REGISTRATION CLOSES TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 10 A.M.

David Thaddeus, AIA, NCARB
A.R.E 4.0 Structures Seminar 

Please arrive 15-30 minutes early for each session.

Candidates need to bring basic writing supplies (pencils, pens, paper, eraser, etc.), scientific calculator (capable of performing trigonometric functions) and color pencils. In addition the following textbook is recommended but not required: A Visual Dictionary of Architecture by Francis D.K. Ching.

Friday, June 24, 2016 / 8:00 AM- 7:00 PM

• Stresses and Strain / Hooke's Law
• Truss Analysis: Method of Joints and Method of Sections
• Lateral Resistance / Overturning and Stabilizing Moments
• Geometry of Sections / Shapes
• General Beam Design Theory
• Load, Shear and Bending Moment Diagrams
• General Design of Structural members in Bending
• Deflection of Beams
• Equilibrium, Loads, and Reactions

Saturday, June 25, 2016 / 8:00 AM- 7:00+ PM

• Overview of structural systems
• Gravitational and Lateral Forces
• Wind Forces Overview
• Seismic Forces Overview
• Support Conditions, Lateral Resisting Systems
• Forces: General Definitions, Force Resolution, Force Addition
• Moments, and Couples
• Free Body Diagrams
• Structural Systems Mock Exam

Sunday, June 26, 2016 / 8:00 AM- 7:00 PM

• Tributary Load Analysis
• Strucural Vignette for ARE 4.0 (this presentation is contingent on seminar progress)
• Design of steel members
• Selection of structual systems
• Foundation systems
• General Lateral Load - Resisting Strategies/Diaphragms
• Wind Loads
• Seismic Loads
• Lateral forces Mock Exam