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3.00 Credits
An intensive study of the calculation techniques and qualitative aspects of good luminous design. Topics covered include photometric quantities and color theory, visual perception, standards, daylight and artificial illumination systems, radiative transfer, fixture and lamp characteristics, control devices and energy conservation techniques. Design problems, field measurements, computer and other models will be used to explore the major topics. 3. 000 Credit Hours 3. 000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Doctoral, Graduate Business, Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Armour College of Engineering College Civil Archl Environ Engrg Department
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4.00 Credits
Theory of measurements, statistics, similitude, and model laws and the usefulness of structural models. Displacement and strain measurement techniques. Theory and practice of indirect model analysis. Theory and practice of direct model techniques, including photo elasticity and moir methods. 4. 000 Credit Hours 4. 000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Doctoral, Graduate Business, Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Armour College of Engineering College Civil Archl Environ Engrg Department
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Review of probability, random variables, distribution models, estimation of statistical parameters and testing validity of distribution models. Analysis of variance (ANOVA), hypothesis testing, correlation analysis, multiple range tests, pairwise comparisons, data compilation using unconventional sources, such as using simulations, expert opinion and cycle-counting methods. 3. 000 Credit Hours 3. 000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Doctoral, Graduate Business, Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Armour College of Engineering College Civil Archl Environ Engrg Department
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3.00 Credits
Study of wall, window, and roof design. Consideration for the factors that influence the design of building exteriors including the control of heat flow, air and moisture penetration, building movements and deterioration. Study of the principle of rain screen walls and energy conserving design. Analytical techniques and building codes are discussed. 3. 000 Credit Hours 3. 000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Doctoral, Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Armour College of Engineering College Civil Archl Environ Engrg Department
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4.00 Credits
Torsion and web openings. Behavior and design of rigid and semi rigid beam-to-column connections and base plates. Inelastic behavior of steel and composite members and systems under severe cyclic loading. Design of steel-concrete composite and hybrid systems. P-delta effect and design considerations for system stability. Design of special and ordinary moment-resisting frames. Design of concentrically and eccentrically braced frames. Design of bracing for stability. Plate girders. Fatigue and fracture. 4. 000 Credit Hours 4. 000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Doctoral, Graduate Business, Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Armour College of Engineering College Civil Archl Environ Engrg Department
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3.00 Credits
Identification of the optimal energy performance achievable with various types of buildings and service systems. Reduction of infiltration. Control systems and strategies to achieve optimal energy performance. Effective utilization of daylight, heat pumps, passive and active solar heaters, heat storage and heat pipes in new and old buildings. 3. 000 Credit Hours 3. 000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Doctoral, Graduate Business, Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Armour College of Engineering College Civil Archl Environ Engrg Department
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to automatic control systems. Control issues related to energy conservation, indoor air quality and thermal comfort in buildings. Classification of HVAC control systems. Control systems hardware: selection & sizing of sensors, actuators & controllers. Practical HVAC control systems; elementary local loop and complete control systems. Case studies. Computer applications. 3. 000 Credit Hours 3. 000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Doctoral, Graduate Business, Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Armour College of Engineering College Civil Archl Environ Engrg Department
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3.00 Credits
Study of the analysis and design of electrical systems in buildings utilizing the National Electric Code. Topics include AC, DC, single phase and three-phase circuits, transients, branch circuits, panelboards, system sizing, fault calculations and overcurrent protection design. Also studies the design and specification of emergency power backup and alternative power systems. 3. 000 Credit Hours 3. 000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Doctoral, Graduate Business, Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Armour College of Engineering College Civil Archl Environ Engrg Department
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Understanding the potential, the advantages, and the difficulties associated with using Information Technology to gain a strategic advantage in the building industry. Knowing the various components of any Information System. Selection of suitable hardware and software for a certain design of construction task. Development and implementation of buildings-oriented databases. Use of the Internet to develop web pages for project information. 3. 000 Credit Hours 3. 000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Doctoral, Graduate Business, Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Armour College of Engineering College Civil Archl Environ Engrg Department
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3.00 Credits
Covers advanced and special topics in finite element analysis such as finite element-boundary element method, plates, and shell analysis using finite elements and stochastic finite elements. 3. 000 Credit Hours 3. 000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Doctoral, Graduate Business, Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Armour College of Engineering College Civil Archl Environ Engrg Department
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