CE 407Building DesignUniversity of DelawareFall 2007

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Introduction Instructor – Bill Coulbourne Class Meets

Time – 11:15 am, M/W Place – 123 Memorial

Texts Masonry Structures – Drysdale, et al Design of Wood Structures – Breyer

Student introductions

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Expectations

Focus is on: Applying loads to buildings Structural engineering Masonry and wood buildings

Will build on other courses What do you want to get out of this

course?

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Semester plan Applying loads to buildings using standards and codes Masonry

Materials Applying loads Failure modes

Wood Materials Applying loads Failure modes

Two exams Homework and outside reading

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Review class schedule

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Grades Homework – 30% Exams – 70% Class participation – important

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Why masonry and wood? Common building materials Materials used in many ways in buildings Not covered in other courses Provides chances to practice design

concepts Provide familiarity with references and

design guides

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Masonry Some references:

Masonry Structures by Drysdale ACI 530 Technical Notes (provided by instructor) IBC/IRC

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Masonry text

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Common Uses Exterior walls Fire-resistant structures Interior partitions – commercial buildings Foundations Retaining walls

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Segmented Retaining Walls

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Residential construction

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CommercialBuilding

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School

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Performing Arts Center

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Courthouse

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Church

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State PoliceHQ

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Wood Some references:

Design of Wood Structures by Breyer National Design Specification for Wood AF&PA/AWC guides IBC/IRC

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Common uses Residential buildings Commercial buildings Accessory structures (sheds, garages,

etc) Interior framing

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Outdoor concert venue

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Residential framing

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Unusual shapes

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Framing

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House

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NewCoastalHome

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Historic home

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Church

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ConferenceCenter

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Hotel

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TimberManufacturer

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Offices

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Other References

ASCE 7 – password protected site ($25) Look at ASCE 7 Class web page