Skyscrapers and Steel Forge the Modern City (Video Course)
- Course Number: S1017
- Credits: 1 hours
- Instructor: Ellen Huang, PE
- Price: $10
Course Outline
This video course takes you behind the scenes of high-rise construction, showcasing the step-by-step process of building a steel-framed skyscraper. Through classic video footage of the Caltrans Building project, this course explores structural engineering, architectural innovation, and construction techniques, from excavation to topping out. Learn how skyscrapers are designed to withstand earthquakes and high winds, meet the specialists who bring them to life, and discover the evolution of steel-frame technology that continues to shape our skylines today.
At the end of this course, there will be a multiple-choice, open-book quiz designed to enhance your understanding of the course material.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, the student will:
- Be able to explain the significance of steel in America’s industrial growth;
- Be able to analyze the impact of steel on economic and military power;
- Be able to describe key innovations in steel production and their effects; and
- Be able to evaluate the role of steel in shaping modern infrastructure.