Materials + Assembly

Goal:

This course introduces and examines the fundamentals between design intent and construction materials, the science of materials (performance) and their assemblies. It also introduces a basic understanding, selection, design, preliminary sizing and methodology of construction systems organized by the 16 divisions of construction, as defined by the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) as well as and introduction to the International Building Code (IBC) with special attention given to fire protection, types of construction, and means of egress.

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