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Course Name Structural Systems in Design – IV
Course Code 25ARC313
Program 5-Year Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)
Semester 6
Credits 2
Campus Coimbatore

Syllabus

Module 1: Long-Span Structural Systems

Space frames: principles, applications, and detailing; Shell and folded plate structures: load distribution, curvature, and construction techniques; Tensile structures: cables, membranes and anchoring systems.

Module 2: Tall Building Structural Systems

Load paths in tall buildings: gravity and lateral load considerations; Framing systems: braced frames, shear walls, core-and-outrigger systems, tube and diagrid structures; Foundation considerations for high-rise buildings.

Module 3: Advanced Structural Concepts for Irregular & Complex Forms

Structural behavior of parametric and free-form geometries; Structural optimization techniques: form-finding, topology optimization; Integration of structure with digital design workflows (linking with the Design Studio).

Module 4: Integration of Structure with Architecture

Case studies of stadiums, airports, convention centers, and supertall towers; Strategies for integrating structure with building services and envelope; Architectural expression through structure: exoskeletons, diagrids, mega-columns.

Module 5: Applied Structural Design Exercise

Design development of a structural system for a selected large-scale building (linked to Studio project); Sketches, calculations, and models to communicate structural intent; Coordination with architectural form and program requirements.

Objectives and Outcomes

Course Objectives

  • To introduce long-span and tall building structural systems (space frames, shells, tensile structures, tubular and core systems).
  • To develop the ability to evaluate structural efficiency for large-scale architectural projects.
  • To familiarize students with structural considerations in high-rise and complex geometries.
  • To understand integration of architecture, structure and building services for complex buildings.
  • To enable students to interpret and apply advanced structural design concepts through analytical and representational exercises. 

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, students will be able to:

CO1:

Identify and explain the behaviour of long-span and tall building systems.

CO2 :

Apply structural concepts for large-span roofs, tall building frames and irregular building forms.

CO3:

Perform basic structural sizing for key components in space frames, shells and tall-building cores.

CO4:

Integrate structural strategies into architectural design, balancing form, function and construction feasibility.

CO5:

Critically analyse case studies of long-span/tall buildings for structural innovation and performance.

 

 

PO1

PO2

PO3

PO4

PO5

PO6

PO7

PO8

PO9

PO10

PO11

PSO1

PSO2

PSO3

CO1

3

3

2

3

3

–

–

2

1

–

–

–

2

–

CO2

3

2

3

3

3

–

–

3

2

–

–

–

3

2

CO3

3

3

3

3

3

3

–

3

2

2

–

–

3

3

CO4

3

2

2

3

3

3

–

3

2

2

–

–

3

3

CO5

3

2

2

3

3

3

–

3

3

2

–

–

3

3

Evaluation Pattern

Evaluation Pattern

 

Assessment

Internal/External

Weightage

Continuous Assessment

Internal

30%

Mid-Semester Examination

Internal

20%

End-Semester Examination

External

50%

Text Books / References

Reading Material

  1. Salvadori, Mario. Why Buildings Stand Up: The Strength of Architecture. Norton.
  2. Schodek, Daniel. Structures. Prentice Hall.
  3. Chilton, John. Space Grid Structures. Architectural Press.
  4. Allen, Edward & Iano, Joseph. Fundamentals of Building Construction. Wiley.
  5. Taranath, Bungale. Structural Analysis and Design of Tall Buildings. McGraw Hill.
  6. National Building Code of India (NBC): Structural design provisions.

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