Mechanics/Strength of Materials I (Statics)

At the end of this course, the students should be able to: 1. apply the principles of equilibrium on buildings; 2. determine the reactions at the supports of structures; and 3. calculate and sketch bending moments and shear force diagrams.

Definitions and concepts of building structures. Development of the techniques used in analysing, selecting, and designing statically determinate structural building elements including footings, retaining walls, slab systems, beams, columns, rigid frames, arches and trusses, and other types of walls. Units of measurements, force systems on a building and to prepare the students for structural analysis and design in the next levels. S.I. Units of forces, structural forms, classification and descriptions. Force systems, frame structures, stress analysis of simple beams, statically determinate frames/trusses, bents and knee structures. Free body diagrams, conventional supports and calculation of Reaction using analytical and graphical methods. Calculation and drawing of Bending moment and shear force diagrams. Newton’s Laws of motion, friction, energy and deflection of beam. BUD 221: Building Construction & Materials II (2Units C: LH 15; PH 45) Learning Outcomes At the end of this course, the students should be able to: 1. classify and discuss further properties of contemporary building materials; 2. carry out various tests on cement, aggregates, water and fresh concrete; 3. identify and classify types of walls and their functional requirements; 4. explain methods of wall construction for various types; 5. identify and classify types of roofs and their functional requirements; and 6. select appropriate tools and equipment for wall and roof construction. Course Contents Classification and properties of contemporary building materials, tests on cement, aggregate, water, fresh concrete and contemporary building materials, types and functional requirements of walls such as bricks, blocks and stone masonry walls, methods of wall construction, types and functional requirements of roofs, parts of roof structure, materials for roof construction, types, methods and selection of tools and equipment for walls and roof construction.