BUILDING TECHNOLOGY III (4 Credits)

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:  explain principles and concept of the wide span building system (building structure, service, and construction).; apply principles and concept of the wide span building system.; illustrate principles and concept of the wide span building system.

Topics:

1. General Overview and Introduction;
2. Building Sructures;
3. Structural Patterns;
4. Horizontal Spans;
5. Long-Span Structure;
6. Long-Span Structure: Long Span Beams;
7. Long-Span Structure: Trusses;
8. Long-Span Structure: Arches;
9. Cable Structures;
10. Membrane Structures;
11. Plate Structures;
12. Shell Structures;
13. System Integration.