Assignment title: Information
University of Technology Sydney
Facade Engineering 49115 – Semester 1
Assignment 1 (Design 10%): Due 18th
The students are required to examine the glazing of the Apple store located on the corner of George Street and King Street and answer the questions as follows:
Submit the following:
1. Description of the glazing (2%). 1 page max
2. Calculate the wind loads (2%). 1 page max
3. Describe the structural model (2%) 1 page max.
4. Without carrying out any calculations, describe in not more than 2 pages how the following components are designed. Students may use bending moment and shear force diagrams to demonstrate their understanding of the structural support system:
a) Glass panels (2%)
b) Door entry (2%)