AE 5262 - Modern Structural Systems

• 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 
• Open-web joists, joist girders, metal deck 
• Efficient framing and lateral resistance schemes for steel framed structures  
• Comparison between concrete floor systems 
• Considerations for masonry structures 
• Design considerations for parking structures 
• Other systems (wood, light gage steel) 
• Considerations when using structural software