CE 5171 - Temporary Construction Structures (3)

The basic design and construction of temporary structures with applications to concrete vertical and horizontal formwork; shoring, scaffolding, foundation underpinning, temporary bridges/retaining walls, design of cofferdams, diaphragm/slurry walls, and construction dewatering. Construction safety associated with temporary structures is emphasized.

Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing and Undergraduate course in estimating or equivalent.
Component(s): Lecture
Contact Hour(s): 3 hours lecture/discussion.
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
Course Category: Major Course