BMATWT 313 - Principles of Light Frame Structure Technology
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Course Objective:
Principles of Light-Frame Structure Technology provides students with an understanding of the construction industry, processes and building materials used in contemporary residential & light-frame construction. The entire residential construction process is reviewed: from regulation and design through site preparation, project management, and ultimate delivery of a completed structure. Close attention is paid to the sequence of events as they occur in most construction projects. Leading-edge products and technologies are analyzed and compared to more familiar ones. Students investigate basic structural loading, recognize load paths and use span tables to size structural elements for a variety of basic applications.
Throughout the semester,
focus is drawn to the structural performance of various building
elements, materials, systems, and strategies used to construct
enduring and sensible homes. Coursework is tied closely to the
arrival of new products, technologies and regulatory issues
affecting the construction industry. This course investigates the
products, systems and participants that shape the building-materials
and construction industry.
Grading and Evaluation:
Regular class attendance is expected.
20% Exam #1
20% Exam #2
25% Final Exam
15% Homework, reports and class contribution
20% 4 quizzes
Text:
REQUIRED TEXT: Fundamentals of Residential Construction, By Edward Allen and Rob Thallon, 2002, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Web Site: http://courses.umass.edu/bmat313
Credits: three
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