Subject Syllabus
CE-801 - Design of Steel Structures
CIVIL · Semester 8
Course Modules
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Introduction; Metallurgy of steel; Structural properties of steel; Design philosophies; Limit state method; Partial load factorsLoading and load combination on structures; Local buckling and section classificationTypes of connections; Welded connections; Types of joints and welds; Connection design; Concentric connection; Eccentric connections; Truss connectionsBolted connections; Force transfer mechanism; Failure mechanism; Analysis of bolt groups; Beam column connections, shear connection; Moment connection
Types of tension member; Behaviour of tension members; Factors affecting the strength of tension membersDesign of tension member; for yielding; Net section rupture; Block shear; Tension splices; Lug angles; Concept of shear lagTypes of compression members; Basis of current codal provision for compression member design; Slenderness ratio; Elastic buckling; Strength curves; Design of compression members
Beam types; Lateral stability of beams; Lateral torsional buckling of symmetric beamsDesign strength of Laterally supported and Unsupported beams in bending; Shear strength of steel beams; Web buckling and cripplingDesign of beams; Built-up beams; Design of plate girders; Types of stiffeners; Flange and web splicesDesign of beam-columns subjected to combined tension and bending