Objectives and competences
The objective of this course is for students to be able to describe different types of steel structures and their properties as well as to analyse steel connections, cross-sections and structure elements.
Content (Syllabus outline)
Introduction, definitions, steelmaking, steel properties, history of steel structures, types of steel structures, world steel buildings, bridges;
Mechanical properties, tension test, bend test, fracture toughness, fatigue strength, steel grades, selection of steel quality;
Safety, actions, codes, Eurocode 3, ultimate and serviceability limit states;
Connections, construction, resistance, welds, rivets, bolts, preloaded bolts, pins;
Cross-sections, classification, elastic and plastic resistance, tension, compression, bending, shear, combinations;
Structural member, buckling, lateral-torsional buckling, shear buckling, resistance to transverse force, combinations, ropes and cables;
Simple single-storey frame, simple building.
Learning and teaching methods
Classical lectures, using of a computer and overhead.
Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding
On completion of this course the student will be able to:
• describe different types of steel structures,
• describe properties of steel structures,
• analyse steel connections,
• analyse steel cross-sections,
• analyse steel structure elements.
Intended learning outcomes - transferable/key skills and other attributes
Communication skills: written expression at written examination and oral expression at oral examination.
Readings
[1] Zakonodaja:
- SIST EN 1993-1-1, Evrokod 3: Projektiranje jeklenih konstrukcij – 1-1. del: Splošna pravila in pravila za stavbe.
- SIST EN 1993-1-5, Evrokod 3: Projektiranje jeklenih konstrukcij – 1-5. del: Elementi pločevinaste konstrukcije.
- SIST EN 1993-1-8, Evrokod 3: Projektiranje jeklenih konstrukcij – 1-8. del: Projektiranje spojev.
[2] Boris Androić, Darko Dujmović, Ivica Džeba, Čelične konstrukcije 1, IA Projektiranje, Zagreb, 2009.
[3] Boris Androić, Darko Dujmović, Ivica Džeba, Čelične konstrukcije 2, IA Projektiranje, Zagreb, 2007.
[4] Luís Simoes da Silva, Rui Simoes and Helena Gervásio, Design of Steel Structures - 2nd Edition, ECCS – European Convention for Constructional Steelwork , 2016.
[5] Jean-Pierre Jaspart and Klaus Weynand, Design of Joints in Steel and Composite Structures, ECCS – European Convention for Constructional Steelwork, 2016.
[6] Examples to Eurocode 3, ECCS (Free download).
Prerequisits
Jih ni. Priporočeno znanje mehanike.
Additional information on implementation and assessment Seminary work is obligatory to entrace the exam, it should be corrrectly calculated, formed and examined
