ARCE–ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING -- 2001-03 Catalog
Architectural Engineering Department

Note: All ARCE majors must obtain a grade of C- or better in every ARCE course taken.

ARCE 221 Elementary Structures (3)

Forces on building structures. Static equilibrium and stability of structural systems. Shear and bending moment diagrams. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: PHYS 131, MATH 142.

ARCE 222 Mechanics of Structural Members I (3)

Stress-strain relationships. Stresses and deformations in structural members due to axial force, shear, torsion, and moment. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: ARCE 221.

ARCE 223 Mechanics of Structural Members II (4)

Advanced topics of stresses in beams. Plastic bending, unsymmetrical bending. Combined stresses. Stress transformation. Buckling. Deflection of beams. Analysis of indeterminate structures. Material test laboratory. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: ARCE 222. Concurrent: ARCE 351.

ARCE 225 Dynamics (3)

Dynamics of particles and rigid bodies. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: ARCE 221 and MATH 241.

ARCE 226 Structural Systems for Architects (3)

Description, behavior and comparison of structural building systems. Concepts of structural stability, load flow, framing schemes and building configuration related to vertical and lateral loads. For architecture and construction management students. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: ARCE 222.

ARCE 227 Structural Analysis I (2)

Continuation of ARCE 221. Advanced topics in two-dimensional equilibrium and three-dimensional equilibrium of structural building systems. 2 lectures. Prerequisite: ARCE 221.

ARCE 240 Additional Engineering Laboratory (1–2)

Total credit limited to 4 units, with a maximum of 2 units per quarter. 1 or 2 laboratories.

ARCE 257 Structural CAD for Building Design (2)

Emphasis on the use of computer graphics software to represent a building's structural system and its individual elements. Miscellaneous course fee may be required–see Class Schedule. 1 lecture, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: EDES 113. Recommended corequisite: ARCH 231.

ARCE 302 Structural Analysis II (3)

Analysis of statically indeterminate structures. Energy methods. Slope-deflection. Moment distribution including sidesway. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: ARCE 223 and ARCE 227. Concurrent: ARCE 352.

ARCE 303 Steel Design I (3)

Analysis and design of steel structural members subjected to bending, shear and axial forces. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: ARCE 227. Concurrent: ARCE 302.

ARCE 304 Timber Design (3)

Analysis and design of timber structural members subjected to bending, shear, and axial forces. Wood diaphragms, shear walls and their connections. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: ARCE 223 and ARCE 227.

ARCE 305 Masonry Design (2)

Design of load-bearing walls, shear walls, columns and beams in masonry. 2 lectures. Prerequisite: ARCE 223 and ARCE 227.

ARCE 306 Matrix Analysis of Structures (3)

Analysis of statically indeterminate structures by direct stiffness method including continuous beams, plane trusses, and frames. Introduction to finite-element methods. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: ARCE 302. Concurrent: ARCE 353.

ARCE 311 Structures for Landscape Architects (3)

Structural concepts related to landscape architecture. Design of retaining walls, decks, trellises, bridges and large-scale covered spaces. 3 lectures.

ARCE 321 Timber Structural Systems (3)

Concepts related to system behavior; selection; design and construction specific to timber structures. Preliminary member design and detailing. Load flow implications related to building configurations; including vertical and lateral load resisting elements. For architecture and construction management students. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: ARCE 226. May not be taken concurrently with ARCE 322 or ARCH 323.

ARCE 322 Steel Structural Systems (3)

Concepts related to system behavior; selection; design and construction specific to steel structures. Preliminary member design and detailing. Load flow implications related to building configurations; including vertical and lateral force resisting elements. For architecture and construction management students. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: ARCE 226. May not be taken concurrently with ARCE 321 or ARCH 323.

ARCE 323 Concrete Structural Systems (3)

Concepts related to system behavior; selection; design and construction specific to concrete structures. Preliminary member design and detailing. Load flow implications related to building configurations; including vertical and lateral force resisting elements. Introduction to issues related to foundation design. For architecture and construction management students. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: ARCE 226. May not be taken concurrently with ARCE 321 or ARCH 322.

ARCE 351 Structural Computing Analysis I (1)

Computer calculations, programming and technical reporting. Emphasis on use of spreadsheets to generate structural analyses of buildings: the structural system and its individual elements. Miscellaneous course fee may be required–see Class Schedule.

