TA: Jay SurejaDesign of Long Span Complex Structures
The recent development of computational tools has enabled the design and analysis of complex long span structures. Long span structures are typically designed considering the global stiffness of the structure over individual member stiffness. Long-span structural design entails optimizing multiple elements that collectively form a system capable of withstanding diverse vertical and lateral forces. During this process, it becomes imperative to change the size and the position of the structural elements without changing the relationship between them to withstand critical forces arising from various load combinations. The studio intends to explore the potential of computational tools to stabilize, design and optimize the structural system of long span structures. It also intends to understand the relation between structural system and material properties. Studio output will be in the form of design of structural elements, connection design, Foundation design, detailed design calculation report and drawings.
