ARCHE 4: Steel and Timber Design
Welcome to ARCHE 4, where the principles of structural analysis are
practically applied to the design of real-world structural elements utilizing
timber and steel.
Course Overview
This course comprehensively addresses the design methodologies and structural behavior of members constructed from timber and structural steel. All design procedures, material specifications, and safety checks are strictly based on the provisions set forth in the National Structural Code of the Philippines (NSCP).
Prerequisite: ARCHE 3 (Theory of Structures)
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Understand the orthotropic nature of timber and its impact on structural design and allowable stresses.
- Analyze and design timber tension, compression, and flexural members according to NSCP provisions.
- Understand the material properties and fundamental behavior of structural steel.
- Analyze and design steel tension, compression, and flexural members using Allowable Strength Design (ASD) and Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) philosophies.
- Design basic timber and steel connections.
Course Outline
The curriculum is divided into two major parts, focusing first on the
orthotropic nature of wood, followed by the high-strength, ductile behavior of
structural steel.
Part I: Timber Design
Checklist
- Module 1: Introduction to Timber Engineering
- Module 2: Timber Tension and Compression Members
- Module 3: Timber Beams
- Module 4: Combined Stresses in Timber & Connections
Part II: Structural Steel Design
Checklist
- Module 5: Introduction to Structural Steel
- Module 6: Steel Tension Members
- Module 7: Steel Compression Members
- Module 8: Steel Beams (Flexural Members)
- Module 9: Steel Connections and Base Plates
Key Takeaways
- ARCHE 4 focuses on structural design utilizing timber and steel.
- All design considerations align with the National Structural Code of the Philippines (NSCP).