Course Schedule and Catalog

Long Title: DESIGN OF STRUCTURES II

Department: Architecture

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: This course is the 2nd of three required courses in Architectural Technology sequence in the Rice School of Architecture. The topics covered are the design of concrete structures and design of specialized structures including tilt wall, long span, and high-rise. Each structural type is explored in terms of performance of the overall system, design of individual components, roofing, enclosure and interior.