Wind, snow, and gravity loads are introduced and students analyze the load path through a structure. The material properties of wood, masonry, concrete, and soil are introduced. Students apply the fundamental of allowable stress and deflection to design structural components using these materials. The course design project is a structural system in the Theatre of Operations. A field trip and laboratory exercises add realism and context to the design experience.
Lessons
34 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk)
Labs
6 @ 120 min
Special requirements
One out-of-class design problem. One half-day field trip.
