Course overview
The aim of this course is to provide students with a thorough understanding of the iterative nature of design and the fundamental principles on which the analyses are based.
The course covers the design and analysis of a steel frame structure for local and global buckling as well as material failure. Wherever possible, analyses are based on fundamental principles which are globally relevant and are assessed through quizzes and/or exams. The course also attempts to develop the students' ability as an engineer and problem solver and which is assessed through the submission of a practical report. Topics are taken from: steel beams; steel columns; design of bolted and welded connections and beam-columns.
Course learning outcomes
- Calculate the acceptable design loading for steel beams and columns using AS1100 and AS4100
- Descriptive formula and code based understanding of the steel design fundamentals
- Explain steel design and analysis through lab practicals and design assignments
- Analyse and design simple steel girders for flexure and buckling
- Analyse and design simple steel girders for shear
- Analyse and design bolted and steel connections
- Analyse beam-columns and frames
- Understand the fundamental behaviour of steel-concrete composite girders