Course Detail
Units:
3.0
Course Components:
Lecture
Description
For students in 3+ Program only. Investigation of individual structural elements in a three-dimensional architectural context, including discussion of three dimensions equilibrium and forces, how one element bears upon another and three dimensional structural systems as implemented by architects. Begins the investigation of the fundamentals of statics and mechanics of materials; two dimensional structural systems including axial elements; basic methods of graphical and analytical analysis.