Principles of limit states design of steel structures. Floor systems; resistance to horizontal forces. Properties of steel. Tension members. Eccentrically-loaded bolted and welded connections; connection details. Axially-loaded compression members. Laterally unsupported beams. Members subjected to bending and axial forces; beam-column effect. Composite beams. Plate girders. Design of a simple steel structure and use of available computer software to assist in analysis and design of steel structures.
This course may not be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite(s)
- Civil Engineering 451 and 551.
Sections
This course will be offered next in
Winter 2023.