This module entails the analysis and design of structural elements in steelwork.
The module is delivered so that the student may understand the behaviour of a structure under applied loads and the methods by which these are addressed in design.
The student demonstrates competence through worked class examples, project assessment and examination performance.
Materials – review of corrosion, fatigue, vibration, strength, brittle fracture and durability
Limit State Design - loading, ultimate limit state and serviceability limit state to IS EN 1990 & 1991.
Basic Beam Design – analysis, loading, classification, local capacity, lateral torsional buckling, shear, deflections, shear buckling in webs, typical connection arrangements.
Basic Column Design – analysis, loading, classification, local capacity, flexural buckling, lateral torsional buckling, combined axial loading and bi-axial bending.
Tension members - behaviour, axial loading, combined axial loading and bending
Compression members - behaviour, slenderness, axial loading, combined axial loading and bending
Baseplates – axial loads, combined axial loading and bi-axial bending.
Connection arrangements - bolted and welded.
Metal deck and precast floor design - load/span tables and concept floor beam design.
Lectures
Discussions to include code of ethics, sustainability, utilisation and real life scenarios.
Problem solving design exercises using up to date Eurocodes and Irish Building Regulations.
| Module Content & Assessment | |
|---|---|
| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Formal Examination | 70 |
| Other Assessment(s) | 30 |