ARCH 527 - Design of Reinforced Concrete and Masonry Structures

3 hours.
3 Credits

This course introduces students to the qualities, methods and techniques pertaining to the design and construction of building structures through the use of Reinforced Concrete. Students will learn the fundamentals of the nature of the material and how it is used to construct a structure. After completing this class, students will be able to understand the way forces and stresses act upon structural elements, how equilibrium is obtained through the use of concrete in conjunction to its reinforcement, perform basic analysis and design of structural formations, and make educated choices on structural formation.

Prerequisite(s) ARCH 526
Offered (FALL)