Objective:

To develop basic understanding of the structural behavior from daily experiences with materials and forces.

    1. Introduction to the subject (i.e. What is Structure?)
        Basic elements in structure. Loading, structural systems and material.

    2. Elements in compression, tension, shear, torsion and bending.

    3. Different types of materials, their structural properties and uses. Laboratory tests for properties of
        material.

    4. Structural systems

    1. Why building fall down:- how structures fail - By Mario Salvador

    2. Structures - By Daniel Schodek

    3. Building structures primer - By James Ambrose

    4. Building Structures - By James Ambrose

    5. Structures and architectural design - By Philip Cork ill.

Internal 60 %

    (Class assignments/tutorials, Class attendance, Tests, Class interactions, and any laboratory work if required
    etc.)

Final 40 %

    (Written Exam)