Structures I Lectures

The following lectures have been developed for the first course in the Architectonics Studio structures sequence. Each one contains both written text and graphic information as well as example problems and references for further reading.

Lecture 1: Four on the Floor!
Lecture 2: What is S T R U C T U R E ?
Lecture 3: The Role of Structural Failure
Lecture 4: What is a Force?
Lecture 5: Moments
Lecture 6: Equilibrium
Lecture 7: Elements of Coplanar Force Resolution
Lecture 8: Graphic Methods of Coplanar Force Resolution
Lecture 9: Algebraic Methods of Coplanar Force Resolution
Lecture 10: Principle of Moments
Lecture 11: Non-Concurrent, Non-Parallel Force systems
Lecture 12: Couples
Lecture 13: Supports
Lecture 14: Free Body Diagrams
Lecture 15: Two- and Three-Force Members
Lecture 16: Multiple Force Members
Lecture 17: Primary Loads
Lecture 18: Lateral Loads
Lecture 19: Load Distribution
Lecture 20: Resolution of Distributed Loads
Lecture 21: Resolution of Multiple Loads
Lecture 22: Strength of Materials
Lecture 23: Stress and Stress Prisms
Lecture 24: Stress-Strain Curves
Lecture 25: Elasticity and Deformation
Lecture 26: Secondary Loads
Lecture 27: Thermal Stresses
Lecture 28: Centroids and Moment of Inertia
Lecture 29: Columns
Lecture 30: Radius of Gyration and Buckling
Lecture 31: Beams
Lecture 32: Beam Failure Modes
Lecture 33: Internal Forces
Lecture 34: Shear (V) and Shear Diagrams
Lecture 35: Moment (M) and Moment Diagrams
Lecture 36: Plotting V, M and Deflection
Lecture 37: Development of Structural Form
Lecture 38: Bending Stress
Lecture 39: Shearing Stress
Lecture 40: Beam Deflection
Lecture 41: Beam Sizing
Lecture 42: Introduction to Trusses
Lecture 43: Trusses: Past and Present
Lecture 44: Analysis of Trusses by Joints
Lecture 45: Analysis of Trusses by Sections
Lecture 46: Graphic Analysis of Trusses