Architectural Design - V

Acquainting with the various structural systems and their relation to form, materials and function.

Types of Structural Through seminars, drawings and Systems their mechanism of load bearing, Trabeated: Arcuated: Vector Structures: Form Structures: Tensile: models, a study of different structural systems, adaptability, efficiency and limitations. Brick and stone, columns and beams slabs, one way and two way, coffers. Corbelled, Radiating Arch, Vault and Dome, Squinch and Pendentives. Trusses and space frames. Folded slabs, Shells, Hyperbola-paraboloid. Tents, Cables and Pneumatic vis-à-vis materials and plan shape/s It should be noted that emphasis would be on the design parameters and graphical presentation of systems rather than their structural analysis.

Design of functional spaces that incorporate large span structures, repetitive modules, medium column free spans and multi-storied aspects that use the varied structural systems. For example factories, institutes, auditoriums, stadium, commercial malls and other campus designs etc.

Integration of design with structural system SUGGESTED STUDIO EXCERCISES 1. Literature study and Case Study 2. Presentation of the system with 3. Design of buildings like Stadia, structural systems. 4. Study tours to relevant urban destinations Development of the design proposal to the stage of integrating structure system necessary for the execution of the project and making relevant drawing for the same. of different structural systems as used in famous buildings of the world. scaled models or actual structures in construction yard. auditorium, Petrol Pump, Factories, Museums, Malls, and buildings using varied for primary documentation.