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APST 240: Introduction to Structures introduces theories of statics and material strengths. Qualitative and quantitative analyses demonstrate the reaction of building elements to external forces and determine the design of structural members and assemblies. The relationships between architectural design and structural design are discussed.

APST 240 General

Construction Codes Canada resources

Project 1: Learning the Basics by Designing a Series of Suspension Footbridges

Required Reading
Krishnamurthy, N. (2007, November). Forensic engineering in structural design and construction. Paper presented at the Structural Engineers World Congress 2007, Bangalore, India.
Calculating a Numerical Solution by Julien Fagnan
eQUILIBRIUM
Structural Forces in Action
Structures and Forces
Getting Started with Graphic Statics
Mechanics Map

Project 2: Force Systems and Designing Unreinforced Masonry

What Is Moment of a Force?
Moment of a Couple
Palaces for the People: The Oyster Bar in Grand Central Terminal, New York, NY
Equivalent Force Couple System

Project 3: Designing Efficient Trusses

SA03: Analysis of Beams having one or more Internal Hinges
SA10: Truss Analysis: Method of Sections

Project 4: Using Materials Wisely

Required Reading
Cole, R. J. & Kernan, P. C. (1996). Life-cycle energy use in office buildings. Building and Environment, 31(4), 307–317.
Kesik, T. (2002). Measures of sustainability: Embodied energy. Canadian Architect.
Project 4b
International Living Institute's Red List
The Impact Estimator for Buildings -- Athena Sustainable Materials Institute
Tally Environmental Impact Tool - Kieran Timberlake and Thinkstep

Project 5: Designing with the Flow of Forces

Required Reading
Buelow, P. v. (2008, December 19). ARCH 324 – Structures 2, Winter 2009. Slideshow presentation, University of Michigan, USA. (CC-BY-3.0)
Supplemental Reading
Mendez, T. (2017, September). Strut-and-tie design: What they didn't teach you in school. Lecture presented at OKSEA 2017 Fall Seminar, Stillwater, Oklahoma.
Sönnerlind, H. (2018, January 22). Applying and interpreting Saint-Venant’s Principle. [Blog post].
Block Research Group, ETH Zurich
AStrutTie

Project 6: Designing a Bay of Framing

Required Reading
Moore, J., Chatsaz, M., d'Entremont, A., Kowalski, J., & Miller, D. (n.d.). Forces. In Mechanics map. (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Innovative Technologies. (2017). Introductory structural analysis. Section 1.1 Distributed loads. 
Moore, J., Chatsaz, M., d'Entremont, A., Kowalski, J., & Miller, D. (n.d.). Method of composite parts for moments of inertia and the parallel axis theorem. In Mechanics map. (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Moore, J., Chatsaz, M., d'Entremont, A., Kowalski, J., & Miller, D. (n.d.). Finding the centroid and center of mass via the method of composite parts. In Mechanics map. (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Smith, T. (2017, June). Wind safety of the building envelope: Emerging issues. Whole Building Design Guide.
Supplemental Reading
Charnish, B. & Yolles, H. [CTBUH]. (2013, October). The bow; Unique diagrid structural system.
Moon, K. (2009). Design and construction of steel diagrid structures. Lecture presented at Nordic Steel Construction Conference, Malmo, Sweden.
Breneman, S. (2017). Structural CLT Floor and Roof Construction. The Wood Products Council. [Slideshow].

Project 9: Bending Resistance in Beams of Any Shape

Supplemental Reading
Steel construction examples
APEGBC. (2009, Revised 2015). APEGBC Technical and Practice Bulletin: Structural, Fire Protection and Building Envelope Professional Engineering Services for 5- and 6-Storey Wood Frame Residential Building Projects (Mid-Rise Buildings)
PEGNL. (2011). Guidelines for Structural Engineering Services, April 2011.
Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia. (1993). Guidelines for Structural Engineering Services for Building Projects. Burnaby: EGBC.
American Institute of Steel Construction. Steel Construction Manual. Chicago: AISC.Updated frequently.
Fast + Epp

Project 10: Designing Columns, Frames, and Load-Bearing Walls

Structural Rigidity: Moment of Inertia

Project 11: Reflecting on What You Have Learned

Required Reading
Silman, R. (2018). Structural Design and Thinking in Approximations. Architectural Record.