CE478

CourseSyllabus

Fall2012





Part I Course Organization

CE 478
Timber and Masonry Design
Fall 2012
SYLLABUS

Text: Design of Wood Structures. 6
th
edition, by Breyer,etc.
Publisher: McGraw-Hill ISBN 978-0-07-145539-8 (Required text)

2009 Design of Reinforced Masonry Structures, by Brandow, Ekwueme,
Hart Publisher: Concrete Masonry Association of California & Nevada
(Text will arranged for by Professor)

Handouts will include material from the National Design Specifications,
Building Code Requirements and Specifications for Masonry Structures,
ASCE 10-07 and IBC, product material from manufactures, and other
technical material.

Location: KAP 163 Monday and Wednesday 2:00-3:20pm

Professor: Gregg E. Brandow, PhD, Se 213-740-1040 tel
KAP 268C brandow@usc.edu

TA:

Introduction and Wood Design:

The class is organized to be an introduction to the design of wood and masonry
structures. The course is organized into three topics: Wood design, Masonry design,
and Seismic design of wood and masonry buildings. In the first third of the class, the
topics will cover the unique properties of wood through the design of the structural
elements of a wood building:

Day Date Class Subject Material and Test Schedule Chapter (CH) Assignments
Mon
Wed
8/27
8/29
Introduction/ASD/LRFD
Properties of wood, vertical loads

CH 1-3

Mon
Wed
9/3
9/5
Labor Day
Beam design, plywood

Chapter 4.11-4.23

Mon
Wed
910
9/12
Framing systems
Glued Laminated Beams

Chapter 6 (Sawn)
Chapter 6 (GLB)
Mon
Wed
9/17
9/19
Case studies
Axial, tension and combined loading

Chapter 7

Mon
Wed
9/24
9/26
Bearing and bearing walls
Connections

Chapter 11-14
Mon

10/1

Manufactured connections, review




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Masonry Design:

In the second third of the course, masonry design will be discuss with the emphasis on
masonry structures constructed of concrete masonry units (CMU). The topics will cover
the evolution of masonry construction, the properties of masonry and the design of
masonry structural elements of a building:

Day Date Class Subject Material and Test Schedule Chapter (CH) Assignments
Wed 10/3 Midterm (Wood)

DRMS Chapters 1,2, & 5
Mon
Wed
10/8
10/10
Properties of Masonry
Flexural Design (LRFD)


Mon
Wed
10/15
10/17
Shear, Columns, walls
Axial and bending


Mon
Wed
10/22
10/24
Shear walls, review
Midterm (Connections-Masonry)




Seismic Analysis and Design:

In the final third of the course, seismic analysis and design flexible diaphragm buildings
will be discuss with the emphasis on wood diaphragms, plywood and masonry shear
walls. The topics will cover all the elements of the seismic lateral force resisting system
including the diaphragms, chords, collectors, and the design of plywood and masonry
shear walls:

Day Date Class Subject Material and Test Schedule Chapter (CH) Assignments
Mon
Wed
10/29
10/31
Lateral forces, diaphragms
Chords, collectors, shear walls

Chapters 2.8-2.15, 3.3-3.6
Chapters 9,10,15
Mon
Wed
11/5
11/7
Seismic forces
Plywood shear walls


Mon
Wed
11/12
11/14
Irregular diaphragms
Masonry Shear Walls


DRMS Chapter
Mon
Wed
11/19
11/21
Masonry Walls (out-of-plane-forces)
Thanksgiving

Chapters 15

Mon
Wed

Mon
Wed

Wed
11/26
11/28

12/3
12/5

12/12
Sub-Diaphragms
Building Design Project

Building Design Project
Review

Final Exam



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Policies

Examinations:

All examinations will be open book and open notes. Make-up examinations will be
given under extraordinary circumstances only. Honor system is observed.

Grading/Values:

Homework 20%
Midterm 1 20%
Midterm 2 20%
Building Design Project 10%
Final Exam 30%

Course Content:

A. Objective
1. Fulfill structural design elective.
2. Introduction to wood and masonry design.
3. Understand the analysis and design process as applied to wood and
masonry buildings.
4. Learn to organize design calculations.

B. Instructions
1. Course material is included in reading assignments, lectures, example
problems, homework, examination, and design project.
2. Lectures are focused on key ideas, work example problems, and will leave
less important detail for reading.
3. Students will be expected to read chapters before class and turn in
assignment on time.
4. Tardiness will not be tolerated.
5. Absences are only excused with prior notification via e-mail and/or
telephone.

C. Extra Credits (no extra credit)

D. Course Content

The course is an introduction to the wood and masonry design and will not
cover all the topics in the texts or required to be proficient in the practice of
structural design. It is intended to provide a basis on which those pursuing a
design career can build their skills and knowledges. Wood and masonry have
been combined in this course in order to provide the undergraduate with this
introduction recognizing that the constraints of the curriculum will not allow
individual courses in wood and masonry. Students are expected to enter the
course with knowledge and basis understanding of statics, shear and moment
diagrams, and the development of design loads. The prerequisite for this
course is CE 207.

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E. Topics Include, but are not limited to

1. Sawn lumber design
2. Glued laminated lumber design
3. Engineered wood products
4. Masonry
5. Seismic forces
6. Diaphragm sub-diaphragm design

F. Statement for students with disabilities

Any student requesting academic accommodations based on a disability is
required to register with Disability Services and Programs (DSP) each
semester. A letter of verification for approved accommodations can be obtained
from DSP. Please be sure the letter is delivered to me as early in the semester
as possible. Your letter must be specific as to the nature of any
accommodations granted. DSP is located in STU 301 and is open 8:30 am to 5
pm, Monday through Friday. The telephone number for DSP is (213) 740-0776.

