ARCH 5303: Structural Principles
University of North Carolina, Charlotte
Introduces issues relevant to the fundamentals of structures including statics, strength, and stability of materials. Students will be introduced to structural concepts, systems, and the tracing of structural loads through basic principles, physical modeling, and theoretical and analytical methods. Topics include: interrelationship between strain, stress, and stability, as well as the implications of tension, compression, shear, torsion, and bending.
Average GPA: 3.28
Grade distribution records: 114 students across 10 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A | 44 | 38.6% |
| B | 54 | 47.4% |
| C | 13 | 11.4% |
| W | 1 | 0.9% |
Based on 114 student grade records across 10 terms and 3 professors.
Instructors
- David Thaddeus 80 students, Average GPA 3.27
- Jonathan Dessi-Olive 22 students, Average GPA 3.36
- Chengde Wu 12 students, Average GPA 3.17