AE 310Introduction to Structural Design

Units: 0.75
Faculty: Engineering
Subject: Architectural Engineering

When it runs

Ran in 4 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled, 2 lecture sections. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

Introduction to structural systems. Systems for carrying gravity and lateral loads in buildings. Structural design concepts. Analysis and design of concrete beams and one-way slabs. Design of steel beams and tension members. Comparison of steel and concrete framing systems.

Prerequisites

Complete all of the following
- Must have completed the following:
  - AE303 - Structural Analysis (0.50)
- Students must be in level 3B or higher
- Enrolled in H-Architectural Engineering, H-Civil Engineering, or H-Geological Engineering

Antirequisites

Not completed nor concurrently enrolled in any of the following:
- CIVE310 - Introduction to Structural Design (0.75)

Leads to

Winter 2027 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
Section	Class	Enrolled	Meets
LEC 001	4920	0 / 100	T 12:30–14:20 Th 10:30–12:20
LEC 701	1987	61 / 9999	Online or by arrangement
TUT 101	4921	0 / 100	Th 13:30–15:20

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