ENV DSN 347: Structural Systems in Architecture I

Course Description

Introduction to structure as a building system. Overview of contemporary structural systems and heir components, including wood, timber, steel, concrete, masonry, and hybrid structures. Discussion of building code requirements for structure, general guidelines for building structures, including appropriate application, and methods for schematic estimation of structural member sizing. Basic understanding of how gravity and lateral forces are propagated through a structural frame from load to building foundation.