COURSE INFORMATION Course Title: STATICS AND STRENGTH OF MATERIALS

Code	Course Type	Regular Semester	Theory	Practice	Lab	Credits	ECTS
ARCH 231	C	3	3	0	0	3	4

Academic staff member responsible for the design of the course syllabus (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature)	NA
Lecturer (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours:	Armando Demaj
Second Lecturer(s) (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours:	NA
Teaching Assistant(s) and Office Hours:	NA
Language:	English
Compulsory/Elective:	Compulsory
Classroom and Meeting Time:
Course Description:	General. Concept of Force. Concurrent forces in a plane. Parallel forces in a plane. Moment of a force and couple. General case of forces in a plane. Centroids. Supports and reactions. Loads. Friction. Plane trusses. Cables. Moments of inertia. Internal forces. Stress. Strain. Tension and compression. Shear. Torsion. Bending moment. Deformation in bending-elastic curve. Combined bending and shear. Combined bending and axial force. Buckling.
Course Objectives:	Statics and Mechanics of materials is a classic engineering course and is all about loading/deflection or stress/strain within structures. Students will learn about different loading situations applied to simple geometric structural elements such as beams and columns in addition to the transformation of the state-of-stress at a point. Specifically: (1) axial loading, (2) torsion, (3) bending, (4) beam deflection, (5) columns, and (6) Mohr’s circle for plane stress. Two design/analysis projects give students an opportunity to apply principles directly to an actual structure

COURSE OUTLINE

Week	Topics
1	Introduction, Fundamentals of Statics (Newton’s Laws, vector addition, moment of a force and couple)
2	Equilibrium of Two Dimensional Systems (Equilibrium of a particle, rigid body, concurrent, coplanar force system, equilibrium involving distributed forces).
3	Analysis of Selected Determinate Systems (Planar trusses, pinned frames, flexible cables, retaining walls)
4	Analysis of Selected Determinate Systems (cont’d).
5	Load Tracing (Loads on Structures, Load Paths, tributary areas, and framing systems)
6	Stress, Strain, and Deformation (Stress-axial shear and bearing, axial strain-Hooke’s Law, stress-strain diagram, stress concentration, mechanical properties of materials
7	Center of Gravity and Centroids
8	Midterm
9	Moment of Inertia
10	Shear Forces and Bending Moments in Beams (Relationships between loading, transverse shear, and bending moment)
11	Shear Forces and Bending Moments in Beams, (cont’d).Review
12	Bending and Shear Stresses in Beams (Flexural strain, shearing stress, deflection of beams)
13	Bending and Shear Stresses in Beams (Flexural strain, shearing stress, deflection of beams)(cont’d).
14	Problem Solving

Prerequisite(s):
Textbook:	Barry S. Onouye, Kevin Kane: Statics and Strength of Materials for Architecture and Building Construction
Other References:	R. C. Hibbeler: Statics and Mechanics of Materials
Laboratory Work:
Computer Usage:
Others:	No

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

1	Apply the basic principles of statics of concurrent forces in a plane.
2	Draw the equilibrium free body diagram of rigid bodies subject to 2 and 3 forces.
3	A knowledge of internal forces and moments in members.
4	An ability to calculate centroids and moments of inertia.
5	Generate and analyze diagrams of shear forces and bending moments in beams, Analyze and design loaded members, Design a structural system, component, or process to meet desired needs.

COURSE CONTRIBUTION TO... PROGRAM COMPETENCIES (Blank : no contribution, 1: least contribution ... 5: highest contribution)

No	Program Competencies	Cont.
Integrated second cycle study program in Architecture (5 years) Program
1	Speaking and Writing Skills Ability to read, write, listen, and speak effectively
2	Critical Thinking Skills Ability to raise clear and precise questions, use abstract ideas to interpret information, consider diverse points of view, reach well-reasoned conclusions, and test them against relevant criteria and standards	2
3	Graphics Skills Ability to use appropriate representational media, including freehand drawing and computer technology, to convey essential formal elements at each stage of the programming and design process	2
4	Research Skills Ability to gather, assess, record, and apply relevant information in architectural course work
5	Formal Ordering Systems Understanding of the fundamentals of visual perception and the principles and systems of order that inform two- and three-dimensional design, architectural composition, and urban design
6	Fundamental Design Skills Ability to use basic architectural principles in the design of buildings, interior spaces, and sites	1
7	Collaborative Skills Ability to recognize the varied talent found in interdisciplinary design project teams in professional practice and work in collaboration with other students as members of a design team
8	International Traditions Understanding of the International architectural canons and traditions in architecture, landscape and urban design, as well as the climatic, technological, culture-economic, and other cultural factors that have shaped and sustained them
9	National and Regional Traditions Understanding of national traditions and the local regional heritage in architecture, landscape design and urban design, including the vernacular tradition
10	Use of Precedents Ability to incorporate relevant precedents into architecture and urban design projects
11	Conservation and Restoration of Historical Districts Knowledge on historical districts and the gain of conservation consciousness documentation of historical buildings and the understanding the techniques which are needed to prepare restoration projects.
12	Human Behavior Understanding of the theories and methods of inquiry that seek to clarify the relationship between human behavior and the physical environment
13	Human Diversity Understanding of the diverse needs, values, behavioral norms, physical ability, and social and spatial patterns that characterize different cultures and individuals and the implication of this diversity for the societal roles and responsibilities of architects

COURSE EVALUATION METHOD

Method	Quantity	Percentage
Homework	1	15
Midterm Exam(s)	1	40
Final Exam	1	45
	Total Percent:	100%

ECTS (ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD)

Activities	Quantity	Duration(Hours)	Total Workload(Hours)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours)	16	3	48
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	12	1	12
Mid-terms	1	20	20
Assignments			0
Final examination	1	20	20
Other			0
Total Work Load:			100
Total Work Load/25(h):			4
ECTS Credit of the Course:			4