Conference Session

Structural Education Topics in Architectural Engineering

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James B. Guthrie, California Polytechnic State University; Pamalee A. Brady, California Polytechnic State University

Tagged Divisions

Architectural

, particularly, are developed.Following Structures I and Structures II, is a course entitled Structural Systems (ARCE 226).This course is for ARCH and CM students only. This is the course in which the focus shiftsfrom structural elements to building structural systems. Working with the knowledge studentsgained in Structures I and Structures II, students develop the skills to analyze simple buildingscomposed of axial and bending members. They learn about structural stability in 3D, gravity andlateral loads, the development of framing plans, the behavior and comparison of structuralbuilding systems, framing schemes and building configuration related to vertical and lateralloads.Following the Structural Systems course, the ARCH and CM students took Small

Conference Session

Construction Education Topics in Architectural Engineering

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laura Elizabeth Leach, Western Kentucky University

Tagged Divisions

Architectural

creative technique indocumenting the design. This was a rather large issue, because this course is the student’s firstexposure to the standard techniques of documentation. To adequately cover the additional,specialized techniques of documenting individual student situations that occurred in their designsthrough plan, elevation and section, detailing constructability and reducing material wasteportions of the course suffered.While the students did not understand that the quality of their work suffered because of the issuesthat occurred, as an evaluator of the student work and a professional in the industry, it wasapparent that the complexity and quality of the construction drawings did not match thecomplexity of the designs produced by the students

Conference Session

Architectural Design Topics in Architectural Engineering

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa A. VanZee, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Architectural

recognize well-daylit buildings 1. LEED (Leadership in Energy andEnvironmental Design) requirements acknowledge the advantages in daylight, but there is stilldisconnect between theory and practice of planning for natural light. As a result, designers areresorting more to simulation as a means of demonstrating compliance with various ratingsystems 2. Additionally, new technology in electric sources, like LEDs (light emitting diodes),require designers to understand the characteristics and energy savings potential and the trade-offsbetween natural and electric light.Literature ReviewDaylighting has always been an important issue in architecture and interior design, as it affectsmultiple areas throughout a built environment, including the functional

Conference Session

Construction Education Topics in Architectural Engineering

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed Cherif Megri, North Carolina A&T State University

Tagged Divisions

Architectural

notions have been introduced to undergraduatestudents through an undergraduate design course. Two case studies from building engineeringare presented: thermal comfort and indoor air quality (sick building syndrome) taken fromundergraduate design courses. A flow chart is presented and discussed for both cases.We discuss the design program from students’ point of view, and the experience earned indesign, experimentation, and also in written and oral communication skills. Future plans toevaluate the effectiveness of the case studies in terms of learning outcomes, as well as plans toevaluate it in undergraduate architectural engineering training are also presented. 1. Introduction:Teaching a design course is challenging and differentiates from

Conference Session

Architectural Design Topics in Architectural Engineering

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed Cherif Megri, North Carolina A&T State University

Tagged Divisions

Architectural

aspects will be presented and discussed.The argument of the paper will be based on the International Building Code (IBC 2012) which is issuedby the International Code Council (ICC) and considered as the most comprehensive and coordinatednational model code in the US and is currently commonly used and enforced in 44 states. The paper willalso examine and report on the purpose, types, interpretation, understanding and use of building codesapplied in the United States.We discuss the courses from students’ point of view, and the experience earned in design, codedevelopment, and also in written and oral communication skills. Future plans to evaluate the effectivenessof these courses in term of learning outcomes. 1. Introduction:Architecture design

Conference Session

Construction Education Topics in Architectural Engineering

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yutaka Sho, Syracuse University

Tagged Divisions

Architectural

, it became an outlet for the above forces to materialize. Thecontext for our project, however, was regulated by Rwanda’s ambitious housing policies.Housing in RwandaThe Kigali City Masterplan was a collaborative effort between US-based companies includingOZ Architecture and Engineers Without Borders. 9 Surbana from Singapore developed it andRwanda’s Ministry of Infrastructure is implementing it. The award winning plan was funded by Page 24.670.6the African Development Corporation and the World Bank. As part of Vision 2020, Rwanda’sofficial development guideline that reaches all areas of life, the masterplan has been radicallyaltering the

Conference Session

Structural Education Topics in Architectural Engineering

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Keith E. Hedges, Drury University

Tagged Divisions

Architectural

to lateral forces, contracts to framing layouts in response to gravity forces, andconcludes with the convergence to rigid body statics and the mechanics of deformable bodies.The process conceptually investigates the external environment of the structural elements prior totheir internal behaviors. The general course information, the topical content, lesson plans andinstructional strategy, and the assessment protocols describe the parti pris course.General Course InformationThe course description, content, and requirements respond to the structural systems accreditationcriterion. The original course description reads, “Investigation of the basic principles ofstructural systems through the analysis of overall structural behavior with specific

Conference Session

Architectural Design Topics in Architectural Engineering

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shahnaz J. Aly, Western Kentucky University; Heli Shah, Western Kentucky University

Tagged Divisions

Architectural

accurate plans, elevations, anddetails and can generate appropriate three-dimensional drawings [2]. The use of digital media toconceive of design ideas and representation has increased tremendously and its success isattributed to speed, accuracy and resulting perfection [3].An important and integral part of the generation/ creation of a three-dimensional model is therendering process that the model undergoes. According to Schillaci, “to render is to represent”.Representation has always been used to communicate to the masses but in the present dayrendering has become a very important component of winning architectural commissions and asuccessful rendering should be able to catch the viewers’ attention amongst all the other images[4] . Modern

Conference Session

Structural Education Topics in Architectural Engineering

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Allen C. Estes, California Polytechnic State University; Craig Baltimore, California Polytechnic State University

Tagged Divisions

Architectural

rehearsal took approximately eight hours on the weekend, the actualassembly took about an hour and a half. The rehearsal was beneficial for discovering thatmore pieces were needed, some of the concepts on paper did not work as planned, andpieces did not go together as easily as anticipated. Because a 100 pound block ofconcrete was being suspended, the students developed a safety plan to protect the publicwhile the structure was displayed.Figure 12 shows the final structure constructed and on display. The structure wasprominently located and generated lots of curiosity and questions. It was reported in thelocal paper. The structure was dismantled later in the day and the thousands of pieceswere returned to their containers.The feedback from the