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BC-3134: Temporary Structures in Construction

Description: Introduction to temporary structure systems used to support construction operations. Concrete formwork, scaffolding systems, excavation shoring systems, dewatering techniques, and hoisting operations. Assessment of systems, cost, quality, safety, sustainability, and schedule impacts.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: (BC-2044 and BC-2024 and BC-2214) or CEE-3684

Required By: BC-4434

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: CEM-3134

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 30

Average GPA: 3.14 (B+)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 24.58%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 1.24%

Robert W Muir201936.2%37.3%15.2%6.5%3.5%1.2%2.9612
Xinghua Gao202442.3%44.8%8.9%0.6%1.9%1.4%3.2512
Richard L Clark202343.1%37.1%12.6%5.1%0.7%1.4%3.144
Christine M Fiori201575.0%19.5%5.6%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.691
Ruichuan Zhang202456.4%35.9%5.2%0.0%2.6%0.0%3.371

Grade Distribution Over Time