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CAE 5551 - Design of Masonry Structures

3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
Course Description
This course examines design of unreinforced and reinforced masonry structures. Topics include lintels; walls subjected to out-of-plane and in-plane loads; detailing, allowable stress design and strength design.
Prereq: CAE 3511, CAE 3521 (quarter system prereq: AE 3211, AE 3231)
Note: This course is open to qualified undergraduate students.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  • Describe the material properties of masonry units and mortar
  • Design masonry flexural members
  • Design masonry walls for axial loads
  • Design masonry walls for out-of-plane bending
  • Design masonry walls for in-plane bending and shear
  • Apply code prescribed detailing requirements for masonry walls
  • Design anchorage in concrete and masonry
Prerequisites by Topic
  • None
Course Topics
  • Materials
  • Reinforced masonry beams
  • Masonry with axial loads
  • Masonry walls with out-of-plane bending
  • Masonry walls with in-plane bending and shear
  • Detailing of masonry
  • Anchorage design in masonry and concrete
  • Construction issues
Coordinator
Dr. Edward Sippel, P.E.


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