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AE 6214 - Lateral Loads on Structural Systems

3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
Course Description
This course focuses on determining earthquake and wind loads on structures. Topics include basis for code procedures, code characterization of loads, code assumptions of elastic versus inelastic behavior, and detailing for inelastic response. (prereq: AE 6212  or CV 6212  or equivalent)
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  • Determine wind loads on the main wind force resisting system 
  • Determine wind loads on components and cladding 
  • Determine earthquake loads on a structure
Prerequisites by Topic
  • Structural dynamics
Course Topics
  • Earthquake loads 
  • Response of MDOF systems 
  • ASCE-7 seismic analysis 
  • Performance-based design 
  • ASCE-7 wind loads
Coordinator
Dr. Christopher Raebel


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