R. Gary Black
Associate Professor of Architecture
- Specializations
Structures, Structural Design, Design, Construction
- Education
- M.Arch., University of California, Berkeley
- M.S. Structural Engineering and Structural Mechanics, University of California, Berkeley
- B.S. Civil Engineering, University of California, Berkeley
- B.S. Zoology, University of South Florida
- Biography
Professor Black is a member of the Publications Committee, Journal of Architectural Engineering, ASCE. He has published extensively in architectural and engineering journals on topics of teaching methods, and structural design and analysis. Professor Black teaches courses in the area of structures, including design and computer analysis, studio, and historical buildings. Current research interests include structure and space, experimental testing and finite element modeling of timber connections, finite element analysis as a tool for teaching structures, and a design process for integrating structure and architecture.
- Courses Taught
ARCH 150 Introduction to Structures
ARCH 152 Introduction to Construction
ARCH 154 Design and Computer Analysis of Structures
ARCH 259X Special Topics: Structures and Construction
- Selected Publications
The Mary Rose Museum. With Christopher Alexander, Gary Black, Miyoko Tsutsui (1995)
Wholeness and Order in Large Span Wooden Roof Trusses (1985)