ARCH 1404 Statics and Strengths of Materials
Course Information
| Course Number | ARCH 1404 |
|---|---|
| Course Title | Statics and Strengths of Materials |
| Description | This course covers an introduction to structural theory and calculation. It includes analysis of forces, vectors, calculations of forces, moments and internal stresses and strains in structural materials. It also includes tracing of load paths through the structure |
| Total Credits | 3 |
| Total Hours | 64 |
| Instruction Type | Credits and Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 2 Credits, 43 Hours |
| Lab | 1 Credit, 21 Hours |
Pre/Corequisites
Pre/Corequisite: ARCH 1301 Studio 3
Prerequisite: MATH 125 Trigonometry
Institutional Core Competencies
- Critical and Creative Thinking - Students will be able to demonstrate purposeful thinking with the goal of using a creative process for developing and building upon ideas and/or the goal of using a critical process for the analyzing and evaluating of ideas.
Course Competencies
- Explain the characteristics of vectors
- Compute the moment of a force
- Explain equilibrium equations
- Analyze cable structures
- Analyze trusses
- Create structural load paths
- Explain stress/strain relationship
- Explain cross-sectional properties
- Examine bending and shear in simple beams
- Explain beam internal bending stress
- Construct a model bridge
SCC Accessibility Statement
South Central College strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you have a disability and need accommodations for access to this class, contact the Academic Support Center to request and discuss accommodations.
North Mankato: Room B-132, (507) 389-7222; Faribault: Room A-116, (507) 332-7222.
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