Introduction to the concept of structure in buildings and design structural forms.Fundamental influence concept of forces and loads, structural forms and their identification. Statics; force system, resultants of equilibrium. Axial forces; tension and compression.Stress and strain.Shear stress.Analysis of simple trusses.Bending in structures; simple shear force and moment diagrams. Bending stresses, pin jointed structures, deflection in beams.
