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Building Structures
Comprehensive understanding on the basics of structural design of a building through the usage of various materials, form and components.
Project 1: Fettucine Truss Bridge
Construction of a truss bridge using fettucine and 3 second glue to study and understand load distribution throughout a truss structure. Aesthetics and usage of least amount of materials were important when constructing the 200g bridge with a clear span of 750mm. Mock-up bridges were done in tested to identify the best attributes to construct a stable, strong and rigid bridge. The results were evaluated and calculated to identify tension, compression members and load distribution in each member.
 Final bridge |  Side bracing of bridge |  Method of bridge loading |
|---|---|---|
 Bridge testing by adding water |  Bridge buckling |  Bridge collapsing |
 Broken bridge |  Details of broken bridge |  RC concept beam vs I beam |
 Construction of load bearing points |  Final bridge |  Bridge material |
 Bridge section |  Mock-up bridge making |  Mock up bridge testing |
Project 2: Extension of a R.C. Bungalow
The group project is to structurally frame an existing r.c. bungalow and create drawings of structural plans from foundation to the roof. When the structure of the bungalow was understood, the group of 6 is divided into pairs, each designing an extension for the bungalow through our understanding of the building's structure. Calculation on the load distribution and capacity of the beams and columns were done to enhance our understanding.