Sub-Module Objectives:
In this sub-module, we will examine how to develop gravity loads (often thought of as acting more or less in a vertical direction), for single-story buildings. Reference is made to current construction techniques, Chapter 16 of the Uniform Building Code, and related structural behavior. Refer back to vertical load path for basic system behavior.
Sub-Module Directions:
Three consecutive class days, one per topic, will be devoted to this gravity load sub-module. To complete this sub-module you need to:
- Study the 4 sets of on-line lecture notes.
- Complete the reading assignment.
- Come to each class period prepared to discuss the appropriate material:
- Day 1: Dead and roof live loads.
- Day 2: Snow loads and V & M review
- Day 3: Project
- Complete the various suggested problem assignments. Submit
for grading only those assignments that are designated as such:
- Dead and live load assignments: Submit on day 2
- Snow load and V & M review assignments
- Complete the gravity load phase of the project and submit it as directed in the project area of this class.
On-Line Lecture:
Reading Assignment:- Breyer, Chapter 2, Sections 2.1 - 2.7.
- Breyer, Chapter 3, Sections 3.1 - 3.2.
Problem Assignments:Complete the following problem sets using good problem solving format on engineering graph paper.
- Dead loads: Breyer, problems 2.4 a-e.
- Live loads: Breyer, problems 2.4f, 2.9 a-b.
- Snow loads: Breyer, problems 2.7, 2.10 a-b.
- V & M review: Breyer, problem 3.1b.
Design Project Assignment:Go to the Project area of this class and read the gravity load directions.
