Construction Techniques in Civil Engineering
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Overview
Subject area
CMCE
Catalog Number
2457
Course Title
Construction Techniques in Civil Engineering
Description
Construction project management and heavy construction techniques, including buildings and civil engineering type structures (highways & bridges). Topics include construction management, professional ethics, contracts, and CPM scheduling. Sustainable Construction and the LEED Green Building Rating System are also introduced. The fundamentals of any construction project are covered in detail, including concrete, steel, masonry, and wood construction methods. The New York City Building and Zoning Codes and A.A.S.H.T.O are references. Each student is required to submit a research paper at the end of the semester, and must select a topic that is related to the construction of a reinforced concrete building, structural steel building or a civil engineering type structure.
Pre- or Corequisite
014914
Liberal Arts
No
Department(s)
Credits
Minimum
2
Max
2
Components
Name
Laboratory
Contact Hours
2
Name
Lecture
Contact Hours
1