Construction detail of Frank Gehry's Stata Center in Cambridge, MA. (Image courtesy of Nicolas Janberg of Structurae.)
Instructor(s)
Prof. John Fernandez
MIT Course Number
4.463
As Taught In
Fall 2004
Level
Graduate
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Course Description
Course Features
Course Highlights
This course features a unique interactive learning tool that explains structures and structural forces.
Course Description
This course addresses advanced structures, exterior envelopes and contemporary production technologies. It continues the exploration of structural elements and systems, and expands to include more complex determinate, indeterminate, long-span and high-rise systems. It covers topics such as reinforced concrete, steel and engineered wood design, and provides an introduction to tensile systems. Lectures also address the contemporary exterior envelope with an emphasis on their performance attributes and advanced manufacturing technologies. This course is required of MArch students.
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