BA 11.2 - Structural System

Building on the fundamentals covered in Module BA 11.1—Structural Design, Module BA 11.2—Structural Design delves deeper into the relationships between structural form, force flow, and structural design. A key focus is on bending and bending moment as primary stresses in structural systems. Students learn how the geometry and structural design of structural systems are determined by external loads and are able to apply these principles to more complex structural systems. 

Cable and arch structures subjected to axial force are initially analyzed using the cable and Poleck methods. Building on this foundation, the course focuses on single-span, multi-span, hinged, and continuous beams, as well as under- and over-spanned beams and frame beams as central structural elements, with an emphasis on the analysis of internal forces and the question of their structural and architectural implementation.

The theoretical discussion is supplemented by scale models and experimental investigations. In the final structural design, the principles covered previously are synthesized and applied to a specific design problem. The beam failure test allows students to experience the limits of load-bearing capacity and connects analytical considerations with an experimental understanding of structural systems. 

Scope

• Weekly Lecture
• Lecture (2 SWS) and lab (1 SWS)
• 3 credit points
• 4 graded exercises
   

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