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Build Two: Introduction to Structures

ArchitectureUndergraduateCollege of Architecture, Design, & Media
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Subject code

ARCH

Course Number

321

Course Long Title

Build Two: Introduction to Structures

Course Description

Fundamental architectural structures, forces, force systems and resultants are introduced. Concepts of forces and stresses on trusses, beams, columns, and statically determinate structures are presented. Topics include equilibrium, behavior of structures subject to vertical and lateral forces, and strength properties. Structural analysis and design as it relates to wood structures is introduced.

Academic Level

Undergraduate

Department(s)

Architecture

College

College of Architecture, Design, & Media

Credit Type

Institutional

Instructional Method Name

Studio