Structural Engineering Basics Course

Introduction – Welcome to Structural Engineering Basics
- 1.0 Who We Are
- 1.1 Who This Course is For
- 1.2 Course Outline
- 1.3 Outcome of the Course
- 1.4 What is Structural Engineering and Why is it Important?
- 1.5 What Exactly do Structural Engineers Do?
- 1.6 Types of Structural Engineering Projects
- 1.7 Memorable Structural Failures
- 1.8 Memorable Structural Achievements
- Introduction Quiz and Assignment
Loads
- 2.0 What Are Loads
- 2.1 Dead Loads
- 2.2 Live Loads
- 2.3 Snow Loads
- 2.4 Wind Loads
- 2.5 Earthquake Loads
- 2.6 Earth Pressure & Surcharge Loads
- 2.7 Building Codes & Factors of Safety
- 2.8 Load Combinations & Importance Factors
- 2.9 Live Loads in Building Codes
- 2.10 Snow, Wind & Earthquakes in Building Codes
- 2.11 Snow Buildup
- Loads Quiz and Assignment
Construction Materials
- 3.0 Introduction & Types of Materials
- 3.1 Concrete – Ingredients
- 3.2 Concrete – Mixing
- 3.3 Concrete – Testing
- 3.4 Concrete – Formwork and Reinforcing
- 3.5 Concrete – Precast and Post Tensioned
- 3.6 Steel – Background
- 3.7 Steel – Composite Deck
- 3.8 Steel – Piles and Shoring
- 3.9 Wood – Hardwood and Softwood
- 3.10 Wood – Engineered Wood
- 3.11 Wood – Fasteners
- 3.12 Masonry – Background
- 3.13 Masonry – Testing
- 3.14 Masonry in a Building System
- Construction Materials Quiz and Assignment
Structural Elements
- 4.0 Components of a Structure
- 4.1 Deck, Joists, Beams, Trusses and Slabs
- 4.2 Columns and Bearing Walls
- 4.3 Diaphragms
- 4.4 Diagonal Bracing
- 4.5 Shearwalls
- 4.6 Girts
- 4.7 Connections
- 4.8 Foundation Walls and Grade Beams
- 4.9 Shallow Foundations
- 4.10 Deep foundations
- 4.11 Geotechnical investigations
- Structural Elements Quiz and Assignments
Load Transfer & Structural Analysis & Design
- 5.0 Intro and Types of Loading – Part 1
- 5.1 Intro and Types of Loading – Part 2
- 5.2 Load Transfer
- 5.3 Types of Stresses
- 5.4 Types of Failures in Structural Elements
- 5.5 Analysis and Design – Intro
- 5.6 Analysis and Design – Reinforced Concrete
- 5.7 Analysis and Design – Joists and Trusses
- 5.8 Analysis and Design – Hollowcore
- 5.9 Analysis and Design – Columns
- 5.10 Analysis and Design – Exterior Walls
- Load Transfer & Structural Analysis/Design Quiz and Assignment
Structural Drawings
- 6.0 Structural vs. Architectural Drawings
- 6.1 Structural Plans
- 6.2 Structural Elevations and Sections
- 6.3 Schedules
- 6.4 General Notes
- 6.5 Shop Drawings
- 6.6 Building Information Modelling (BIM) – Part 1
- 6.7 Building Information Modelling (BIM) – Part 2
- Structural Drawings Quiz and Assignment
Tips for Architects
- 7.0 Reinforcing Structures – Part 1
- 7.1 Reinforcing Structures – Part 2
- 7.2 Reinforcing Structures – Part 3
- 7.3 Removing Columns and Bearing Walls
- 7.4 Girt Requirements
- 7.5 Partition Walls
- 7.6 Brick Veneers Supports
- 7.7 Shear Walls and Cross Bracing
- 7.8 Building Shape
Tips for Homeowners
- 8.0 Load Bearing Elements – Part 1
- 8.1 Load Bearing Elements – Part 2
- 8.2 Partition Walls
- 8.3 Connections
- 8.4 Foundations – Part 1
- 8.5 Foundations – Part 2
- 8.6 Permits
Lesson 9: Tips for Contractors
- 9.0 Concrete – Part 1
- 9.1 Concrete – Part 2
- 9.2 Foundations
- 9.3 Diaphragms
- 9.4 Construction Loads
- 9.5 Quality Assurance and Quality Control
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