1 036 - Structural and Geotechnical Engineering Design

Institution:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Subject:

Description:

Basic philosophy of planning and design of structures. Loading conditions, design criteria and factors of safety. Application of principles of structural mechanics and soil mechanics in design. Structural system design concepts. Design of reinforced concrete structural elements using the ultimate strength design method. Load factor design of structural steel members and connections. Selection of soil parameters from laboratory and in situ tests. Stability and ground deformations in geotechnical design. Design with soil-structure interaction. Emphasis on problem-based learning through team design projects.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Prereq: 1.035

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

web.mit.edu/student/

Phone Number:

(617) 253-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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