CST 221 - Statics/Structures

Class Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Clinic/WkExp Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisite: ARC 112, CAR 112, or CST 112 and MAT 110, MAT 121, or MAT 171
Corequisite: None
Local Prerequisite: Choose between MAT 121 or MAT 171
Local Corequisite: None

Additional Fees: $11.25 Lab

This course covers the basic concepts of statics and strength of materials related to building structures. Topics include span charts, dimensional framing requirements, building forces on columns, beams, girders, and footings and connection points when timber, steel, and concrete members are used. Upon completion, students should be familiar with various load conditions present in structural members.