Introduction to construction materials and methods. Building systems and construction details. Emphasis is placed on selection of materials and methods. Laboratory section performs site investigations observing materials and their properties.
Students involved with this subject will learn to perform the most common survey work required on a construction project, which is layout, topographical leveling, differential leveling, and transfer of elevations from one benchmark or location to another. Students will learn linear measuring with tapes, and with electronic distance meters. They will also develop the skills in using standard and automatic levels, in measuring distances and angles with the EDM, transit, and modern instruments. Fundamental computations will be emphasized.
CET 220 Construction Management and Bid Estimation
3 semester credits
Lecture: 3 Hours
Fall Semester
Preparing cost estimates of construction projects. Introduction to construction contracts. Construction planning and scheduling. Using software for estimating and scheduling.
Applied mechanics with analytical and graphical application of physical principles to engineering related problems. Newton’s Laws of motion, vectors, equilibrium, friction, properties of areas and solids, trusses, beams, and fluid pressures. Introduction to dynamics of particles and strength of materials.
Co-requisites: PHSX 205 and M 112 or higher Course Fee: $10.00
Mechanics of materials and material properties. Study of stresses, strains, and deformation in different materials. Beam deflections, buckling, torsion, and mechanics of structural elements are introduced.
CET 298 Cooperative Education (Old Course: CET 279)
1 or 3 semester credits
A planned and supervised work-learning experience in industry, business, government, or community service agencies related to the University program of study.
Prerequisites: Two semesters of attendance at Montana State University-Northern, approval of advisor, Dean of the College of Technical Sciences, and cooperative education coordinator. Pass/Fail only
The role of engineering economy in the decision making process. Cash flow and interest. Taxes and after-tax economy studies. Measure of worth and economic risk analysis.
Loads on building according to Uniform Building Code (UBC). Internal forces and deformations of statically determinate trusses and frames. Influence lines and Lovings loads. Introduction to matrixdisplacement method of structural analysis. Using software for structural analysis.
Intended as a first course in highway engineering. It is inclusive of surveying topics pertinent to the design and layout of highways. The transportation engineering profession, geometry, pavement selection, highway soil mechanics and characteristics of the vehicle, driver, pedestrian, and the road will be discussed. A semester design project based on fieldwork will be completed as part of the laboratory section.
Prerequisite: CET 181 or consent of instructor Course Fee: $25.00
Design of reinforced concrete members according to American Concrete Institute (ACI) code. Both calculations and details of reinforcing steel are emphasized.
CET 498 Cooperative Education (Old Course: CET 479)
1 or 3 semester credits
A planned and supervised work-learning experience extending the student’s learning experience in industry, business, government, or community service agencies related to the University program of study.
Prerequisites: Cooperative Education 298 or Junior standing and approval of advisor, Dean of the College of Technical Sciences, and cooperative education coordinator. Pass/Fail only
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Course Fee: $12.00
Co-requisite: M 112 or higher
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