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ENGR 462. Introduction to Structural Engineering Design


Credits 3.00 PeopleSoft Course ID 014698 Grading Basis GRD

This course focuses on structural design, loading and modeling of real-world structures. Topics include building and construction codes and requirements, reading and interpretation of construction documents, determination of load paths, structural modeling, and design of basic structural elements for various structural materials. Mechanics of materials and structural analysis methods are used to develop appropriate loading requirements. Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of “C-” in ENGR 212 . Corequisite(s): ENGR 360 .