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CON E 480 - Design of Temporary Structures

CON E 480: Design of Temporary 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 and CIV E 462; Junior or Senior standing; Open only to Construction Engineering and Civil Engineering majors. Counts toward Civil Engineering, B.S. (2026-27), Civil Engineering, B.S. (2025-26).

3 units
  • Construction
  • Major
Offered: Offered every term
Design of structures for temporary support of constructed work, including scaffolding and formwork, bracing, and excavations. Influence of codes and standards on the design process, selection of degrees of safety, and concepts of liability.
Prerequisites
CIV E 321 and CIV E 462; Junior or Senior standing; Open only to Construction Engineering and Civil Engineering majors.
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Who can take it
CIV E 321 and CIV E 462; Junior or Senior standing; Open only to Construction Engineering and Civil Engineering majors.
Grading
LCR: Letter Grade with Cr/NC available. The grading default for the class will be letter grade, but students can opt to take it for Cr/NC
Typically offered
Spring

1 section in Spring 2027

Class #3765· In-person · Open · Letter or CR/NC
60 of 60 seats open
Tue, Thu 11:00 AM-12:15 PM · P 146

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