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Architecture Exam Review, Volume I: Structural Topics (ARES6), 6th Edition - Table of Contents:

Lists of Illustrations List of Tables Introduction Section 1: Selection of Structural Systems Standard Structural Systems A. Wood B. Steel C. Concrete D. Masonry E. Composite Construction F. Walls and the Building Envelope Complex Structural Systems A. Trusses B. Arches C. Rigid Frames D. Space Frames E. Folded Plates F. Thin-Shell Structures G. Stressed-Skin Structures H. Suspension Structures I. Inflatable Structures Structural System Selection Criteria A. Resistance to Loads B. Building Use and Function C. Integration with Other Building Systems D. Cost Influences E. Fire Resistance F. Construction Limitations G. Style H. Social and Cultural Influences Sample Questions Section 2. Loads on Buildings Gravity Loads A. Dead Loads B. Live Loads C. Load Combinations Lateral Loads A. Wind B. Earthquake Miscellaneous Loads A. Dynamic Loads B. Temperature-Induced Loads C. Soil Loads D. Water Sample Questions Section 3: STRUCTURAL FUNDAMENTALS Statics and Forces A. Statics B. Forces C. Stresses D. Thermal Stress E. Strain and Deformation F. Moment Properties of Sections A. Centroid B. Statical Moment C. Moment of Inertia Structural Analysis A. Resultant Forces B. Components of a Force C. Free-Body Diagrams Sample Questions Section 4: Beams and Columns Beams A. Basic Principles B. Types of Beams C. Shear Diagrams D. Moment Diagrams E. Deflection Columns A. Basic Principles B. Radius of Gyration C. Slenderness Ratio D. Categories of Columns E. End Conditions Sample Questions Section 5: Trusses Basic Principles Truss Analysis A. Method of Joints B. Method of Sections C. Graphic Method Sample Questions Section 6: Soil and Foundation Soil Properties A. Subsurface Exploration B. Soil Types and Bearing Capacities C. Water in Soil D. Soil Treatment E. Other Considerations Foundation Systems A. Spread Footings B. Pile Foundations C. Designing Footings Retaining Walls A. Types of Retaining Walls B. Forces on Retaining Walls C. Design Considerations Sample Questions Section 7: Connections Wood Connections A. Species of Wood B. Type of Load C. Condition of Wood D. Service Conditions E. Fire-Retardant Treatment F. Angle of Load G. Critical Net Section H. Type of Shear I. Connector Spacing J. End and Edge Distances to Connectors K. Nails L. Screws M. Lag Screws N. Bolts O. Timber Connectors P. Miscellaneous Connection Hardware Steel Connections A. Bolts B. Welds Concrete Connections A. Rebars and Keyed Sections B. Weld Plates C. Shear Connectors Sample Questions Section 8: Building Code Requirements on Structural Design Loading A. Live Loads B. Dead Loads C. Lateral Loads Allowable Stresses A. Wood B. Steel C. Concrete Construction Requirements A. Wood B. Steel C. Concrete Fireproofing Sample Questions Section 9: Wood Construction Properties of Structural Lumber A. Sizes B. Grading C. Design Values D. Moisture Content Wood Beams A. Design for Bending B. Design for Horizontal Shear C. Design for Deflection Miscellaneous Provisions A. Notched Beams B. Size Factor C. Lateral Support D. Bearing Wood Columns Joists Glued Laminated Construction Planking Sample Questions

Section 10: Steel Construction Properties of Structural Steel A. Types and Composition of Steel B. Shapes and Sizes of Structural Steel C. Allowable Stresses Steel Beams A. Lateral Support and Compact Sections B. Design for Bending C. Design for Shear D. Design for Deflection Steel Columns A. End Conditions B. Design for Axial Compression Built-Up Sections Open-Web Steel Joists Sample Questions Section 11: Concrete Construction Concrete Materials and Placement A. Composition of Concrete B. Admixtures C. Reinforcing Steel D. Placing and Curing E. Testing Concrete Safety Factors Concrete Beams A. Basic Concepts of Design B. Design for Flexure C. Shear D. Compression Steel E. Development Length and Reinforcement Anchorage F. Deflections G. Continuity H. T-Beams Concrete Slabs Concrete Columns A. Tied Columns B. Spiral Columns Prestressed Concrete A. Precast, Pretensioned B. Post-Tensioned Sample Questions Section 12; Wall Construction Masonry Walls A. Single-Wythe Walls B. Reinforced Hollow Unit Masonry C. Cavity Walls D. Reinforced Grouted Masonry E. Openings Stud Walls A. Wood Studs B. Metal Studs C. Openings Concrete Walls A. Cast-in-Place B. Precast Concrete Walls Building Envelope A. Attachment to Structural Members B. Movement Sample Questions Section 13: Lateral Forces-Wind Basic Principles A. The Effect of Wind on Buildings B. Wind Measurement C. Variables Affecting Wind Loading Analysis of Wind Loading A. Ce Factor B. Cq Factor C. qs Factor D. Importance Factor E. Load Combinations Required F. Special Areas and Components Design of Wind-Resisting Structures A. Lateral Force Distribution B. Building Shape and Framing Methods C. Diaphragm Design D. Chord Force E. Shear Walls and Overturning F. Drift G. Connections Sample Questions Section 14: lateral Forces-Earthquakes Basic Principles A. Characteristics of Earthquakes B. Measurement of Earthquakes C. Seismic Zones D. The Effect of Earthquakes on Buildings Structural Systems to Resist Lateral Loads A. Bearing Wall Systems B. Building Frame Systems C. Moment-Resisting Frame Systems D. Dual Systems E. Horizontal Elements Building Configuration A. Torsion B. Plan Shape C. Elevation Design Analysis of Earthquake Loading A. I Factor B. Cv Factor/Ca Factor C. Z Factor D. T Factor E. R Factor F. W Factor G. Distribution of Base Shear H. Parts of Buildings I. Load Combinations Required Additional Considerations A. Overturning Moment B. Drift Sample Questions Section 15: Long Span Structures-One-Way Systems Types of One-Way Systems A. Steel Girders B. Rigid Frames C. Trusses D. Open-Web Steel Joists and Joist Girders E. Vierendeel Trusses F. Glued Laminated Beams G. Prestressed Concrete H. Post-Tensioned Concrete I. Arches Design and Selection Considerations A. Function B. Cost and Economy C. Shipping D. Acoustics E. Assembly and Erection F. Fire Protection Technical Considerations A. Connections B. Envelope Attachment C. Ponding D. Temperature Movement and Stresses E. Tolerances F. Stability G. Shop Drawing Review H. Construction Observation Sample Questions Section 16: Long Span Structures-Two-Way Systems Types of Two-Way Long Span Systems A. Space Frames B. Domes C. Geodesic Domes D. Thin-Shell Structures E. Membrane Structures F. Air-Supported Structures G. Folded Plates H. Suspension Structures Design and Selection Considerations A. Function B. Cost and Economy C. Shipping D. Acoustics E. Assembly and Erection Technical Considerations Sample Questions Section 17: Solutions Bibliography Index