2007-01-02 04:46:20 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
Because you need to know calculus, algebra, geometry and physics to understand (i.a.) the structural calculus.
And you don't want your buildings to fall, do you? ;-)
2007-01-02 05:01:05 · answer #1 · answered by jasev 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my experience with architects, a lot of them don't know these things. Architectural engineers, on the other hand, do.
The big one you need to know is physics... to calculate the stresses and strains on a structure, and predict its behavior. If you want to build in an earthquake zone, or an area with high winds, or if you suspect your building may be hit by a commercial jet, you need to know how to keep it safe and vertical. To know physics, you need a knowledge of calculus, and calculus builds on algebra and geometry.
2007-01-02 06:31:44 · answer #2 · answered by MissA 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
These courses act as a "filter" - the idea being that if you can't pass them, you probably don't possess whatever it might require to be an architect (or an engineer, for that matter).
Work hard, learn what you need to, and demonstrate your skills and work ethic in these classes.
Pass through the filter, and there are some nice careers waiting on the other side...
2007-01-02 10:24:41 · answer #3 · answered by www.HaysEngineering.com 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because their creations need to be build and rest longer than a year
2007-01-02 06:27:45 · answer #4 · answered by gjmb1960 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