CE1000 — History of Structures
This course will study structures of historical significance. The social and economic importance of each structure as well as the merits of the engineering design of each structure will be considered. Students will learn to evaluate qualitatively how load is transferred in typical structures, for example, cable-stayed and suspension bridges. The styles of major contemporary structural designers will be examined; for example, the work of Eiffel, Roebling, Eads, Ammann and Maillart. Local structures, such as the Duluth lift bridge, will also be studied.