This is a design course with major emphasis on the design and behaviour of steel structures. Topics covered include the selection of OWSJ, the design of structural steel trusses, purlins, beams, girders, girts, pin-ended columns, beam columns, and bracing.
The design of bolted connections including prying action is included. Base plate design is examined and the design of welded connections is covered. The student will also be introduced to the design of composite members.
Considerable use of calculator programs facilitates the solution of relatively complex design problems.
Prerequisite: EDDT 150, MATH 154, MATH 164, PHYS 151, PHYS 161