Building Constructions 2

Project 1: Skeletal Construction “A Shelter For One”

Marks: 40% (30% groupwork & 10% individual)

Submission date: Week 6(Presentation, Testing & Submission of Report)

Introduction:

Experiencing and understanding skeletal construction is important as it is one of the most widely used structures for building support. As a designer we should know how skeletal structure works.

To create an understanding of skeletal structure and its relevant structural components.
To understand how a skeletal structure reacts under loading.
To demonstrate a convincing understanding of how Skeletal Construction works.
To be able to manipulate Skeletal Construction to solve an oblique Design problem.

Assessment criteria:

The assessment for the shelter construction will be based on your

Ability to apply the knowledge of skeletal construction and its joints to actual construction and design
Ability of the shelter to take the load applied in the specified duration.
Creative design elements within the given requirements
Understanding of appropriate materials to suit the functions of the shelter

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Project 2: Understanding Forces in Solid Structure and Surface Structure

Marks: 30% (20% teamwork & 10% individual)

Submission date: Week 12

A building will normally comprise several different types of structural systems, either due to its design, function, availability of materials and building code requirements. As designers it is very important that you understand when and where each of the different type of structural system is used. Skeletal, solid and surface construction methods are the most widely used structures for building support. Solid and surface structure provides the required load bearing resistance and aesthetics required by designers.

Intentions:

To create an understanding of solid structure and surface structure and its relevant structural components.
To understand how a solid structure and surface structure reacts under loading.
To demonstrate a convincing understanding of how Solid Construction and surface construction works.
To exploit the qualities inherent in Solid Construction and surface construction.
To be able to manipulate Solid Construction and surface construction to solve an oblique Design problem.