University of Toledo

Construction Engineering Technology

Master Syllabus

 

 

Course Title:       Advanced Structural Design                     Course Code & Number:      CET-4250

 

Credit Hour Total:     4

 

       Lecture Hours:        4            Lab Hours: 0

 

Prerequisite(s):  CET-2250

 

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

                               Joseph Wujeck                    ISBN: 0-13-674631-4

 

 

Software:             None

 

A.     Course Description:  Advanced studies of steel, wood, concrete, and masonry structural design, examination of temporary construction structures and problems, demolition of structures.  

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 completion of the course the student will:

1.      Gain an understanding of  the applicable codes and regulations regarding masonry construction. 

2.      Obtain the ability to apply the engineering formulae used in the design of masonry walls. 

3.      Obtain the ability to design structural connections for timber, steel, concrete and masonry components. 

4.      Obtain the ability to design temporary structures for construction of permanent structural systems. 

5.      Gain an understanding of the mechanics of structure demolition. 

D.    Course Outline 

1.      Masonry Codes

2.      Masonry Walls

i) Load Bearing

ii)      Shear Walls

3.      Connections

i) Steel

(1)   Bolted Connections

(2)   Welded Connections

ii)      Timber

iii)    Anchor Bolts

(1)   Concrete

(2)   Masonry

4.      Temporary Structures 

i) Concrete Formwork

ii)      Floor Slab Erection

5.      Demolition

E.     Suggested Laboratory Tests 

1.      None