ETCM 3240 - Construction Structures

(3) Credit Hours

Principles of structural components and their behavior related to building structures. Types of building structures include concrete foundations, structural steel, pre-engineered metal buildings, and precast concrete structures. Includes purpose, structural elements, stress patterns, shear, and soil bearing mechanisms. Study includes reinforced concrete, formwork, wood framed and steel buildings. Prerequisites: ETCM 2020 or Department Head approval. Differential course fee will be assessed.