CE 3501L - Structural Design Laboratory (1)

Evaluation of loading demand on buildings constructed using three primary structural materials: steel, concrete and wood. The essential concepts of structural design are introduced and applied to evaluating demand on a prototypical five-story building constructed using these different materials. The construction assemblies are developed and evaluated and hierarchy and load path of vertical and lateral load resisting systems is investigated. Finally, using acquired knowledge, a case study of the selected existing buildings is performed.

Prerequisite(s): C- or better in ME 218, ETT 220, ETM 2201, or CE 2051; C- or better in MAT 115, MAT 1140, MAT 1140C, MAT 216, MAT 224, MAT 2240, MAT 131, or MAT 1310; and BSCE, BSCET, BSCEM, or MSCE Major.
Corequisite(s): CE 304 or CE 3501.
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