Course Overview
CIVL 3074 is an introductory first course in structural engineering. Topics include: the structural design process; limit states design philosophy; determination of dead, occupancy, snow and wind effects according to the NBCC; load paths in structural systems; and the design of wood tension members, columns, beams and beam-columns and their connection according CSA Standard O86 (Engineering Design in Wood). The course is delivered through lectures, problem-solving sessions and project work.
Prerequisite(s)
Credits
4.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe the overall structural design process. [4]
- Explain the philosophy of Limit States Design. [1]
- Quantify dead, occupancy, snow, and wind loads in accordance with current NBCC and BCBC Division B Part 4 criteria. [2]
- Determine load combinations in accordance with current NBCC and BCBC Division B Part 4. [2, 4]
- Trace vertical and horizontal load paths through basic structural systems. [3]
- Describe the material behaviour of wood and its structural usage. [1, 3]
- Design sawn lumber and glulam tension members, columns, beams and beam-columns. [4]
- Identify and classify timber connections. [1]
- Design primary structural elements in low-rise timber buildings under gravity and wind loads. [4]
Effective as of Fall 2018
Related Programs
Structural Engineering 1 (CIVL 3074) is offered as a part of the following programs:
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School of Construction and the Environment
- Civil Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering Full-time
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