ARCH 2100
Elements of Architectural Design I
Project 3: SPAN / SPACE
Task A. Design a space that spans an open space of 24” and will allow a tennis ball to transverse the space in a linear fashion. This space must be composed of structural elements that produce a structure that has dichotomous qualities (similar to the first two projects-fast slow/slip case). This “bridge”, if you will, will be point loaded in the center and must be able to hold a minimum of 10 lbs. however this project will also be assessed by its efficiency (capacity held to failure-divided by weight of the structure). Task C. Construct Structure. Task B. Test structure for efficiency. Materials Basswood 1/16” flats-any size, 1/8” square sticks-max. – The goal here is the exploit the efficiency of a section modulus of all members. Assessment, 1. Design intent- aesthetic quality that exhibits chosen opposing terms. 2. Efficiency of structure- capacity held vs weight of structure. 3. Craftsmanship.
Page 1 of 2 Michael P. Hamilton, David Hinsley / Adjunct Faculty UNO College of Engineering / FALL 2014