Architectural Structures - II

Introduction, Perfect frame, Deficient frame, Redundant frame, Type of supports and their reactions, Analysis of cantilever and simply supported trusses by Analytical method, Method of sections, Graphical method.

Introduction, Torsion in shafts - Pure torsion, Theory of pure torsion, Torsional moment of resistance, Assumptions in the theory of pure torsion, polar modulus, Power transmitted by a shaft, Torsional rigidity.

Concrete mix, Curing and strength of concrete, Effect of temperature, Shrinkage, Fatigue.

Deflection of Beams Introduction, Calculation of slope and deflection by Double Integration, ( Cantilever and Macaulay’s Method, and Moment area Method. Conjugate beam method. Simply supported)

Definition, End conditions, Buckling and critical loads, Slenderness ratio, Various column theories. Stress distribution of the section of an eccentrically loaded rectangular column, the middle third rule, Core or kernel of section (Rectangular and Circular sections).