Since each and every lecture might diverge, expand or reduce the anticipated content, the exact assignments will be posted as they are assigned each day.

Assigned problems must be solved on 8.5" x 11" National #42 382 or #42 583 Engineer's Pad. Do not put more than one problem on a sheet. Each problem will be scored on the basis of five points for a correct solution. When solving a problem, state briefly what is given and what is required; show a simple, complete and carefully drawn freehand sketch of the problem.

Even though a number of problems will be assigned, only one of the assigned problems will be collected and graded each lecture period. The assignments are due prior to the beginning of the lecture!

Week 1
Monday: Take-Home Quiz 1
Wednesday: Write a single page description of a structural system that you find in a room where you live. Include a small sketch on the same sheet to illustrate the object.
Friday: Problems 10.1, 12.1, 12.2, 21.2.
Do not forget, Quiz Monday on Lectures and Reading
Week 2
Monday: Find a constructed building by an architect that has a name that begins with the same letter as either your last or first name that could be used for a case study. Write a one pate written verbal description of the buidling. This should materials of construction, the bibliographic sources of your information, and why you chose to describe this building. One photocopied sheet of an illustration from one of the sources should also be included.
Wednesday: Problems 21.2, 22-1, 29ABC
Friday: Problems 36-1, 38-1, 39-1
Do not forget, the Quiz Monday covers all of the material in the Lectures and Reading to date.
Week 3
Monday: Problems 43-1, 43-2, 44-1
Wednesday: Problems 63-1 (do this first. ignore graphical method), 55-1 (change the load to 350# and consider the external forces only. ignore graphical method), 56-1 (determine the reactions at the wall using a FBD)
Friday: Problems 59-1 (do on a seperate sheet of paper, find reations at A and B....), 70-1 (skip the graphical part), 72-1 (do on the sheet that was handed out - if the solution extends beyond the page then it is incorrect).
Quiz Monday covers Force Systems, Moments, Couples, FBD's and tensile systems (SB Chapter 8, the basic information).
Week 4
Monday: Problems 71-1 (Algebraically, components of reactions), 73-1 (span of 48 feet, components of reactions), 79-1 (components at A, B algebraically)
Wednesday: Problems 76-1, 96-1 and 97-1 will be reassigned on Friday, but try to do them as well. AND read Chapters 1 and 2 in Mark:Architectural Technology.
Friday: Problems 96-1, 97-1, 98-1
Quiz Monday covers all of the material in the Lectures and Reading to date. It will focus on loads, load distribution, resolution of loading and the readings in Mark.
Week 5
Monday: Problems as described in the lecture.
Wednesday: Problems 129 (as written), 131 (assume a 2 inch diameter rod), 139 (do the second part first) READ CHAPTER 3 in Mark: (Architectural Technology) before the Quiz on Monday.
Friday: Problems
Quiz Monday covers all of the material in the Lectures and Reading to date. It will focus on stress, strain, elasticity, deformation and Chapter 3 in Mark.
Week 6
Monday: Problems143 (table optional), 144 (table optional), 146 (c)
Wednesday: Problems 154 (right), 155 (lower), 157 (also determine rx and ry). RE-READ in Structural Basics pp 109 - 126.
Friday: Problem as assigned in the Lecture. Given a number of potential wood columns, determine the critical load and the critical stress for buckling.
Quiz Monday covers all of the material in the Lectures and Reading to date. It will focus on sectional properties and the readings indicated here and on the readings page.
Week 7
Monday: Problems: none
Wednesday: Problems: 192(J), 181, 190(D), 193(D) optional
Due Monday: Three page "initial" case study report.
  • Page one is to contain a written (typed single-spaced, (12 pt font)) verbal description of the building. This should include the location of the building, the materials from which it is constructed, the dimensions of the system, the dimensions of the individual members, the loads that the building would need to withstand (make educated assumptions), and any other pertinent interesting information about the building. (this can expand to more than one page if necessary)
  • Page two should describe the way in which the building resists vertical loading. Describe the load-path if you were to stand on the roof of a "typical" section of the building.
  • Page three should should describe the way in which the building resists lateral loading. Describe the load-path if you were to load the fassade of a "typical" section of the building. One page typed single-spaced, (12 pt font) written verbal description of the materials and geometry of the load bearing structure for the case study; One page typed single-spaced, (12 pt font) written verbal description of the bearing of horizontal loads; One page typed single-spaced, (12 pt font) written verbal description of the bearing of lateral loads.

Friday: Work on Case Studies
Do not forget, the Quiz Monday covers all of the material in the Lectures and readings assigned to date. It will focus on the readings and V,M, D eflection diagrams.
Week 8
Monday: Problems 182, 184, 185
Wednesday: Problems 190C, 190F, 191I
Friday: Extra Credit Problem No. 1, Extra Cre dit Problem No. 2
Work on Case Studies!!! Case Study Final Boards and Structural Models are Due in Lab next week!!!

Do not forget, the Quiz Monday covers all of the material in the Lectures, with a focus on Shear, Moment and Deflection Diagrams and readings assigned to date.
Week 9
Monday: Work on Case Studies!!!
Extra Credit 1: Solution is on-line.
Wednesday: Extra Credit Problem No. 3
Problems as handed out in class
Friday: Extra Credit Problem No. 4
Submit Questions for the Review Sessions

Week 10
Monday: University Holiday
Wednesday: No Class - Final Reviews
Friday: No Class - Final Reviews

Saturday Review: Topics to be covered this day are:

Week 11
Monday: Review Topics to be covered this day are:
Wednesday: Review Topics to be covered this day are:


Final Exam
The FINAL EXAM will cover all lecture material, readings in SB and AT, topics covered in the slide lectures and comprehensive problems from the entire quarter. It will be a closed book exam. Bring: pencils, 3 colored pencils/pens, scale, two triangles, and a calculator. All other course materials should not be brought into the exam room; any other materials will be removed from the exam room. ONE hand-written, or typed original, cheat sheet (two 8.5 x 11 sides) may be brought with you into the exam. These will be turned in with the exam. You will be assigned seats. Note your number on the list outside of the exam room. Please make any requests that you have for special seating known by the end of Week 10.

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