The Course examines building geometries, loads, serviceability, ultimate limit state, procedure of using the national building code for governing loads on structural members. Foundation systems design including footing and pile cap design. Design details of low rise concrete and steel buildings. Design and optimization of long steel columns to accommodate buildings lateral drifts. Analysis of long concrete columns under lateral drift loads. Lateral load-resisting elements and bracing systems. Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1 hr. Prerequisites: CVL 313, CVL 410, CVL 411, CVL 420 Course Weight: 1.00 Billing Units: 1
