL – CASE STUDY

1. Assumptions

Case Study – Design in Steel (ASD)

6.2.ASD Beam 3

6.3.ASD Girder B

6.4.ASD Column B2

Case Study – Design in Steel (LRFD)

6.2.LRFD Beam 3

6.3.LRFD Girder B

6.4.LRFD Column B2

ASD / LRFD Discussion

7. UNDERSTANDING WOOD

1. Sawn Lumber – Manufacture and Properties
2. Sawn Lumber – Design Considerations for Beams
3. Sawn Lumber – Design Considerations for Columns
4. Engineered Lumber – Manufacture and Products
5. Engineered Lumber – Design Considerations
8. DESIGN IN SAWN WOOD – CASE STUDY

1. Assumptions

Case Study – Design in Sawn Wood

2. Beam 3
3. Girder B
4. Column B2
9. DESIGN IN ENGINEERED WOOD – CASE STUDY

1. Assumptions

Case Study – Design in Engineered Wood

2. A Typical Joist
3. Girder B
4. Column B2
10. UNDERSTANDING REINFORCED CONCRETE

1. Materials and Manufacture
2. Structural Considerations
3. Design Considerations for Beams
4. Design Considerations for Columns
11. DESIGN IN REINFORCED CONCRETE – CASE STUDY

1. Assumptions

Case Study – Design in Reinforced Concrete

2. Beam 3
3. Girder B
4. Column B2
12. IN CLOSING

Appendix 1. AISC STEEL CONSTRUCTION MANUAL

Appendix 2. NATIONAL DESIGN SPECIFICATION (NDS) FOR WOOD CONSTRUCTION

Appendix 3. ACI 318: BUILDING CODE REQUIREMENTS FOR STRUCTURAL CONCRETE

Appendix 4. BEAM DIAGRAMS AND FORMULAE

Ashwani Bedi is a Professional Engineer and Deputy Director of Engineering with the NYC Department of Design and Construction. He has over 30 years of experience in the public and private sectors, and is currently Adjunct Associate Professor at the New York City College of Technology, where he teaches Structures courses. He is also the co-author of Structure for Architects: A Primer.

Ramsey Dabby is a Registered Architect having served as Chief Architect for the NYC Fire Department, and previously as Director of Engineering and Construction for the Hertz Corporation. Now retired with over 40 years' experience in the public and private sectors, he currently teaches as Adjunct Faculty in the Architectural Departments of the New York City College of Technology, the City College of New York, and the New York Institute of Technology. He is also the co-author of Structure for Architects: A Primer.