6.1 [Assignments] Material and
Structural Techniques
LA_2… EU Emre Umit
Course Home Content Syllabus Discussions Grades Classlist My Tools Get Help
Table of Contents Module 6: Urban Environments Module 6 Graded Coursework 6.1 [Assignments] Material and Structural Techniques
View topic instructions.
Instructions
You will now be analyzing the relationship between your chosen site and its
materials, technology, construction techniques, and structural systems. Most
important is that you are able to identify the primary structural system(s) used and
place your analyses within the historical context of that technique. (If your
building uses “flying buttresses,” for example, you should be able to locate it
within the history of the buttressing system and its development.) This assignment
will require you to find some information from neighboring fields, so conduct your
research accordingly (Students often find good sources in journals about
construction and engineering.). Try to address most of the following questions, as
they are relevant to your site:
Which materials, and how much of them, were used?
What tools were used to move the materials and build the structure?
Did the builders use temporary supports during construction?
What types of architects, if any (e.g., engineers, mathematicians, sculptors,
etc.), worked on the project?
Were the builders trained and educated?
How long did it take to build? How many laborers were used?
How did they use the technology available at the time?
What new architectural devices, materials, techniques, or ideas were
utilized at the site?
Was it innovative? How did it differ from past structures?
Do the structural systems benefit the interior in terms of natural lighting or
ventilation?
Does it use a corbelled, trabeated, or arcuated system; or perhaps a
combination of more than one?
Can you identify the primary load-bearing elements (in plan and section
drawings)?
How is the roof supported? How does the site drain water?
How does the building resist gravity (if it does) and manage the tension and
compression of materials?
What devices are used to lighten structures or spread weight and stresses?
How does the structure relate to the building’s form and use?
Does it express its structural system or hide it?
What architectural drawings, diagrams, and/or photographs help to answer
these questions?
Write one full page of material and structural analyses. As with the Module 5
assignment, do not worry if you have more to say, since you will be able to
elaborate more later. Between the first page and your Works Cited page, you may
include as many pages as you need to show images/drawings/diagrams of the
structural and technical merits of your building. Everyone is advised to pay special
attention to section drawings, as they are usually best for identifying structural
members and tracing the load through a building from top to bottom.
Purpose
To analyze the material and structural techniques used in the construction of your
building
Tools
word-processing program (e.g., Microsoft Word)
Due Date
Reference Rubric
Please see the accompanying Material and Structural
Techniques: Reference Rubric page for details on
expectations.
Due March 17 at 11:59 PM
Available on Mar 4, 2024 12:00 AM. Submission restricted before availability starts.
Start a New Thread
Filter by:
Sort by:
Most Recent Activity
/ 1
Task: Reply to this topic
By the end of this module.
Submission Directions
Please submit your assignment as a PDF, using the following naming convention:
6.1_Surname.pdf
All Threads
Material and Structural Techniques
Huy Vo posted Mar 16, 2024 2:50 PM
6.1_Vo.pdf (2.84 MB)
0
Unread
0
Replies
2
Views
Subscribe
assignment
more
1
Activity Details
