Apr 20, 2026  
2026-2027 DCTC Catalog 
  
2026-2027 DCTC Catalog

ARCT 1540 - Methods and Materials II



3 Credits
Prerequisites IDES 1020  or ARCT 1020  

Co-Requisites ARCT 1500 This course will examine the characteristics and properties of common, as well as new and sustainable, commercial building materials such as: concrete materials, formwork, reinforcement, steel frame construction, lightweight steel framing, metals, curtainwalls, etc. These methods and materials, including sustainable principles, will be applied to Studio II projects.

Learning Outcomes
Define key terms of light wight metal construction and be able to demonstrate understanding with architectural drawings.

Analysis a building and be able to create details for vertical and horizontal structural connections

Design a set up construction documents for concrete and heavy weight steel construction

Define key terms of heavy steel construction and be able to demonstrate understanding with architectural drawings.