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CIVENG 4W04

Design of Low Rise Buildings

Undergraduate

Winter 2025

Topics

  • Structural systems and load distribution
  • Design of masonry
  • Wood
  • Cold-formed steel
  • Introduction to building envelope design

Readings

  • “Introduction to Wood Design”, Canadian Wood Council. Available at: https://webstore.cwc.ca/student-promotion/
    recommended
  • Drysdale R., and Hamid A.A. “Masonry Structures: Behaviour and Design.” (Not required) (2nd Canadian Edition), Canada Masonry Design Centre. Available at: https://www.canadamasonrydesigncentre.com/resources/textbook/
    See source
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