Description
Introduction to structural design in masonry. Properties of masonry materials and assemblages. Behaviour and design of beams, walls and columns. Selected topics including veneer wall systems, differential movement, workmanship, specifications, inspection, maintenance and repair. Lowrise and highrise building design.
Prerequisites
- Prerequisite(s): CIVE 3204 , CIVE 3206 .
Conditions and arrangements
- Prerequisite(s): CIVE 3204 , CIVE 3206 .
- Also offered at the graduate level, with different requirements, as CIVE 5200 , for which additional credit is precluded.
- Lectures three hours a week, problem analysis three hours alternate weeks.
Reference text in its original language
Introduction to structural design in masonry. Properties of masonry materials and assemblages. Behaviour and design of beams, walls and columns. Selected topics including veneer wall systems, differential movement, workmanship, specifications, inspection, maintenance and repair. Lowrise and highrise building design.
- Prerequisite(s): CIVE 3204 , CIVE 3206 .
- Also offered at the graduate level, with different requirements, as CIVE 5200 , for which additional credit is precluded.
- Lectures three hours a week, problem analysis three hours alternate weeks.
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Source reference : https://calendar.carleton.ca/undergrad/courses/CIVE/