Course Description
Design of foundations, structural members; heating and cooling systems; water supply and distribution; waste removal; electrical systems; and lighting. Selection of thermal insulation, vapor barriers, windows and doors, and HVAC equipment determined by engineering principles.
Athena Title
Engr Design of Resident Struct
Prerequisite
(ENGR 2140 or ENGR 2140E) and (ENGR 3160 or ENGR 3160E)
Pre or Corequisite
ENGR 3150 or ENGR 3150E
Semester Course Offered
Offered every year.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
This course will provide the student with multiple learning opportunities to expand their engineering knowledge and experience. We will focus on both the technical and professional areas of engineering. ¡V Technical: • Design options and process of residential structures • What does it take to actually design and construct a house (the process)? ¡V Professional: • Transition from undergrad student mindset to a ¡¥real¡¦ functioning engineer This course will provide an overview of the design principles for residential structures. This includes the design of foundations; structural members; heating and cooling systems; water supply and distribution; waste removal; electrical systems; and lighting. The course will introduce the student to the process of selecting key equipment and systems based on engineering principles, including thermal insulation, vapor barriers, windows and doors, and HVAC equipment. Other practical issues that are important to the design and construction of a house, such as house siting, construction contracts and emerging technologies, are also covered. This course will provide the student with skills that are applicable to working in an engineering design or construction position, plus practical knowledge for their own personal lives. In-class examples and guest lectures will bring in real life applications of the principles and concepts covered. An additional opportunity for real world appreciation of the concepts covered in this class will be available via an optional service work in house construction with the local Habitat for Humanity organization. The primary learning opportunity will be in the semester long project to design a residence of your selection, within guidelines set by the instructors.
Topical Outline
Part I: Introduction and Concepts „X Site selection „X Codes, permits and inspections „X Financing „X Construction contracts „X SOFTPLAN demonstration Part II: Structural „X Floorplans and house layout „X Foundations and footings „X Structural support members „X Roofing Part III: General Mechanical and Electrical Systems „X Plumbing and waste removal „X Electrical supply and lighting „X Roofing, attics „X Windows and doors „X Sample house design Part IV: Heating, Cooling and Related Components „X Heating and cooling load calculations „X Indoor air quality „X Thermal insulation and vapor envelope „X Systems and equipment „X Duct design and sizing Part VI: Miscellaneous Applications and Emerging Technologies „X Construction site field trip „X Sustainable residential design