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