Apr 23, 2024  
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CAE 5561 - Design of Steel Structures II

3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
Course Description
This course presents advanced topics in design of steel structures, including plate girder design; column and frame design; bracing design; connection design; and advanced floor serviceability. (prereq: CAE 3511, CAE 3561) (quarter system prereq: AE 3211, AE 3221)
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  • Design plate girders for flexure and shear
  • Design steel frames for gravity and axial loads
  • Design bracing systems for steel structures
  • Design connections for steel structures
  • Apply advanced floor serviceability provisions

Prerequisites by Topic
  • None

Course Topics
  • Design of plate girders
  • Design of columns including slender element effects
  • Design of braced and moment frames, including design using the direct analysis method
  • Analysis of steel framed floors for occupant-induced vibrations
  • Design of connections for steel structures, including partially restrained connections

Coordinator
Dr. Edward Sippel



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