AE 760 - Modern Structural Systems

• Be able to determine the underlying factors in structural system selection with the Owner, Architect, and Engineers of other disciplines in mind
• Have an understanding of the structural system selection process for low-, mid-, and high-rise buildings
• Be introduced to spreadsheets, software and other resources available from various professional organizations
• Have studied materials and materials selection that may be considered “unique”
• Have made new contacts with experts in the building construction industry
• Have gained an appreciation for the differences in firms and how other firms approach building design and troubleshooting

• Understanding of design methodologies for different structural materials (steel, concrete, wood, masonry)
• Basic understanding of structural analysis software

• Broad-based system selection comparing materials and construction processes (1 class)
• Open-web joists, joist girders, metal deck (2 classes)
• Efficient framing and lateral resistance schemes for steel framed structures (1 class)
• Comparison between concrete floor systems (2 classes)
• Considerations for masonry structures (1 class)
• Design considerations for parking structures (1 class)
• Other systems (wood, light gage steel) (1 class)
• Considerations when using structural software (1 class)