052-0604-00L Structural Design II
| Semester | Spring Semester 2021 |
| Lecturers | P. Block, J. Schwartz |
| Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
| Language of instruction | German |
Courses
| Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | |||||||||||||
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| 052-0604-00 G | Tragwerksentwurf II Keine Lehrveranstaltung am 25.3. (Seminarwoche), am 8.4. (Osterferien) sowie an Feiertagen und vor den Schlussabgaben (s. Raumbelegungen!) | 3 hrs |
| P. Block, J. Schwartz |
Catalogue data
| Abstract | Determination of internal forces and description of structural behaviour of mixed arches and cable structures, of truss systems, beams, slabs, panels and frames using method of graphical statics as well as dimensioning of these structural systems. Structural behaviour of columns. Discussion of reference buildings and illustration of interplay of structural system and architectural intention. |
| Learning objective | Awareness of the most important structural systems. Understanding of the interplay of load and form. Estimation of the inner forces and dimensioning of elements. |
| Content | After a general introduction of basic concepts, structural systems such as cable and arch structures will be analyzed with the help of graphic statics. The students will learn to understand the flow of forces in a structural system in relation to the system's form. They will be able to modify this force flow and give dimension to the structural components. All concepts, approaches and methods will be introduced in the weekly lectures and practiced in subsequent exercises. |
| Lecture notes | on eQuilibrium "Skript Tragwerksentwurf I/II" https://block.arch.ethz.ch/eq/course/45?lang=en A printed version can be bought at the chair of Structural Design Prof. Schwartz for sFr. 55.-. |
| Literature | "Faustformel Tragwerksentwurf" (Philippe Block, Christoph Gengangel, Stefan Peters, DVA Deutsche Verlags-Anstalt 2013, ISBN: 978-3-421-03904-0) Weiteres Lernmaterial: "Form and Forces: Designing Efficient, Expressive Structures" (Edward Allen, Waclaw Zalewski, October 2009, ISBN: 978-0-470-17465-4) "The art of structures, Introduction to the functioning of structures in architecture" (Aurelio Muttoni, EPFL Press, 2011, ISBN-13: 978-0415610292, ISBN-10: 041561029X) |
Performance assessment
| Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a two-semester course together with 052-0603-00L Structural Design I | |
| For programme regulations (Examination block) | Bachelor's Degree Programme in Architecture 2016 (Examination Block 1) |
| ECTS credits | 4 credits |
| Examiners | P. Block, J. Schwartz |
| Type | session examination |
| Language of examination | German |
| Repetition | The performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit. |
| Mode of examination | written 180 minutes |
| Additional information on mode of examination | Die Prüfung kann auch in Englisch geschrieben werden. |
| Written aids | Taschenrechner (nicht programmierbar, kein Internet-Zugang). Calculator (not programmable, no internet access). |
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Performance assessment as a semester course
(other programmes)
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| ECTS credits | 2 credits |
| Examiners | P. Block, J. Schwartz |
| Type | session examination |
| Language of examination | German |
| Repetition | The performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit. |
| Mode of examination | written 90 minutes |
| Additional information on mode of examination | Die Prüfung kann auch in Englisch geschrieben werden. |
| Written aids | Taschenrechner (nicht programmierbar, kein Internetzugang). Calculator (not programmable, no internet access) |
| If the course unit is part of an examination block, the credits are allocated for the successful completion of the whole block. This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding. | |
Learning materials
| Main link | http://www.block.arch.ethz.ch/eq/course |
| Only public learning materials are listed. | |
Groups
| No information on groups available. |
Restrictions
| There are no additional restrictions for the registration. |
Offered in
| Programme | Section | Type | |
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| Architecture Bachelor | Examination Block 1 | O |  |