ARCHI PORTFOLIO
BSC ( HONS ) ARCHITECTURE
BY MAHI ABDUL MUHSIN, 0314421
PROJECT 1: FETTUCCINE TRUSS BRIDGE
In a group of 6, we are required to design and construct a fettucine bridge of 350mm clear span and maximum weight of 80g. The bridge will be then tested to fail. Other than aesthetic value, the design of the bridge must be of high efficiency - using the least material to sustain the higher load. The efficiency of the bridge is given as follows:
In order to achieve higher efficiency, we are to analyse and evaluate each of the following:
` Material strength
- by adopting appropriate method, determing the strength of fettucine (ie, tension and compression strength)
- by knowing the strength of fettucine, we are able to determine which members to be strengthened
` Structual analysis of the truss
- perform detailed structural analysis of the truss
- identify critical members
- strengthen the critical members if necessary
a) group component
FINAL BRIDGE DESIGN
b) individual task
We are to carry out a truss analysis/ calculation individually to have a better understanding of loads on a structure, as well as the most effective and efficient truss arrangement for the load system before designing for the fettucine bridge. The calculation exercise is written out on fullscale examination paper to be included in the group report.
FINAL BRIDGE
TEST BRIDGES
REFLECTION
This project has greatly enhanced my ability to understand, evaluate and explore the attributes of construction materials - in this case, the properties of fettucine. It was very fascinating and the fragility of the material made the project further interesting despite the challenges it entailed as a modeling material. I have explored and applied understanding of load distribution in a truss and most importantly, to identify tension and compression members in a truss structure. furthermore, I have learned to explore different arrangement of members in a truss structure in a group.
Since this was a group project which required full cooperation of members as it was long process of making and testing models until the very end result, it has been a good practise to work in teams and also deligate work accordingly in order to produce the best possible product in a given time.
PROJECT 2: EXTENSION OF A R.C BUNGALOW
a) group component
In a group of 8 members, we are to obtain floor plan of a maximum 3 storeys bungalow and the carry out structural framing and prepare structural drawings for the bungalow. Structural plans should include foundation plan, ground floor plan, first floor plan and roof plan. We are required to first indicate the load distribution for beams and columns design on the plans in a group to be compiled in the group report. After delegation of an equal amount of task to each members, we are to proceed to individual load analysis.
b) individual task
Each students is required to carry out structural analysis of the bungalow as per delegation of beams and columns according to group. We are to identify and quantify the load acting on the structure and its analysis. Each individual is required to analyse 6 beams with:
` Load diagram
` Bending moment diagram
` Shear force diagrams
Each beams must be subjected to different types of load (i.e., UDL from one or more than one slabs, beam with point loads or combination of UDL and PL). Other than that, analysis of minimum 4 columns (from roof to foundation level) are also carried out.
