Syllabus
Assignments
(Please NOTE - if there is a discrepancy between the problems listed here and those found within the Class portion of the web site - THIS list of problems supersedes any problems listed within the Class.)
Only those problems with a designated due date are required
(and graded) homework problems. The others are suggested problems, in
which solutions will be provided, for the student to use as study aids.
| Assignment Name | Due Date | Problems |
| Introduction | See questions on module page | |
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HW 1 |
9/6
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| Snow loads and V & M review |
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| Wind pressure and building stability |
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| Wind analysis, HW 2 | 9/20 | Breyer, problem 3.4a and d only (except use Method 1) and 3.8 (except building is partially enclosed and use Method 1). |
| Base shear | Breyer, problem 2.22 a-e | |
| Seismic analysis 1, HW 3 | -9/27 | Breyer, problem 3.14 a-d |
| Seismic analysis 2 | Breyer, problem 3.13 a-d | |
| Load Combinations | See questions on sub-module page. | |
| Solid-Sawn, HW 4 | 10/4 | Breyer, problems 4.4, 4.6, 4.8, 4.10, 4.14 |
| Wood beams, Other Types | Breyer, problems 5.1, 5.3, 5.7, 5.8, 5.9 | |
| Adjustment Factors, HW 5 | 10/11 | Breyer, problems 4.31(except use No. 2 Doug-Fir Larch and complete bending stress only, assume full lateral support), 5.12, 5.17 |
| Bending - Wood, HW 6 | 10/16 | Breyer, problems 6.12 (bending only and lu = 10'), 6.28 (ignore beam self weight - focus on finding the allowable concentrated load) |
| Shear, Deflection, Bearing, HW 7 | 10/18 | Breyer, problems 6.12 (everything else), 6.32 |
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Beam Design - Wood, HW 8 Skip this homework - solutions will be provided |
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Breyer, problems 6.23, 6.35 c only |
| Introduction to Structural-use Panels | Breyer, problems 8.2, 8.8, 8.10, 8.12, 8.16 | |
| Sheathing Design, HW 9 | 10/30 | Breyer, problems 8.19, 8.20 |
| Diaphragm 1, HW 10 | 11/1 | Breyer, problem 9.1 (Also check sheathing for vertical loads.) |
| Diaphragm 2, HW 11 | 11/3 | Breyer, problem 9.9 (Also check sheating for vertical loads.) |
| Masonry | Schneider and Dickey, problems 1-11, 1-12, 3-2, 3-4, 3-6, 3-17, 4-6, 4-16, 4-22, plus masonry assembly strength questions | |
| Bending Analysis - Masonry Beams, HW 12 | 11/15 | See question on Bending topic page |
| Bending Design - Masonry Beams, HW 13 | 11/20 | See questions on Bending topic page |
| Shear Design - Masonry Beams, HW 14 | 11/20 | See questions on Shear topic page |
| Masonry Walls, Bending - Analysis | See question on Masonry Walls, Bending topic page | |
| Masonry Walls, Bending - Design, HW 15 | 11/29 | See question on Masonry Walls, Bending topic page |
| Masonry Walls, Axial, HW 16 | 12/1 | See question on Masonry Walls, Axial topic page |
These project assignments are intended to help you move though
the design of a single-story building in a logical manner.
Your final project is due at the end of the semester and will
incorporate these assignments. It is important to correct
any mistakes in each project assignment prior to moving on
to the next project assignment. Refer to the project
area for further information.
| Activity | Due Date |
| Gravity Loads | 9/13 |
| Wind | 9/25 |
| Seismic | 10/13 |
| Wood Beams | 11/3 |
| Wood Diaphragms | 11/13 |
For more project information see the Project Schedule.
