ARC 3041 Structures I

4 Hours

Prerequisites: ARC 3023

Structural design, performance and properties of vernacular and industrial building materials (including wood, masonry, and steel) through an analysis of assemblies. Includes strength of materials, concepts of statics, tension, compression and bending. Addresses sustainability via embodied energy, life-cycle costs, and the impact of construction on the environment. Includes exercises in convention of graphic representation for construction documentation.