— Structural Loads: Calculation & Modeling

Prerequisites & course information

This version has ended; see updated course, below. Course Description: Structural analysis process and model idealization; design codes, standards, and guidelines (e.g., IBC & ASCE 7); load paths for vertical and horizontal loads; load cases and load combinations; modeling of loads using finite element software; dead and live loads; snow loads; wind loads; climate change effects on snow and wind loads. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Laboratory 3 hour(s). Enrollment Restriction(s): Pass One open to Civil Engineering majors. Grade Mode: Letter. ECI 134 — Structural Loads: Calculation & Modeling (4 units) Course Description: Structural analysis process and model idealization; design codes, standards, and guidelines (e.g., IBC & ASCE 7); load paths for vertical and horizontal loads; load cases and load combinations; modeling of loads using finite element software; dead and live loads; snow loads; wind loads; climate change effects on snow and wind loads. Prerequisite(s): ENG 104 C- or better or ENG 104V C- or better. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Laboratory 2 hour(s). Enrollment Restriction(s): Pass One open to Civil Engineering majors. Grade Mode: Letter. This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2027. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Laboratory 3 hour(s). Enrollment Restriction(s): Pass One open to Civil Engineering majors. Grade Mode: Letter. ECI 134 — Structural Loads: Calculation & Modeling (4 units) Course Description: Structural analysis process and model idealization; design codes, standards, and guidelines (e.g., IBC & ASCE 7); load paths for vertical and horizontal loads; load cases and load combinations; modeling of loads using finite element software; dead and live loads; snow loads; wind loads; climate change effects on snow and wind loads. Prerequisite(s): ENG 104 C- or better or ENG 104V C- or better. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Laboratory 2 hour(s). Enrollment Restriction(s): Pass One open to Civil Engineering majors. Grade Mode: Letter. This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2027.