CE 4530L - Structural Design-Timber Laboratory (1)

Perform structural design a two-story woodframe structure in 3-5 person teams. The design will include: determining applicable vertical and lateral loads using latest codes, laying out structural systems, performing analysis and determining demand on various structural elements, their capacity and demand-capacity relationship. Analyze and design lateral load resisting system including specifying diaphragms and shearwalls. Layout the geometry and design selected connections using nails, bolts and lag screws type fasteners. The design deliverables will include construction of a structural model, binder with structural calculations and drawings and a mid-review and final team presentation.

Prerequisite(s): ETC 311, CE 304, or CE 3501; CE 305L or CE 3501L; and BSCE, BSCET, BSCEM, or MSCE Major.
Corequisite(s): CE 4530.
Component(s): Laboratory
Contact Hour(s): 1 three hour laboratory
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
Course Category: Major Course