ARCH 6310 - Structures I (3+)

This course is for students enrolled in the 3+ Master of Architecture program. The course investigates individual structural elements in a three-dimensional architectural context, including discussion of three dimensions equilibrium and forces, how one element bears upon another and three dimensional structural systems as implemented by architects. Students begin the investigation of the fundamentals of statics and mechanics of materials; two dimensional structural systems analysis including axial elements; basic methods of graphical and analytical analysis.