Introduction to Architectural Structural Systems

Catalog description

Qualitative study of architectural structural systems; historical development of structures; insights of structural analysis and synthesis; comparative structural types. This course is intended for Architecture students. AE 210 Introduction to Architectural Structural Systems (3) is an introductory course in structural analysis and engineering mechanics (primarily statics) with an emphasis on buildings. This course was created specifically for Penn State architecture students. The course is designed to give students an understanding of the behavior of building structural and related architectural elements under a variety of loading conditions. AE 210 is designed to provide students with an understanding of the interpretation and application of structural aspects of building code requirements, particularly in the area of design loads. In addition, this course provides the necessary prerequisite knowledge for two additional structural design courses that are required for architecture students.