Design of Steel Structures

Syllabus

1. Introduction (4 hours)
   1. Steel structure: Scope; advantages and disadvantages; types
   2. Structural steel and classification of steel sections
   3. Design process and basis for design
   4. Method of analysis and design (Working stress method; Limit state design method; Ultimate load method)
   5. Prevailing codes and standards
2. Connections in Steel Structures (13 hours)
   1. Connection importance and types
   2. Welded connections: Welds, welding, simple and eccentric connections
   3. Bolted connections: Bolts, bolting, simple and eccentric connections
   4. Riveted connections: Brief introduction
3. Tension Members (4 hours)
   1. Definition and types of tension members
   2. Sectional area of tension members
   3. Design of simple and built-up sections
   4. Design of lug angle and tension splices
4. Flexure Members (10 hours)
   1. Steel beams and types
   2. Design of simple and built-up beams
   3. Design of continuous beams
   4. Plate girders: Necessity, requirements, design for bending/shear/deflection/lateral stability, curtailment, web and flanged splices
5. Compression Members (10 hours)
   1. Types of compression members
   2. Buckling behavior
   3. Design of simple and built-up sections
   4. Lateral bracing design
   5. Eccentrically loaded columns
   6. Column bases and splices
6. Design of Roof Trusses (4 hours)
   1. Types and components
   2. Loads and wind load calculations
   3. Design of roof components