Architectural Structures - VII

Introduction and terminology of Roof Trusses, Types of Trusses, Analysis and design of Roof Truss (Fan Type) in Steel.

Analysis & Design of Introduction and need of Raft foundation. Analysis and design in R.C.C. Raft Foundation (R.C.C.)

Introduction of Shell Introduction to various types of shell structures. Structures (R.C.C.)

Introduction, Element of pre stressed concrete, Advantages and disadvantages of prestressed concrete, Reinforced concrete versus prestressed concrete, General Principles of prestressing concrete member and Systems of prestressing, Loss of prestress. Analysis and design of prestress concrete beam.

• Structural elements- beam, column etc.; Gravity and lateral load; Classification of structural systems, Tall buildings basic and fundamentals, Earthquake resistant building architectural basics, diagrid in high rise structures. 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.