Phase VI · Engineering Design Studio · Week 3–7
Structural Building Design Studio
Design the building system: framing layout, gravity load path, lateral system, member sizing and drift control.
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Add a structural member to record its inputs, capacity and governing check.
Learning objectives
- Select a structural system
- Trace gravity and lateral load paths
- Size primary members
Engineering judgment
- Choose the lateral system before sizing beams.
- Drift usually controls tall, light frames.
Governing standards
ASCE 7-22
Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria
Dead, live, snow, wind, seismic, flood loads and combinations
Ch. 2 CombinationsCh. 4 LiveCh. 26–30 WindCh. 11–12 SeismicAISC 360-22
Specification for Structural Steel Buildings
Steel member and connection design
Ch. D TensionCh. E CompressionCh. F FlexureCh. J ConnectionsACI 318-19
Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete
Reinforced concrete design and detailing
Ch. 9 BeamsCh. 10 ColumnsCh. 22 StrengthCh. 25 DetailingTMS 402/602-22
Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures
Masonry walls, lintels, pilasters
Ch. 8 ASDCh. 9 SD
Recommended next step
Bridge Design Studio
Design a bridge superstructure and substructure: girder layout, live load distribution, deck, bearings, piers and abutments.
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