3rd semester will introduce you to:
• Scrutinize the concept structural design
• Work with a given load bearing system, estimating structural members by rules of thumb.
• Build a 3D structural analytical model generated by structural engineering BIM tools.
• Design loads, boundary conditions typologies and verify the consistency of the model.

By meeting the objectives of this topic you will gain knowledge about:

• The building performances of different members and connections.
• Estimate dimensions using tables and diagrams.
• Understanding the structural performances of different members, connections and supports.

A student who has met the objectives of the semester will have achieved knowledge about:

• Principles of transferring loads between structural members to a suitable load bearing subsoil.
• Building performances of load bearing elements
• Building performances of structural key junctions
• Layout drawings
• Key junctions
• Shop floor drawings
•
And obtained skills in:

• Drawing structural plans and sections useful to produce structural building’s elements.
• Producing reinforcement shop drawing documentation with rebar schedules for in situ and prefab concrete
• Necessary shop drawings for timber and steel