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CEM-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: N/A

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: BC-3134

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 22

Average GPA: 3.46 (A-)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 42.48%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 0.76%

Robert W Muir201950.6%27.4%19.8%1.7%0.7%0.0%3.226
Xinghua Gao202473.0%20.6%4.5%0.0%0.5%1.4%3.6412
Richard L Clark202358.2%25.9%3.3%9.2%3.3%0.0%3.223
Ruichuan Zhang202453.9%30.8%15.4%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.431

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