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.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

CNST 101 and MATH 143 or higher. Pre- or corequisite: PHYS 101 or PHYS 103

Hours Weekly

2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab weekly

Course Objectives

1. Determine various design loads applied to buildings and how members react to them.
2. Distinguish between various structural components.
   
3. Understand the differences between various building structural systems.
   
4. Identify, describe, and illustrate the key components of different types of foundations and
   structures.
   
5. Analyze comparatively alternate building construction systems.
   
6. Understand the structural design process and the development of structural systems.
7. Recognize structural design and construction terminology.
8. Discuss building performance and failure issues.
   
9. Interpret and apply structural aspects of relevant design standards and building codes.

Course Objectives

1. Determine various design loads applied to buildings and how members react to them.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

2. Distinguish between various structural components.
   

   This objective is a course Goal Only

3. Understand the differences between various building structural systems.
   

   This objective is a course Goal Only

4. Identify, describe, and illustrate the key components of different types of foundations and
   structures.
   

   This objective is a course Goal Only

5. Analyze comparatively alternate building construction systems.
   

   This objective is a course Goal Only

6. Understand the structural design process and the development of structural systems.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

7. Recognize structural design and construction terminology.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

8. Discuss building performance and failure issues.
   

   This objective is a course Goal Only

9. Interpret and apply structural aspects of relevant design standards and building codes.

   This objective is a course Goal Only