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Classifications, Structural Systems

The document discusses various elements, considerations, and types of architectural engineering and building design. It addresses the evolution of building structures from substructures to superstructures to finishes. It also outlines key building elements like foundations, walls, floors, and roofs. Additionally, it examines different structural systems like load-bearing, framed, modular, and pre-fabricated construction. Finally, it provides reference topics for self-study on architectural engineering fundamentals from several textbooks.

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Classifications, Structural Systems

The document discusses various elements, considerations, and types of architectural engineering and building design. It addresses the evolution of building structures from substructures to superstructures to finishes. It also outlines key building elements like foundations, walls, floors, and roofs. Additionally, it examines different structural systems like load-bearing, framed, modular, and pre-fabricated construction. Finally, it provides reference topics for self-study on architectural engineering fundamentals from several textbooks.

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ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING

&
DESIGN

Session 2016
RELATIONSHIPS B/W ELEMENTS OF BUILT
ENVIRONMENT
EVOLUTION OF STRUCTURE
 Substructure
 Super Structure

 Primary Elements

 Secondary Elements

 Finishes

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BUILDING ELEMENTS
 Enclosure
 Base or foundation

 Horizontal dividers

 Vertical dividers

 Access between storeys

 Access to the building and rooms

 Daylight and Ventilation


Basic Building Components

Super Structure Sub-structure

Plinth Foundation
Walls
Floors
Beams
Roofs
Lintels
Doors and Windows
Cantilevers
Parapet
Stairs
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BUILDING DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS

 Location
 Orientation
 Proper Planning & Design
 Space Planning
 Provision for Required Facilities & Functions
 Utilities
 Physical Comfort
 Privacy
 Free Movement
 Flexibility
 Structural Functions
 Architectural Appearance

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 Based on Occupancy/Usage
 Based on Type of Construction
 Based on Structure

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• Based on Occupancy/Usage
1) Residential
2) Educational
3) Institutional
4) Assembly
5) Business
6) Mercantile
7) Industrial
8) Storage
9) Hazardous

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• Based on Type of Construction
(Fire Rating)
1) Type-1 Construction
2) Type-2 Construction
3) Type-3 Construction
4) Type-4 Construction

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1. Load Bearing Structure
2. Framed Structure

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1. Mud
2. Stone
3. RCC
4. Steel
5. Timber

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Modular System Construction
Portal Frame Construction
Composite Construction
In-situ and Pre-cast/Pre-fabricated

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Modular Construction

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1. Solid
2. Skeleton
3. Surface
1. Solid
a) Cellular
b) Cross-walls
c) Stressed skin
d) The Igloo
2. Skeleton
3. Surface
Cellular

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Cross Walls

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Stressed Skin

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The Igloo

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1. Solid
2. Skeleton
a) Apex Frame
b) Rectangular Frame
c) Truss
d) Portal Frame
e) Shed Frame
f) Grid Frame
g) Geodesic Frame
h) Suspension Frame
3. Surface
Apex Frame

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Rectangular
Frame

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Truss

Prism

Grid
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Geodesic
Dome

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Shed
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Suspension

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1. Solid
2. Skeleton
3. Surface
a) Shell Dome
b) Barrel Vault
c) Folded or Bent Plates
d) Suspension System
e) Air-supported Structures
Shell Dome
Dome

Folded Plate 36
Pneumatic

Suspension

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 Users – What do they need?
 Space Sizes
 Implications for Structure
 Expected Life
 Materials & Methods
 Acoustic Concerns
 Weather Considerations
 Health Concerns

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 Historical Evolution-With respect to evolution
of building types discuss:
•What’s the same?
•What’s different?
 BMC Dictionary

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REFERENCE TOPICS FOR SELF STUDY
 Building Construction by Arora & Gupta
 Chapter 1

 Topics # All topics

 Construction Technology Volume 1 by J.T.


Grundy
 Chapter 1

 Topics # All topics

 Fundamental Building Technology by Andrew J.


Charlett
 Chapter 1

 Topics # All topics


REFERENCE TOPICS FOR SELF STUDY
 Construction Technology Volume 1 by J.T. Grundy
 Chapter 4
 Page # 34, 35, 37, 51, 52
 Chapter 7
 Topics # All
 Building Construction by Arora & Gupta
 Chapter 1
 Topics # 1.6, 1.8, 1.11, 1.12
 Fundamental Building Technology by Andrew J.
Charlett
 Chapter 1
 Topics # Building Elements

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