ARET 2602

Students develop a foundational understanding of structural analysis and the design and construction of wood structures. The course topics include load path analysis, load combinations, arches, cable structures, buckling, and combined stresses from bending and shear, statically indeterminate beams. Students will also learn wood material properties for sustainable and durable construction, purlins, beams, girders, pin-ended columns and glulam. Finally, students will learn how to design connections using nails, bolts, lag screws, and timber rivets. Note: Students will only receive credit for one of ARET 2602 and ARET 3600.