ARC 232 - Structural Fundamentals

4 Credits
Lecture: 2 Lab: 4

Structural Fundamentals provides a study of forces, their distribution, and their impact on building structure. Students are introduced to equilibrium of rigid bodies in two- and three-dimensions; trusses; shear and bending moments in beams; arches and frames; stresses, strains, and deformations in axially loaded members; direct shear and bearing stresses; torsion; beam stresses and deflections; introduction to the design of structural members; and architectural applications.

Note: This course requires intermediate reading, writing, and math skills.

Articulation: 1.1

Prerequisite: MAT 165 or MAT 171 and PHY 280, both with a grade of C or higher, or MAT 165 or MAT 171 with a grade of C or higher and concurrent enrollment in PHY 280.
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