Courses – Fakultet tehničkih nauka u Novom Sadu

Subject: Structures in Architecture (17.A522)

Type of studies	Title
Undergraduate Academic Studies	Architecture (Year: 3, Semester: Winter)

General information:

Category	Scientific-professional
Scientific or art field	Theory of Construction Geometric Space Theory and Interpretation in Architecture and Urbanism
ECTS	5

Introducing students into the analysis and design of bearing structures in architecture, with mastering the principles of statics, loads and the equilibrium configurations of architectural structures.

The ability of the visualization of the architectural structures’ behaviour, inner forces flow and the transmission of loading, as well as the understanding the principles of their shaping and design. Students’ capability for analysing and calculating simple structural systems.

The development of architectural structures and the principles of structuring in architecture. Elements of statics. The visualization of the flow of forces and the transmission of loadings – graphic methods of the equilibrium analysis: plan of forces, polygon of forces. Funicular structures: tensioned (simple suspended bridges and roofs), compressed (arches and vaults) and combined structures. Beams. The basics of technical theory of rod bending. The principles of analysis and calculation of planar linear girders and trusses within linear-elastic material behaviour: simply supported beam; overhanging beam; cantilever; three-pinned arch; Gerber girder; trusses. Introduction to statically indeterminate girders: one-clamped and double-clamped beam; two-pinned arch; clamped arch; continuous girders.

The visualization of forces by graphic statics methods, with the aim of the intuitively understanding the behaviour of architectural structures. Emphasizing the geometry i.e. shape as the primary property of a structure. Introducing the basic engineering concepts and putting numerical values into context with the clear role in a design process. The visualization of the loadings and structures’ action as the base for the analytical expressions used in the analysis and calculations regarding bearing structures.

Authors	Title	Year	Publisher	Language
E. Benvenuto	An Introduction to the History of Structural Mechanics	1991	Springer	English
K. E. Kurrer	The History of the Theory of Structures: Searching for Equilibrium	2018	John Wiley & Sons	English
Schodek, D.L., Bechthold, M.	Structures	2014	Pearson, Harlow	English
E. Allen, W. Zalewski	Form and Forces: Designing Efficient, Expressive Structures	2009	John Wiley & Sons	English
Onouye, B., Kane, K.	Statics and Strength of Materials for Architecture and Building Construction	2013	Pearson education limited	English

Course activity	Pre-examination	Obligations	Number of points
Complex exercises	Yes	Yes	20.00
Coloquium exam	No	No	20.00
Lecture attendance	Yes	Yes	5.00
Complex exercises	Yes	Yes	20.00
Exercise attendance	Yes	Yes	5.00
Written part of the exam - tasks and theory	No	Yes	20.00
Oral part of the exam	No	Yes	30.00