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CIV E 523 - Design of Light Framed Structures

CIV E 523: Design of Light Framed Structures (3 units) at San Diego State University. 1 section offered in Spring 2027, with meeting times, instructors, and seat counts. Prerequisites: CIV E 321. Proof of completion of prerequisite(s) required: Copy of transcript. Counts toward Civil Engineering, B.S. (2026-27), Civil Engineering, B.S. (2025-26).

3 units
  • Structural
  • Technical Elective A
Offered: Summer 2027 (not offered), Spring 2027 (offered), Fall 2026 (unknown)
Material properties for wood and metal studs. Loads and structural forces for buildings. Design of beams, columns, bearing stud walls. Seismic forces and lateral force resisting systems. Roof, floor, and shear wall design. Composite beams.
Prerequisites
CIV E 321. Proof of completion of prerequisite(s) required: Copy of transcript.
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From the catalog

Grading
LTR: Letter Graded. The class will be offered for letter grade with no option to take it for Cr/NC
Repeatable
Maximum 3 units.
Typically offered
Spring

1 section in Spring 2027

Class #3701· In-person · Open · Letter
50 of 50 seats open
Tue, Thu 4:00 PM-5:15 PM · M 120