Lai Mun's
Portfolio
BUILDING STRUCTURES (ARC 2523)
Project 1 - Fettuccine Truss Bridge
Introduction
Truss is a structure built up of three or more members which are normally considered being pinned and hinged at the joints. The following figure shows different types of trusses. Load applied to the truss is transmitted to joint so that each individual members are in either pure tension or compression.
Tasks
In a group, you are required to design and construct a fettucini bridge of 350mm clear span and maximum weight of 80g. These requirements are to be met, or else it may result in reduction of grade. The bridge will be then tested to fail.
Other than aesthetic value, the design of the bridge must be of high efficiency, i.e. using the least material to sustain the higher load.
Product
Conclusion
Upon completion of this project, I am glad to be able to evaluate, explore and improve attributes of construction materials. Other than that, I am also able to explore and apply my understanding of load distribution in a truss and how it works in a building. Through lectures and exercises and practices, I am now able to evaluate and identify tension and compression members in a truss structure.
BUILDING STRUCTURES (ARC 2523)
Project 2 - Extension of a R.C. bungalow
Introduction
The project is an integrated component where it involves structural theory, force calculation and basic structural proposal. This project is designed to allow the demonstration of knowledge and understanding of building structure.
Tasks
The assignments is divided into two parts, first part should be done in a group while the second part is an individual work.
Part 1 – 10% (Group components)
Working in a group of 8 members, each group is to obtain floor plan of a maximum 3 storeys bungalow, preferably 2 storeys. Students are required to carry out structural framing and prepare structural drawings for the bungalow. Structural plans should include foundation plan, ground floor plan, first floor plan and roof plan.
Part 2 – 30% (Individual components)
Each students is required to perform structural analysis of the bungalow.
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Identify and quantify the load acting on the structure.
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Analyse the structure.
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To analysis minimum 6 beams (each beam must subject to different types of load, i.e. UDL from one or more than one slabs, beam with point load(s) or combination of UDL and PL)
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To analysis minimum 4 columns (from roof to foundation level)
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Conclusion
Through this project, I am glad to be able to produce a complete documentation on structural system of a case study by exploring and understanding the concept of structural analysis through lots of readings, practices and researches. Besides that, I am also able to identify the structural components used in a real building and further enhance these components by execute and implement basic procedures of building structure design.