Course Overview
Presents the elementary principles of mechanics of materials and an introduction to timber design. The course is delivered through lectures and problem-solving sessions. Topics include concepts of axial stress and strain, section properties of structural shapes, bending and shear stresses in beams, deflection of beams, column buckling, NBCC gravity and wind loads, limit states design philosophy, and preliminary sizing of decking, beams, columns, and beam-columns using the CWC wood design manual.
Prerequisite(s)
- 50% in CIVL 1200
Credits
4.0
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