G. Academic Integrity

The University, as an instrument of learning, is predicted on the existence of an
environment of integrity. As members of the academic community, faculty,
students, and administrative officials share the responsibility for maintaining this
environment. Faculties have the primary responsibility for establishing and
maintaining an atmosphere and attitude of academic integrity such that the
enterprise may flourish in an open and honest way. Students share this
responsibility for maintaining standards of academic performance and
classroom behavior conductive to learning process.

Administrative officials are responsible for the establishment and maintenance
of procedures to support and enforce those academic standards. Thus, the
entire University community bears the responsibility for maintaining an
environment of integrity and for taking appropriate action to sanction individuals
involved in any violation. When there is a clear indication that such individuals
are unwilling or unable to support these standards, they should not be allowed
to remain in the university. (Faculty Handbook, 1994:20)


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Academic dishonesty includes: (Faculty Handbook, 1994:21-22)

Examination behavior any use of external assistance during an
examination shall be considered academically dishonest unless
expressly permitted by the teacher.

Fabrication any intentional falsification or invention of data or citation
in an academic exercise will be considered a violation of academic
integrity.

Plagiarism the appropriation and subsequent passing off of anothers
ideas or words as ones own. If the words or ideas of another are used,
acknowledgement of original source must be made through recognized
referencing practices.

Other Types of Academic Dishonesty submitting a paper written by
or obtained from another, using a paper or essay in more than one
class without the teachers express permission, obtaining a copy of an
examination in advance without the knowledge and consent of the
teacher, changing academic records outside of normal procedures
and/or petitions, using another person to complete homework
assignments or take-home exams without the knowledge or consent of
the teacher.

The use of unauthorized material, communication with fellow students
for course assignments, or during a mid-term examination, attempting
to benefit from work of another student, past or present and similar
behavior that defeats the intent of an assignment or mid-term
examination is unacceptable to the University. It is often difficult to
distinguish between a culpable act and inadvertent behavior resulting
from the nervous tensions accompanying examinations. Where a clear
violation has occurred, however, the instructor may disqualify the
students work as unacceptable and assign a failing mark on the paper.

H. Statement for return of course assignments:

Returned paperwork, unclaimed by a student, will be discarded after 4 weeks
and hence, will not be available should a grade appeal be pursued following
receipt of his/her grade.







Part II Detailed Course
Objectives
CE478
TimberandMasonryDesign
USC|SONNYASTANIDEPARTMENTOFCIVILANDENVIRONMENTALENGINEERING
3Units

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ABET Course Syllabus

Course Information, Textbook, and Supplementary Materials
DesignKernel
Course Description: Characteristics and properties of wood; beams, columns, trusses,
connectors, and diaphragms. Properties of masonry, working stress and strength design, and
seismic design requirements.

Design Kernel for: BSCE Elective for: BSCE Structural

Prerequisite: CE 225 Mechanics of Deformable Bodies

Co-Requisite: none

Required Textbook: Donald E. Breyer, Kenneth J . Fridley, David G. Pollock, J r., and Kelly E.
Cobeen. Design of Wood Structures ASD. 6
th
ed. McGraw Hill.
Reference: none

Topics Covered Learning Outcomes
Materials and design
requirements
Students will have learned to:
1. Recognize properties of wood and the effect on design
2. Recognize properties of masonry and the effect on design
3. Recognize UBC design requirements for wood and masonry
Analyzing and
designing timber and
masonry structural
systems
4. Determine the design forces for dead and live loads
5. Analyze and design timber beams and columns
6. Analyze and design masonry beams, walls, and columns
7. Analyze and design timber and masonry connections
Analyzing and
designing wind and
seismic forces

8. Analyze flexible diaphragms, chords, and collectors
9. Analyze and design plywood shear walls
10. Analyze and design masonry shear walls


Lecture and Lab Schedule
Lecture Lab
Sessions per Week Duration per Session Sessions per Week Duration per Session
1 3 hours n/a

CE478
TimberandMasonryDesign
USC|SONNYASTANIDEPARTMENTOFCIVILANDENVIRONMENTALENGINEERING
3Units

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Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component
Engineering Topics | Design
Students will understand the design process and learn approaches used to solve various
engineering problems that are representative of those found in a professional environment.
They will practice decision-making skills as they apply their knowledge of basic sciences,
mathematics, and the engineering sciences to convert resources optimally to meet the stated
needs of a project.

In this course, students will learn the properties of wood and masonry and how it impacts
design; and the attendant UBC design requirements of these construction materials.
Students will also analyze and design timber and masonry structural systems, and the effect
of wind and seismic forces.

Engineering Topics | Other
Constraints and Considerations. Students will understand the diverse constraints and
considerations that are representative of what they will encounter in an engineering practice.
This course covers the following topics:
Economic | Manufacturability | Health and Safety




Relation of Course
Objectives to Program
O t
Course Contribution to Program Outcomes (a-k)

Key
The Civil Engineering program is
designed to teach beyond the
technical content of the
curriculum and prepare the
students to utilize what they
learn in a professional setting.
This course contributes to the
program outcomes as outlined in
the adjacent table.
a. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics,
science, and engineering.

c. An ability to design a system component or
process to meet desired needs within realistic
constraints such as economic, environmental,
social, political, ethical, health and safety,
manufacturability, and sustainability.

e. An ability to identify, formulate and solve
engineering problems.

h. The broad education necessary to understand the
impact of engineering solutions in a global
economic and environmental and societal context.


Prepared by: Dr. G. Brandow
Professor of Civil Engineering

Date: Fall 2012