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CIVL 4104 - Structural Design

Level: 
Lower
Credits: 
4
Prerequisites: 

(PHYS 1024 with "D" or better or PHYS 1044 with "D" or better) and MATH 2043 with "D" or better

Description: 

This course provides the student with a quantitative understanding of the effects of loads on structural elements in a building.  Principles of structural mechanics are covered from forces and stresses, to properties of sections, and finally to shear and bending moments on beams.  The designs of basic timber and steel beams and columns are also presented.

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