Structural Steel Design: Trusses, Beams, Columns, and Composed Sections

Course Introduction

Overview:

This intensive 3-day course is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of structural steel design principles and their practical application. Participants will gain hands-on experience in analyzing and designing various steel structural elements, including trusses, beams, columns, and composed sections. The course will emphasize the use of industry-standard design codes and software tools to ensure efficient and accurate design solutions.

Key Focus Areas:

• Load Calculations and Analysis
• Steel Member Design
• Connection Design
• Structural Steel Detailing
• Code Compliance and Standards

Target Audience:

This course is ideal for civil engineers, structural engineers, and other professionals involved in the design and construction of steel structures. It is also suitable for individuals who wish to enhance their knowledge and skills in structural steel design.

About the Course:

The course will cover a wide range of topics, including:

• Load Calculations and Analysis: Learn how to determine dead, live, wind, and seismic loads on steel structures and perform structural analysis using appropriate methods.
• Steel Member Design: Gain expertise in designing steel beams, columns, and other structural members according to relevant design codes and standards.
• Connection Design: Understand the principles of bolted and welded connections, and learn how to design connections to ensure adequate strength and stiffness.
• Structural Steel Detailing: Develop skills in preparing detailed shop drawings for steel fabrication and erection.
• Code Compliance and Standards: Stay up-to-date with the latest codes and standards, such as AISC, Eurocode, and local building codes.

Course Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Calculate and apply loads on steel structures accurately.
• Design various steel structural members, including beams, columns, and trusses.
• Design efficient and economical steel connections.
• Prepare detailed shop drawings for steel fabrication and erection.
• Ensure compliance with relevant design codes and standards.
• Utilize industry-standard software tools for structural analysis and design.

Course Outline

Day 1: Load Calculations and Analysis

• Morning Session: 
  • Introduction to structural steel design
  • Load calculations: dead loads, live loads, wind loads, and seismic loads
  • Structural analysis methods: manual calculations and software-based analysis
• Afternoon Session: 
  • Hands-on exercise: Load calculations and analysis of a simple steel frame using software

Day 2: Steel Member Design and Connection Design

• Morning Session: 
  • Design of steel beams: flexural and shear design
  • Design of steel columns: axial load and combined axial load and bending moment
  • Design of steel trusses: member forces and connection design
• Afternoon Session: 
  • Hands-on exercise: Design of a steel beam and column connection

Day 3: Structural Steel Detailing and Code Compliance

• Morning Session: 
  • Principles of structural steel detailing
  • Preparation of shop drawings: general arrangement drawings, fabrication drawings, and erection drawings
  • Code compliance and quality control in steel construction
• Afternoon Session: 
  • Case study: Design and detailing of a steel building frame
  • Group discussion: Code interpretation and best practices in steel design

Course Outcomes:

By the end of this course, participants will have a solid understanding of structural steel design principles and the ability to:

• Perform accurate load calculations and structural analysis.
• Design efficient and economical steel structures.
• Prepare detailed shop drawings for steel fabrication and erection.
• Ensure compliance with relevant design codes and standards.
• Utilize industry-standard software tools for structural analysis and design.

Conclusion:

This 3-day intensive training program offers a comprehensive and practical approach to structural steel design. By attending this course, you will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the field of structural engineering. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your professional development and contribute to the design of safe and efficient steel structures.