ARC 424/424A - Seismic Design in Architecture (3/1)

A study of the fundamental characteristics of lateral loads in architecture. A survey of building codes, case studies of building performance and calculations relative to lateral load design.

Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate standing in architecture, and ARC 323/323A, or graduate standing in architecture.
Component(s): 3 one-hour lectures, 1 one-hour discussion.