CPM 2030 - Elementary Theory of Structures spring

Institution:

Vermont Technical College (7.1.2023 merged into Vermont State University)

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Description:

This course introduces the student to the methods used in the preliminary analysis and design of building framing systems and to why certain materials and member sizes are used. An introduction to statics and strength of materials includes basic analysis of framing systems and properties of materials used in residential and commercial construction. The student is introduced to building and design codes and the study of building loads and how the building reacts to the loads. General structural system using wood, steel, concrete, and masonry elements including pre-engineered products are studied. 3 hours of lecture, 3 hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: MAT-1100 or MAT-1420 and PHY-1030, CPM-1031, and CPM-1111.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.vtc.edu

Phone Number:

(802) 728-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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