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. Topics include fundamental properties of steel and concrete materials, steel and concrete structural components, and the use of design aids. Earthquake engineering, pre-stressed and post-tensioned and tilt-up concrete construction will be introduced. The course is delivered through lectures and problem-solving sessions.
Prerequisite(s)
Credits
4.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, 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.
- Locate seismic resisting elements.
Effective as of Winter 2018
Related Programs
Structures 3 for Buildings (BLDG 3605) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Construction and the Environment
- Architectural and Building Technology
Diploma Full-time
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