Syllabus
Course Description:
CE 473: Steel Structures
(Required for a BSCE
degree):-
Introduction to types of steels, advantages of steel structures and the
concept of LRFD approach. Strength and design of tension members,
bolted and welded connections. Analysis and design of roof trusses.
Strength and design of columns, beams and beam-columns. Analysis
and design of frame structures. As well as design of bolted and welded
connection, splices, and column base plate. All designs are according to
the LRFD – AISC specifications. 3 (3,1,0)
Prerequisite:-
CE 302 (Mechanics of Materials), CE 361 (Structural Analysis I), CE
461 ( Structural analysis II), Prerequisite by Topics:
1. Understanding behavior and properties of steel material.
2. Calculation of different type of loads on structures
3. Determination of internal forces in determinate beams,
frames and trusses.
4. Determination of deflections for beams under given gravity
loading
5. Solution of statically indeterminate structures using moment
distribution
6. Understanding specified material properties for design
Course learning
Objectives:-
Students completing this course successfully will be able to
1. Understand the advantages and disadvantages of steel
Structures.
2. Understand the main concept of LRFD approach, and the
related factors that affect the design.
3. Determine the factored strength of different steel members,
beams, columns and connections.
4. Compute the different factored loads on a steel structure,
and analyze it under different load combinations.
5. Design critical sections within the constraints of code design
criteria of safety, serviceability and economy using
fundamental principles as well as design aids.
6. Work out all stages involved in designing different elements
in typical steel structures, and to present the work involved
in a professional way.
7. Understand different requirements and constrains involved in
other disciplines.
8. Use updated commercial structural steel design software, as
well as developing computer spreadsheets to facilitate the
design process.
9. Continue to follow up any developments and changes that
occur to the related codes.
Topics Covered:-
1. Introduction to Steel structures.
2. Concept of LRFD approach.
3. Strength and design of Bolted and welded tension members.
4. Design concentric bolted and welded connections. 5. Strength and design of axially loaded columns.
6. Strength and design of beams.
7. Strength and design of Beam-columns.
8. Design of typical shear and moment connections.
9. Design of base plates
10. Design of splices.
Class/ tutorial Schedule:-
Class is held three times per week in 50-minute lecture sessions.
There is also a 50-minute weekly tutorial associated with this
course.
Computer Applications:-
Computer spreadsheets are encouraged for developing design aids
and carrying out systematic steps of design. Commercial and
educational structural steel design software can be used during the
course.
Projects:-
A project of analyzing and designing a typical steel industrial
structure is offered for students during the course.
Contribution of Course
to Meeting the
Professional
Component:-
1. Students use latest codes, design manual for designing
structural systems within appropriate constraints
including satisfying design criteria.
2. Students recognize the role of professional societies in
developing codes and standards and updating current
knowledge.
Relationship of Course
to Program Outcomes:-
1. Students apply algebra, elementary calculus, and
principles of mechanics.
2. Students design structural systems and recognize the
interaction with non-structural components
3. Students recognize their role with an engineering team
carrying other aspects of design and the interaction of
decisions made by various architectural and engineering
teams.
4. Students are encouraged to consider alternative systems
and parameters to achieve the project goals.
5. Students recognize the ethical and professional
responsibility in achieving safe and economical design,
and the impact of their design on the well-being of the
society.
6. Students develop the background to communicate
effectively because the course stresses fundamental
principles behind code provisions.
7. Students recognize the need for technical updating on a
continuing basis because the course stresses the
changing nature of technology, materials, codes and
specifications.
8. Students recognize the importance of reading and
understanding technical contents in English in order to
achieve life–long learning and be able to carryout their
responsibilities.
9. Students recognize the important role of computers in
facilitating analysis and design of structural members and
systems.
Textbook(s) and/or
Other Required
Material:-
1- "Structural Steel Design, LRFD Method", Jack C. McCormac, James
Nelson, 2003 by Pearson Education International.
2- Manual of Steel Construction, LRFD, volume 1 and 2, Metric
Grade Distribution:-
Mid term exams 30%
Lecture attendance and project 10%
Assignments, quizzes and attendance 10%
Final exam 50%