Architectural Structures - VI

Introduction, Effective height of column, Assumptions, Minimum eccentricity, Analysis and design of short R.C.C. column under pure axial load as well as under axial load and bending moment and detailing of its reinforcement.

Introduction, Type of foundation, Depth of foundation, Theory & design of axially loaded isolated square footing and detailing of its reinforcement. Pile foundation - Introduction, classification and its application.

Introduction, types of retaining walls, cantilever retaining walls - proportioning of retaining walls and determining the lateral earth pressure on retaining walls. Perform the stability checks: overturning, sliding, bearing capacity, and settlement. Interpretation of typical structural details (detailing of reinforcement)

Properties of steel sections & types of connections Introduction ,properties of indian standard rolled steel section – use of is 800 and steel tables – permissible stresses in tension, compression and shear. Connections: welded and bolted connections – types of failure – design strength of connection. Tension and compression members Identification of tension and compression members – understanding the process of design of single angle and double angle sections in tension– understanding the method to design compression members – significance of slenderness ratio– design of simple and compound sections (theory only) – introduction to lacings and battens. Actual length, effective length

• Understanding of Miscellaneous Structural Elements – Beam and plate girder & its use in building industry. Grillage foundation and its’ components & its use in building industry. Types of roof trusses and nomenclature of its members. APPROACH
• Lectures by Experts in the field of Design and analysis will be arranged to make the student’s exposure to practical aspects of design.