SE 212. Advanced Structural Steel Design (4 units)
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Description
Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) philosophy. Behavior and design of steel elements for global and local buckling. Background of seismic codes. Ductility requirements and capability design concept. Seismic design of steel moment frames and braced frames. Recommended preparation: SE 130A and SE 150A, or equivalent course, or consent of instructor.
Prerequisite courses
SE 212 has no prerequisite courses.
Successor courses
No courses have SE 212 as a prerequisite.