Course Overview
Demonstrates elementary structural design concepts for steel and concrete structures, and the use of tables, handbooks, manuals and estimating techniques for preliminary sizing of members. The course is delivered through lectures and problem-solving sessions. Topics include fundamental properties of steel and concrete materials, steel and concrete structural components, and the use of design aids. (Formerly CIVL 3202)
Prerequisite(s)
Credits
3.0
- Retired
- This course has been retired and is no longer offered. Find other Flexible Learning courses that may interest you.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Perform elementary design and analysis of simple steel beams and columns.
- Select appropriate steel decking and open-web steel joists from manufacturers' catalogues.
- Perform elementary design and analysis of reinforced concrete beams and one-way slabs.
- Identify and interpret information provided on construction drawings for reinforced concrete and structural steel projects.
Effective as of Fall 2007
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