CMGT 441 - Wood and Steel Construction

Description:
A comprehensive study of the materials, design, and erection of wood and steel structures.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: ETSC 312 and CMGT 346.

Credits: (4)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Accurately draw shear and moment diagrams and calculate beam deflections.
Understand allowable stresses for wood and steel members using the AISC manual and NDS and how these stresses relate to physical structures.
Calculate applied dead, live, snow and wind loads as determined by the International Building Code.
Design simple beams, columns, tension members, shear walls and connections for both steel and wood structures.
Become proficient with the use of the NDS LRFD and AISC ASD Steel manual.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/22/23

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
Winter Locations: Ellensburg