ARCH 557

Fall 2025 All Classes

All Classes

Credit: 3 hours.

This course introduces the basic concepts of seismology, vibration theory, and their relevance to building structural design. The course gives students the opportunity to understand the codes and their application. The class will explore seismic forces and distribution in a building through computer modeling, calculation-based exercises, and two projects.

Prerequisite: ARCH 551 or ARCH 536 or consent of instructor. Students may be concurrently enrolled in ARCH 551.

ARCH 557 class schedule data for fall 2025
CRN Type Section Time Day Location Instructor Section Details
75405
Online Lecture
Online
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11:00AM -12:20PM
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Uihlein, M
Uihlein, M
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/25/25-12/10/25
Credit:
3 hours
Section Info:
Students are expected to work 3 hours per week on their own in addition to the course meeting time. Building Performance Elective.
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