230715380 ADVANCED STEEL DESIGN ( 3 Crd.Hrs )

Pre-Requisites : 230714700

This course will cover fundamental concepts and applications of advanced concepts in the design of steel buildings and bridges with emphasis on: a) welded built-up plate girders used extensively in bridges and as transfer girders in buildings, b) composite beams and floor systems used extensively in buildings and also in bridges, c) simple shear and moment connections between steel beams and columns in frame systems. At the end of the course, the student will have an in-depth knowledge of relevant limit states / failure modes in steel components and structures, and a familiarity with the applicable topics in the AISC Specification and their basis in research / testing.