Advanced Diploma in Design of Steel Structures
Learn how to economically design steel structures, tension members and welded connections from this course.
Description
In this free online Advanced Diploma Course on Design of Steel Structures, you will be exposed to the steps in designing suitable members and connections for steel structures, with examples to demonstrate such designs. This online training course begins with explaining the importance of steel as a structural material and how to design the various types of bolt and weld connections. You will then learn about the process of designing eccentric connections with load lying on the bolt or weld connection.
This free course on Structural Steel Design will then proceed to teach you the design procedures for tension and compression members. You will then learn about the steps in designing lacing systems and batten plates. You will also be learning how to design laterally supported beams and unsupported beams. Lastly, you will learn how to design a gantry girder for an overhead crane system as well as suitable column based steel structures.
Furthermore, the modules of this course provide worked-out examples and diagrams to illustrate the steps in designing the various members and connections of steel structures, in order to guide structural designers in designing suitable and economical steel structures. So, if you are interested in civil engineering or you are a structural designer, engineer, or one who wants to get advanced insights on how steel structural members and connections are designed, this course is for you. Start this training course today, to get profound understanding on how to economically design steel structures members and connections without compromising the quality of the structure.
Start Course NowModules
Overview of Design of Steel Structures
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Overview of Design of Steel Structures - Learning Outcomes
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Course Introduction
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Introduction to Design of Steel Structures
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Steel as a Structural Material
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Limit State Design
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Introduction to Connections
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Overview of Design of Steel Structures - Lesson Summary
Bolt Connections
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Bolt Connections - Learning Outcomes
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Introduction to Bolt Connections
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Design of Ordinary Black Bolts
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Design of Ordinary Black Bolts - Examples
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Design of High Strength Friction Grip (HSFG) Bolts
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Bolt Connections - Lesson Summary
Weld Connections
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Weld Connections - Learning Outcomes
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Introduction to Weld Connection
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Design of Fillet Welds
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Design of Butt Welds
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Design of Plug and Slot Weld
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Weld Connections - Lesson Summary
Eccentric Connections
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Eccentric Connections - Learning Outcomes
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Eccentric Loading in Plane of Bolted Joint – Concepts
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Eccentric Loading in Plane of Bolted Joint – Design
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Eccentric Loading in Plane of Welded Joint
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Eccentric Load Lying Perpendicular to Plane of Bolt Joint - Design
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Eccentric Load Lying Perpendicular to Plane of Bolt Joint - Example
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Eccentric Load Lying Perpendicular to Plane of Welded Joint
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Eccentric Connections - Lesson Summary
Tension Members
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Tension Members - Learning Outcomes
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Overview of Tension Members and Net Area
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Calculation of Net Area in Tension Members
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Design Strength of Tension Members
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Strength Calculation of Tension Members
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Strength of Tension Members with Weld Connection
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Tension Members - Lesson Summary
Design of Tension Members and Connectors
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Design of Tension Members and Connectors - Learning Outcomes
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Steps in Designing Tension Members
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Design Calculation for Tension Members
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Design of Gusset Plate
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Lug Angles
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Design of Splices in Tension Members
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Design of Tension Members and Connectors - Lesson Summary
Advanced Diploma in Design of Steel Structures - First Assessment
Compression Members
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Compression Members - Learning Outcomes
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Overview of Compression Members
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Design Strength of Compression Members
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Compressive Strength of Members
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Compressive Strength of Single Angle Struts
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Compressive Strength of Double Angles
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Compression Members - Lesson Summary
Design of Compression Members and Lacing Systems
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Design of Compression Members and Lacing Systems - Learning Outcomes
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Design of Compression Members
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Design of Built-up Compression Members
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Concepts of Lacing Systems
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Design of Lacing Systems
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Connection Design of Lacing Systems
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Design of Double Lacing Systems
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Design of Compression Members and Lacing Systems - Lesson Summary
Design of Batten Plates and Column Splices
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Design of Batten Plates and Column Splices - Learning Outcomes
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Design of Batten Plates
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Design of Batten Plates Using Bolt Connection
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Design of Batten Plates Using Weld Connection
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Design of Column Splices
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Design of Column Splices Due to Shear
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Design of Batten Plates and Column Splices - Lesson Summary
Laterally Supported Beams
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Laterally Supported Beams - Learning Outcomes
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Introduction to Flexural Members
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Failure Modes of Flexural Members
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Introduction to Laterally Supported Beams
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Design of Laterally Supported Beams
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Laterally Supported Beams with High Shear
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Laterally Supported Beams - Lesson Summary
Laterally Unsupported Beams
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Laterally Unsupported Beams - Learning Outcomes
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Introduction to Laterally Unsupported Beams
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Strength Calculation of Laterally Unsupported Beams
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Design of Laterally Unsupported Beams
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Calculation of Plastic Section Modulus
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Laterally Unsupported Beams - Lesson Summary
Purlins and Gantry Girders
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Purlins and Gantry Girders - Learning Outcomes
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Introduction to Design of Purlins
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Design of Purlins - Example
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Introduction to Gantry Girders
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Design of Gantry Girder
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Worked out Example for Gantry Girder
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Purlins and Gantry Girders - Lesson Summary
Column Bases
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Column Base - Learning Outcomes
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Introduction to the Design of Slab Base
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Design of Slab Base
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Eccentrically Loaded Base Plate
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Introduction to the Design of Gusset Base
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Design of Gusset Base - Examples
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Column Base - Lesson Summary
Advanced Diploma in Design of Steel Structures - Second Assessment
Course assessment
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Discuss the design methodology of bolt and weld connections
- Explain how to design a bolt or weld connection that can carry an eccentric load
- Describe how to calculate the design strength and net area of tension members
- Discuss the methods of determining the compressive strength and stress of a column or member
- Outline the steps in designing a compression member
- Explain how to design single and double lacing systems
- Discuss how to design a batten system using weld or bolt connections
- Recall how to design column splices
- Define the steps in designing a laterally supported beam under high or low shear
- Outline the basic steps in designing a laterally unsupported beam
- Discuss the design procedures for purlins and gantry girders
- State the steps in designing a slab base and a gusseted base
Certification
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