Applied Studies (APST) 240

Overview

APST 240: Introduction to Structures introduces theories of statics and the strengths of various construction materials. Qualitative and quantitative analyses demonstrate the reaction of building elements to external forces and are instrumental in determining the design of structural members and assemblies. Throughout this course the relationships between architectural design and structural design in the generation of expressive form is discussed.

APST 240 focuses on the most common building materials now in use: steel, timber, and concrete.

Course Outline

PART 1 Statics

• Unit 1 An Overview of Structures
• Unit 2 The Science of Bodies that Remain in Equilibrium
• Unit 3 Force Systems
• Unit 4 Introduction to Structural System Analysis

Part 2 Characteristics of Materials

• Unit 5 Load Analysis In Assemblies: Load Tracing
• Unit 6 Stress, Strain, and Properties of Materials

Part 3 Analysis and Design Of Structural Members

• Unit 7 Shear, Bending, and Moment Forces in Simple Beams
• Unit 8 Flexure and Shearing Stresses
• Unit 9 Deflection and Indeterminate Beams
• Unit 10 Load Analysis in Assemblies: Load Tracing
• Unit 11 Column Analysis and Design
• Unit 12 Trusses: Determinate Systems Analysis

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, you should be able to:

1. Illustrate the reactions of typical structural building components when forces are applied.
2. Calculate the forces acting on, and reactions to, determinant structural systems and assemblies.
3. Analyze load distributions in structural assemblies.
4. Design structural members based on the analysis of loading, internal stress, and the strength of materials.
5. Relate the expressive potential of structural components and systems to architectural design.

Evaluation

Your work in this course will be evaluated based on 3 assignments and the final examination. However, assignment 3 is broken into three parts that is to be submitted separately with each part weighted 10% of the final grade.

The final examination will cover the entire course and is worth 40% of your final grade. The minimum passing mark for the final exam is 50%.

A final course grade of 67% or higher is required to pass the course.

Grading information is summarized in the table below.

Note: Students who wish to be certified by the Canadian Architectural Certification Board must achieve and maintain a final grade point average of 2.3 or greater.