1 laboratory. Prerequisite: ARCE 222, CSC 231 or CSC 234 or approved equivalent. Concurrent: ARCE 223.

ARCE 352 Structural Computing Analysis II (1)

Computer calculations, programming and technical reporting. Emphasis on use of two-dimensional structural analysis software to analyze a building's structural system and its individual elements. Miscellaneous course fee may be required–see Class Schedule. 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: ARCE 222. Concurrent: ARCE 302.

ARCE 353 Structural Computing Analysis III (1)

Emphasis on the use of nonplanar structural analysis software to analyze a building's structural system and its individual elements. Miscellaneous course fee may be required–see Class Schedule. 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: ARCE 302. Concurrent: ARCE 306.

ARCE 371 Structural Systems Laboratory (3)

Studies in the relationship of structural framing to overall building geometry with emphasis on the statical stability of structural configurations and load flow. 3 laboratories. Prerequisite: ARCE 223 and ARCE 227. Co-requisite: ARCE 302.

ARCE 372 Steel Structures Design Laboratory (3)

Design project utilizing structural steel. 3 laboratories. Prerequisite: ARCH 231, ARCE 257, ARCE 302, ARCE 303, ARCE 352 and ARCE 371.

ARCE 400 Special Problems for Advanced Undergraduates (1–2)

Individual investigation, research, studies, or surveys of selected problems. Total credit limited to 4 units, with a maximum of 2 units per quarter. Prerequisite: Consent of department head.

ARCE 403 Advanced Steel Structures Laboratory (3)

Advanced topics in design of steel structures with emphasis on plate girders, plastic design of continuous beams and frames and composite steel-concrete design. 3 laboratories. Prerequisite: ARCE 303, ARCE 372.

ARCE 412 Dynamics of Framed Structures (3)

Analysis of structures subjected to dynamic loads with single- and multi-degrees of freedom. Development of techniques for analysis of structures in response to seismic, wind, and moving loads. Solution of problems by digital computer. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: ARCE 225 or ME 212, MATH 242, CSC 342 and ARCE 306.

ARCE 414 Precast Concrete (3)

Precast and prestressed concrete principles, materials and techniques of construction. Design of basic precast elements and connections and prestressed concrete fundamentals as applied to precast concrete. Design potentials, aesthetics, cost and construction time as related to buildings and other structures. 3 laboratories. Prerequisite: ARCE 444.

ARCE 421 Soil Mechanics (3)

Principles of soil mechanics, including rudiments of geology, soil classification, gravimetric and volumetric relations, compaction, methods and testing, shear strength of soil and strength theories. 2 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: ARCE 222, GEOL 201.

ARCE 422 Foundation Design (3)

Soil-bearing capacity and settlement characteristics of soils. Sizing and design of spread footings. Design and analysis of earth-retaining structures. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: ARCE 421.

ARCE 423 Advanced Foundation Design (3)

Design and analysis of beams on elastic foundations and mat foundations. Pile foundations and sheet pile retaining structures. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: ARCE 422.

ARCE 444 Reinforced Concrete Laboratory (3)

Theory and design of basic reinforced concrete elements: columns, beams, tee beams and one way slabs. 3 laboratories. Prerequisite: ARCE 371 and ARCE 372 or ARCE 451.

ARCE 445 Prestressed Concrete Design Laboratory (3)

Design and analysis of prestressed concrete structures. 3 laboratories. Prerequisite: ARCE 444.

ARCE 446 Advanced Structural Systems Laboratory (3)

Concepts and issues involved in the design of complex structures including tall buildings, shells, arches and tension structures. 3 laboratories. Prerequisite: ARCE 226 or ARCE 371.

ARCE 447 Advanced Reinforced Concrete Laboratory (3)

Advanced topics in the design of reinforced concrete structures with emphasis on isolated and combined foundations, retaining walls, seismic-resistant ductile frames and yield line theory. 3 laboratories. Prerequisite: ARCE 444.

ARCE 451 Timber and Masonry Structures Design Laboratory (3)

Design projects utilizing timber and masonry. Relationship of structural detailing to overall structural behavior. Production of structural calculations and drawings. 3 laboratories. Prerequisite: ARCH 231, ARCE 257, ARCE 302, ARCE 304, ARCE 305 and ARCE 371.

