AEC 1520 - Construction Materials and Systems

3 Credits

Examines building materials and construction techniques. Topics include a study of soils, concrete, brick, masonry, steel, timber, and plastics and a study of types of building structural systems and components. Principles of interpreting light commercial construction drawings (blueprints) for structural and trade information are also introduced. This course was previously listed as AEC 121.

Prerequisite(s): Demonstrate college readiness in English; see ACC College-Level English Placement Guide and MAT 0250 or Placement Guide.

Corequisite(s): ENG 0094; not required if demonstrate college readiness in English