University of Toledo

Construction Engineering Technology

Master Syllabus

 

 

Course Title:       Structural Design                 Course Code & Number:                  CET-2250

 

Credit Hour Total:     4

 

       Lecture Hours:        4            Lab Hours:                         0

 

Prerequisite(s):  CET-1200, ENGT-1050

 

Text:                      Applied Statics, Strength of Materials and Building Structure Design

                               Joseph Wujeck                    ISBN: 0-13-674631-4

 

Software:             None

 

A.     Course Description 

Principles of statics and strength of materials as applied to structural design of steel, reinforced concrete, and masonry (block and brick), using applicable codes

B.     Related Program Outcomes: 

1.      An understanding the mechanics of structural design.

2.      A development of mathematical skills sufficient to solve and analyze technical problems associated with construction projects including building, highway and heavy construction. 

3.      The ability to demonstrate a thorough knowledge of common construction methods and design procedures associated with building, highway and heavy construction projects. 

4.      An understanding of codes and specifications in the implementation of building and highway projects. 

C.    Course Objectives: 

       Upon the completion of the course the student will:

1.      Obtain the ability to apply the engineering formulae used in the design of steel beams, columns, bearing plates and base plates.

2.      Obtain the ability to apply the engineering formulae used in the design of reinforced concrete beams and columns using the ultimate strength method. 

3.      Obtain the ability to apply the engineering formulae used in the design of wood framed structures.

4.      Obtain the ability to determine loading characteristics utilizing proper structural codes.

D.    Course Outline 

1.      Determine structure loading

2.      Design of Steel beams and joists  (Flexural, shear and deflection)

3.      Design of Steel Columns

4.      Design of bearing and base plates.

5.      Design of wood beams.

6.      Design of wood columns.

7.      Design of concrete beams.

8.      Design of concrete slab systems.

9.      Design of concrete columns.

E.     Suggested Laboratory Tests 

1.      None