Temporary Structures

University of Washington Online Learning
Seattle, Washington, United States

Course Format: Classroom | E-learning | Virtual Class | Online | On-site | Blended | Self-paced

Course Description:

'' This is a required course for the Certificate Program in Heavy Construction Project Management and for the distance learning Master of Science in Construction Management or Master of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering. The class provides an overview of the materials, methods, and techniques associated with the temporary structures utilized in various construction operations.

This is a group start class; that is, all students begin the class at the same time and progress through the lessons together. This structure will enable you to build a learning community in which you can share and learn from each other.

Is This Course for You?
A background in either civil and environmental engineering or construction management is recommended for this course.

Overview
The objective of the course is to familiarize you with the materials, methods, and techniques associated with the temporary structures utilized in various construction operations, such as

concrete formwork;
scaffolding;
shoring;
underpinning;
cofferdams;
and slurry walls;
earth-retaining structures; and
construction dewatering.
Major emphasis will be placed on concrete formwork construction, covering detailed design analysis of both vertical and horizontal timber formwork systems.

Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to

design concrete vertical and horizontal formwork;
describe the maturity concept and the use of maturity meters for stripping the forms;
understand shoring and different types and application of scaffolding;
define underpinning and its applications;
analyze the forces and understand the steps in designing cofferdams;
describe diaphragm/slurry walls and earth-retaining structures; and
describe different methods used in construction dewatering. ...''

Elements of this syllabus are subject to change.

Phone:888-469-6499

School Address:

Campus Box # 359492
Seattle, WA 98105-4608 USA

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