The static behaviors of structures through the analysis of systems, determinacy, stability hierarchy and order of sub-systems, and the elements which compose a structural framework such as trusses, beams, columns, frames, and floor systems, including the spanning concept. Governing structure principles including external loads and their types, fundamental concepts of structural behavior, the strength of materials, introduction to and analysis of simple structural systems, internal forces and unit stress, and force equilibrium calculation. Formulas and graphical techniques to analyze bending, shear, and moment of beams, columns, and slabs.

Pre-requisites: PHYS133 Or PHYS101