In the outline proposal phase you examine the size of the main system (the structure) and examine how it works (transfers the forces ) .

On the basis of this you decide whether the structure can be used in the further engineer design work or whether it should be dismisses or reworked.

On the subsequent pages some statical systems from different constructions (A, B, C, D, E and F) are shown.

The global stability of the systems should be analyzed.

If the system is unstable a proposal how to obtain spatial stability is wanted. More alternative proposals are welcome. If the system is stable an explanation is also wanted.

The assignment is must be solved as group work with 3 - 4 members.
The solution could be drawings/sketches, best as 3D supplemented with text
Additional a smaller model made of paper board showing how the structure acts for external actions  has to be made.

The solution has to be supplemented with an oral statement.

The class and the lecturer evaluate the exercise in community.

The solution is presented in plenum for all involved.

An opponent group is appointed for each team.

They should in particular see critical on the proposal of the solution.

Paper board, thin covings, glue and overhead transparencies are distributed.

Knifes, covings scissors, saws, glue pistols and indian link pen to transparencies  can be borrowed.

Roof:
Cardboard and boards on trusses per 0,80 m.

Outer wall:
North:   Masonry
South:   Open
East:     Open
West:    Masonry

Roof:
Eternit boards on purlins per 0,80 m.

Outer wall:
North:   Light weight wood construction
South:   Light weight wood construction
East:    Windows parties
West:   Simple supported reinforced
           concrete wall

Wanted: "Largest possible glass area"

Two proposals for solution has to be prepared

Wanted: "Largest possible glass area"

Two proposals for solution has to be prepared

Carports:

The construction must be "light" and open, but has of course to be supported for horizontal actions

Additional posts and walls of board on timber framing are allowed, but not in the access area.

Wing tiles on prefabricated trusses from a certified factory are used.

At least 2 principal solutions to the supported system must be formed.

A statical analysis  (transfer of forces) on the selected system has to be formed.

On the enclosed drawings the form for roof- and room design is shown. This design has to be complied.

The roof construction is made as beam- column system, but the client wants as few columns as possible in the room.

The principal construction for roof and substructure are not decided.

The gable triangles are made with glass.

Materials for roof- and wall faces are not decided.

A proposal for the principle of the construction has to be formed.

A statement for spatial global stability without calculation has to be formed.

A client had asked an architect to make a draft design for a carport with a room for equipment.

In terms of the wishes of the clients the architect has made an outline proposal (see the sketch below). He now asks you to evaluate this in relation to global stability

You should give a principal proposal for structural design. This includes the explanation of the statical function (beam, column ect...) of all components and the transfer of forces through the structure. As supplement you can eventually make some considerations in relation to the force transferring joints.

Below plane and facades of a residential house are given. The house has a size of approx. 189 m² including a carport.

1) Give proposals for selection of materials and design of the load bearing and bracing structures

2) Explain the transfer of forces for the residential house (on sketch level).

In addition to the given window units in the sitting room the owner also want glass units in the entire facade to the south (the kitchen also situated to the south).

3) Explain which influence this would mean to the stability, and specify the additional actions that possible should be taken.