Building Design

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Structural steel and reinforced concrete building design. Analysis of structural behavior of frameworks. Systems that resist lateral loads. Use of current building codes and design specifications. Review of building designs. Preliminary and final designs including analysis of alternative structural systems, and preparation of design sketches and calculations.. Typically offered Fall Spring. Prerequisite(s): CE 33400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- Course Learning Outcomes 1. Analyze and design steel structures for stability. 2. Analyze and design basic structural steel members such as tension members, compression members, beams, and beam-columns using both the LRFD and ASD methods. 3. Design simple shear connections. View Class Schedule