Introduction to Structural Engineering.

At the end of this course, the students should be able to: 1. demonstrate that computational procedures are useful in analysing structures; 2. explain structural behaviour; 3. demonstrate an in-depth exposure to computer-based analysis methods; 4. show that computer-based methods can be used to determine, with minimal effort, how structures respond to loads; 5. establish the extreme values of design variables required for design detailing; and 6. develop ability to validate computer-based predictions of structures.

Introduction to scope of Structural Engineering profession: earthquake, environmental, geotechnical, transportation, and water resources engineering and their relationship to civil engineering. 200 Level