Structures Design Project


Low-rise and High-rise Buildings in downtown Atlanta		A typical reinforced concrete office building.

References: The following references are required for the class:

1. Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318-02) and Commentary (ACI 318R-02), American

Concrete Institute. Note: The ACI 318-02 Code is necessary, and the use of earlier versions will not be

acceptable. It may be purchased at the discounted student price from Chi Epsilon. Please contact Dr.

Barnes asap if you need to purchase a code.

2. MacGregor, James G., “Reinforced Concrete: Mechanics and Design,” 3rd Ed, 1997.

Reference text books available in instructor’s office:

1. “International Building Code 2000”, International Code Council, 2000. Auburn University Architecture Library

(K 3538 .I58 2000).

2. “CRSI Design Handbook,” Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute, 2002.

3. ASCE 7, “Minimum Design loads for Buildings and Other Structures,” American Society of Civil Engineers,

1998.

Course Objectives: Students will design a low-rise reinforced concrete building, while meeting the requirements of building codes and standards. This course will provide students the opportunity to apply knowledge gained in reinforced concrete design coursework to a comprehensive design project that is representative of the civil engineering profession. Students are required to synthesize knowledge they have previously acquired and to work in groups during the execution of the design project. Students are required to make a formal presentation of their design project. After the completion of this class students will have an ability to:

(1) identify, formulate and solve engineering problems,

(2) design components and systems,

(3) effectively communicate through oral and written means,

(4) contribute as a member of a multidisciplinary team, and

(5) contribute to the completion of a major design project.

Furthermore, after the completion of this capstone class the students will appreciate the need for:

(1) professional licensure, and (2) lifelong learning.

Class Project - Design of a Reinforced Concrete Office Building

1. Project Assignment: A multi-story reinforced concrete building of moderate size and height will be selected for design. The teams will perform the structural design, including the foundation design, for the project. The owner desires that the structure be built with cast-in-place reinforced concrete. The structural analysis and design shall include the effects of dead, live, wind, and lateral earth pressure loads. The loads and load combinations shall comply with the International Building Code and the ACI 318-02 requirements. The building will contain some design feature that has not been taught to the student and this will evaluate the student’s independent problem solving ability. The instructor will refrain from providing significant guidance outside of class periods as students should apply their knowledge and problem solving skills. During the project the use of a CAD package will be required. It is expected that students develop the ability to use any commercially available package on their own. The following documents need to be submitted for the project: (1) Project execution plan, (2) Complete engineering calculations, (3) Engineering drawings, and (4) Written project report.

2. Building Description: Assigned in class.

Spring 2004 Fall 2005

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