Assignment 02 option 2. IN SITU-interim submission address:329 Melbourne Road Newport

Victoria 3015

634091 Vicky Li

Constructing Environments Semester 2 2013

Structural Concepts

Masonry structural system

Constructing Environments Semester 2 2013

Concrete structural system

Timber structural system -Wall system require diagonal bracing for lateral stability(Ching 2008 page5.03)

Timber--good tensile strength & compressive strength

Materials & Construction

Constructing Environments Semester 2 2013

Masonry(eg:Bricks)-- good compressive strength

Materials & Construction Constructing Environments Semester 2 2013

Masonry ------ mass construction

Timber ------ frame construction

Aesthetic design & Function Constructing Environments Semester 2 2013

More Information

• Three stories • budget: $200,000 • Archtect: Kenny Le

Constructing Environments Semester 2 2013

References

Ching F 2008, Building Construction illustrated (4th edition),John Wiley&Sons, Hoboken

Constructing Environments Semester 2 2013