2023-2024 Catalog

AEC 1520 Construction Materials and Systems

3 Credit hours    45 Contact hours

Examines building materials and construction techniques. Topics include a study of soils, concrete, brick, masonry, steel, timber, and plastics and a study of types of building structural systems and components. Principles of interpreting light commercial construction drawings (blueprints) for structural and trade information are also introduced.

Prerequisite

Department Permission Required