Structural Analysis and Evaluation of a Building Framework: Member Design, Strength, and Connections 300053
- Subject Code :
300053
Cover page
Note that a University assignment cover sheet is NOT required. Simply provide an attractive report cover page with your info, subject name, the report title, and an image of your structure.
Remember to remove all the template text from this page and throughout the doc before you submit!
Image captioning requirement:
All tables and figures must be captioned and include the source of the table/figure.Any table or figure not captioned with the source may be excluded when marking.
For snapshots from design drawings, the drawing number must be stated. E.g:
Figure 1: Framing schedule (Drawing no. S051)
Images sourced from open literature (standards/websites/text books etc) must include a citation in Harvard WesternSydneyU format. E.g.
Figure 2: Typical composite beam cross-section (Liang 2015)
All photos not taken by you must have info on where you obtained the image. E.g:
Figure 3:Level 3 beam-column connection (Screenshot from vUWS Virtual Tour)
Figure 4: Frame east elevation (Construction photo from Richard Crookes. Photo date 14/07/19)
For photos you may have taken yourself on a self-sourced project, please include your name and the photo date in the caption. E.g.
Figure 5:Beam-column connection (Photo taken by Brendan Kirkland 28/3/24)
Executive Summary
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Table of Contents
2Structural system and members
4.1X-X connection. E.g. Connection 1 Base plate
4.2X-X connection. E.g. Connection 2 Column splice
5Evaluation of the frame and alternative design/construction options
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1 Overview of the structure
(Same as Report 1. Utilise any provided report 1 feedback to improve this section)
2 Structural system and members
In this section, provide a detailed discussion of the the key structural members used in your chosen case study. Depending on the scope of the chosen project, this may include:
2.1 Roof members
Discuss the roof members including primary rafters/beams and secondary roof members
2.2 Suspended slab system
Discus the suspended slab system including the choice of slab plus primary, secondary and edge beams.
2.3 Columns
Discuss the columns including corner, perimeter, and internal columns
2.4 Load-bearing walls
Discuss the shear walls and shear core walls
2.5 Bracing bay members
Discuss the struts and cross bracing that form the bracing bay
Change the subheadings to suit your structure. Use as many as needed for the scope of your project and remove the others.
In each sub-section, explain the member roles within the overall structural system with reference to the design action(s) being resisted by the member, and the member action(s) induced as a result. Discuss the specific member sizing, cross-sections, materials used, and further structural detailing of the chosen members with comment justifying the members ability to resist the action. E.g. why does the specified member material and cross section make it a suitable choice to resist the action? Additionally, highlight the differences across the structure. E.g. do the members differ on the ground floor vs the top? Or in the corner/edge vs the middle? Etc. If they do, discuss how theyre different, and why.
Refer to learning modules 5-12 for related subject content and assistance with this section. E.g. if your project is primarily concrete, refer to modules 5-7.
Support your discussions withadditional supporting research from open literatureandrefer to clauses from the Australian standardsas required. Useannotatedscreenshots, figures, and photos to assist your discussions and demonstrate your understanding of the project.
This section will overlap the content and combine much of Report 1 sections 2-5. Relevent information and disucssion may be cut-paste from your own Report 1 without concern of self-plagiarising. Use Report 1 feedback to improve the quality of this section.
3 Strength of members
In this section, use the member detailing presented in section 2 to determine the strength of common structural members from your project:
If your structural system is a steel portal frame, calculate all of the following:
- compressive member capacity of one perimeter column* in kN (and in tonnes)
- flexural member capacity of one typical rafter in kNm
- tensile capacity of one cross bracing member in kN (and in tonnes)
If you have an RC project, calculate all of the following:
- squash load of a corner column in kN (and in tonnes)
- squash load of an internal column in kN (and in tonnes) (use a different shape to the corner column if available)
- reinforcement ratio of any column
For one member, present arealistichypothetical site situation that could impact the strength of the member. E.g. What if the reo was incorrect? What if the RC member cross-section dimension changed slightly? What if an unspecified notch was cut in your steel column? Or if the fly bracing was missing? Discuss the hypothetical situation and then quantify the impact on strength by replicating the same calc incorporating the revised member properties.
Refer to learning modules 5-10 for related subject content and assistance with this section where you can follow the exemplar calculations and adapt to your project. Tutors can assist with queries. Present calculations as text. Do not write on paper and scan. Ensure all values are justified. And do not simply present calculations of the members demonstrated in tutorials. Be original!
*if your warehouse project utilises load-bearing precast concrete walls instead of steel columns, calculate using a 1 m width section of the RC wall as a column
4 Member-to-member connections
Discuss in detailFIVEspecific member-to-member connections used in your chosen structure i.e. locations where the structural members discussed in section 2 connect to each other. E.g. column base plate, beam-column, rafter-purlin, rafter apex, slab-core, steel-concrete composite connections etc. Change the subheadings to suit your structure.
1.1X-X connection. E.g. Connection 1 Base plate
1.2X-X connection. E.g. Connection 2 Column splice
1.3X-X connection
1.4X-X connection
1.5X-X connection
Discuss specific elements in the connection and how the forces (axial, shear or bending) are transferred at these connections.
For a steel structure, discussion may include bolts, plates, stiffeners, welds, connectors for each connection. Comment on the rigidity of the connection. For an RC structure, discussion may include reo laps, steel congestion, dowels, bar offsets, hooks/cogs, concrete strength continuity and cold joints.
Refer to learning modules 5-12 for related subject content and assistance with this section. E.g. if your project is primarily structural steel, refer to module 10.
Useannotatedscreenshots, figures, and photos to assist your discussions. Make comparisons between site images and the structural drawings of all five connections. Support your discussions withadditional supporting research from open literature to explain the structural purpose of the connection components and support why the engineer/client chose the specific material, connection type etc. E.g. is the connection rigid and why are the stiffeners important in the overall frame?
5 Evaluation of the frame and alternative design/construction options
Comment on the overall design and construction of the structure and provide a broad evaluation of the project. Refer to materials, components, members, system, and construction methods while reflecting on the lessons learnt in this subject and additional independent research.
Provide discussion on alternative design and construction options that could have been incorporated. E.g. what alternative materials, components, members, system, and construction methods could have been used? How would that impact the project construction schedule, the project costs, or the sustainability considerations?
Refer to learning modules 5-12 for related subject content and assistance with this section. E.g. if your project is primarily concrete, provide discussion on alternate options using structural steel, structural timber and composite.
Useannotatedscreenshots, figures, and photos to assist your discussions. Make comparisons between site images, the structural drawings and include images of the alternatives. Support your discussions withadditional supporting research from open literature.
Do not utilise generative AI to support this discussion. Ensure your discussion is directly related to the chosen case study and consistent with language and terminology utilised throughout this subject.
6 Conclusion
Reference list
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