Projects include the evaluation and selection of alternative framing methods, materials and types of foundations. Inspection trips are scheduled to nearby construction projects and fabricating plants when possible. A continuation of course CVEN 491 and also a synthesis of analytical and design concepts. Projects include the design of at least one major structure in accordance with current design practice. Typical designs include multistory reinforced concrete buildings or alternative team projects.
Extensive use is made of microcomputer applications in both the analysis and design stages.
Team projects, if assigned, conclude with formal oral presentations. Inspection trips are scheduled to nearby construction projects when possible. This course provides the student with the basic fundamentals necessary to analyze those types of structures which cannot be completely analyzed by the use of the laws of static equilibrium alone. The effects of varying moment of inertia, sidesway, varying end conditions, and elastic supports are to be considered for various structures. This course teaches students to write with clarity and polish.