Course Details
Subject {L-T-P / C} : CE4709 : Steel Structures Design Practice { 0-0-3 / 2}
Subject Nature : Practical
Coordinator : Bibekananda Mandal
Syllabus
| Module 1 : |
Structural Steel Design Principles and IS 800:2007 Provisions: Introduction to limit state design philosophy, structural steel sections, material properties, loading standards, estimation of design loads, and design provisions as per IS 800:2007. (3 hours) |
| Module 2 : |
Design and Detailing of Bolted and Welded Connections: Design and detailing of bolted and welded connections in a steel structure. (3 hours) |
| Module 3 : |
Design of Tension Members: Design of tension members considering yielding, rupture, and block shear failure. (3 hours) |
| Module 4 : |
Design of Compression Members: Design of steel compression members in a steel structure. (3 hours) |
| Module 5 : |
Design of Column Bases and Anchor Bolts: Design of slab base, gusseted base, base plates, anchor bolts. (3 hours) |
| Module 6 : |
Design of Beams, Purlins, and Beam-Columns: Design of beams, purlins, and beam-columns in a steel structure. (3 hours) |
| Module 7 : |
Design of Plate Girders: Design of plate girders, including flange and web design, stiffeners, and checks for shear buckling and web crippling. (3 hours) |
| Module 8 : |
Introduction to Structural Modelling and Analysis using Staad.Pro: Introduction to Staad.Pro interface, generation of structural geometry, assignment of material properties, supports, loading, and analysis procedures. (3 hours) |
| Module 9 : |
Basic Steel Design Steps and Output Interpretation using Staad.Pro: Introduction to steel design workflow in Staad.Pro, design parameter assignment, interpretation of analysis and design outputs, and verification with hand calculations. (3 hours) |
| Module 10 : |
Preparation of Structural Steel Drawings and Detailing: Preparation of structural steel drawings and detailing based on hand calculations and Staad.Pro outputs, including column layouts, framing plans, roofing plans, connection details, and base plate and anchor bolt detailing.(3 hours) |
Course Objective
| 1 . |
Provide hands-on experience in designing structural steel components and connections using design specifications and codes. |
| 2 . |
Enhance students’ ability to apply limit state design principles to real-world structural steel projects. |
| 3 . |
Develop problem-solving skills through practical design assignments. |
| 4 . |
Prepare students to integrate theoretical knowledge with practical applications in steel structure design. |
Course Outcome
| 1 . |
Apply IS 800:2007 provisions and estimate design loads for the analysis and design of steel structural systems. |
| 2 . |
Analyze steel structures and design tension and compression members using limit state design principles. |
| 3 . |
Design bolted and welded connections, column bases, and anchor bolts for steel structures using limit state design principles. |
| 4 . |
Design beams and beam-columns in steel structures using limit state design principles. |
| 5 . |
Prepare professional-quality design documentation that includes calculations, sketches, and design reports for real-world applications. |
Essential Reading
| 1 . |
N. Subramanian, Design of Steel Structures, Oxford University Press |
| 2 . |
BIS, IS 800 (2007): Indian Standard General Construction in Steel - Code of Practice, Bureau of Indian Standards, New Delhi |
Supplementary Reading
| 1 . |
P. Dayaratnam, Design of Steel Structures, S. Chand Group |
| 2 . |
B. Bresler, T. Y. Lin, and J. B. Scalzi, Design of Steel structures, John Wiley & Sons |
Journal and Conferences
| 1 . |