ARCE 452 Concrete Structures Design Laboratory (3)

Design projects utilizing reinforced concrete. Layout of the structure and preliminary design. Production of design calculations and structural drawings. 3 laboratories. Prerequisite: ARCH 231, ARCE 257 and ARCE 444.

ARCE 453 Senior Project Laboratory (3)

Projects by individuals or teams which involve, but are not limited to, physical modeling and testing of integrated design projects which may include students from other disciplines. 3 laboratories. Prerequisite: ARCE 451 or ARCE 452, ARCE 483.

ARCE 460 Collaborative Design Laboratory (1)

Investigation of the collaborative nature of the design process as it relates to the structural engineer and architect. Development of skills necessary to create a successful design tem through the development of specific projects. Total credit limited to 2 units. 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: ARCE 371 and ARCE 372 or ARCE 451 or ARCE 452.

ARCE 470 Selected Advanced Topics (1–4)

Directed group study of selected topics for advanced students. Open to undergraduate and graduate students. Class Schedule will list topic selected. Total credit limited to 8 units. 1–4 lectures. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

ARCE 471 Selected Advanced Laboratory (1–4)

Directed group laboratory study of selected topics for advanced students. Open to undergraduate and graduate students. Class Schedule will list topic selected. Total credit limited to 8 units. 1–4 laboratories. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

ARCE 480 Senior Seminar (1)

Discussion of selected topics that are of current interest to the structural engineering profession. 1 seminar. Prerequisite: Senior standing.

ARCE 481 Structural Experimental Laboratory (1)

Application of techniques of physical modeling to obtain solutions to structural design problems. Miscellaneous course fee may be required–see Class Schedule. 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: ARCE 444.

ARCE 483 Seismic Analysis and Design (4)

Introduction to dynamic response analysis of building structures with emphasis on earthquake ground motion. Earthquake resistant design of buildings in accordance with building codes. Application of computer programs and physical models for seismic design. Laboratory studies utilizing physical models for studying the behavior of building structures subjected to simulated ground motions. 3 lectures, 1 activity. Prerequisite: ARCE 225 or ME 212, ARCE 372, ARCE 412, CSC 342.

ARCE 485 Cooperative Education Experience (6) (CR/NC)

Part-time work experience in business, industry, government, and other areas of student career interest. Positions are paid and usually require relocation and registration in course for two consecutive quarters. Formal report and evaluation by work supervisor required. Total credit limited to 16 units. Credit/No Credit grading only. Credits to not count toward graduation in the ARCE Degree Program. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing and consent of department head.

ARCE 490 History of Structures (3)

Tracing developments in structural materials, structural understanding and complete structures from ancient times through the industrial revolution and the present day. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: Junior standing.

ARCE 495 Cooperative Education Experience (12) (CR/NC)

Full-time work experience in business, industry, government, and other areas of student career interest. Positions are paid and usually require relocation and registration in course for two consecutive quarters. Formal report and evaluation by work supervisor required. Total credit limited to 16 units. Credit/No Credit grading only. Credits to not count toward graduation in the ARCE Degree Program. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing and consent of instructor.

ARCE 504 Finite Element Method for Building Structures (3)

Basic concepts of equilibrium and compatibility. Stiffness and flexibility properties of various types of finite elements. Development and application of displacement and force methods. Elastic stability and dynamic response of buildings to earthquake, wind, and moving loads. Use of finite-element computer programs. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: MATH 242, ARCE 306.

ARCE 521 Architectural Structures (3)

Static and dynamic loads, structural equilibrium and stability, structural configurations and systems, response to dynamic loads, behavior of structures. 2 seminars, 1 activity. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in Architecture.

ARCE 522 Structural Systems (3)

Exploration of the relationship between structural systems and architectural form. Understanding of structural stability and structural order is developed through construction of a series of small scale models. Historical perspectives are presented along with the effects of available materials and technology on structural possibilities. 3 seminars. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in Architecture.

ARCE 523 Seismic Design for Architects (3)

Introduction to the earthquake resistant design of buildings. Observed behavior of buildings during earthquakes. Recent developments of seismic design procedures, provisions, and building codes. Influence of architectural form on seismic response. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in Architecture.