CNST 208 Structural Building Systems
This course introduces students to the structural systems utilized in building construction. Topics include investigations of forces, loading, reactions, shear, and bending; shear wall and diaphragm systems, and braced frame systems; moment frame systems; foundations; wood structures; steel structures; concrete structures; choice of building construction system; structural design standards; and the structural design process.
Hours Weekly
2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab weekly
Course Objectives
- Determine various design loads applied to buildings and how members react to them.
- Distinguish between various structural components.
- Understand the differences between various building structural systems.
- Identify, describe, and illustrate the key components of different types of foundations and
structures.
- Analyze comparatively alternate building construction systems.
- Understand the structural design process and the development of structural systems.
- Recognize structural design and construction terminology.
- Discuss building performance and failure issues.
- Interpret and apply structural aspects of relevant design standards and building codes.
Course Objectives
- Determine various design loads applied to buildings and how members react to them.
This objective is a course Goal Only
- Distinguish between various structural components.
This objective is a course Goal Only
- Understand the differences between various building structural systems.
This objective is a course Goal Only
- Identify, describe, and illustrate the key components of different types of foundations and
structures.
This objective is a course Goal Only
- Analyze comparatively alternate building construction systems.
This objective is a course Goal Only
- Understand the structural design process and the development of structural systems.
This objective is a course Goal Only
- Recognize structural design and construction terminology.
This objective is a course Goal Only
- Discuss building performance and failure issues.
This objective is a course Goal Only
- Interpret and apply structural aspects of relevant design standards and building codes.
This objective is a course Goal Only