CVLE-414: Structural Steel Design
Instructor: Wael Zatar
Spring 2008
Credit: 3 credits
Lecture: Tuesday & Thursday 11.00 ~ 12.15, Gullickson Hall GH5
Lab: Thursday 2.00 ~ 4.00 p.m., Gullickson Hall GH211
Course Description:
Design of tension members, columns, beams, beam-columns, and connections using
current specifications. Introduction to the design of steel structures.
Textbook:
Steel Design, 4th Edition, William T. Segui, Thomson, 2007.
AISC Manual of Steel Construction, 13th Edition, 2005, American Institute of
Steel Construction.
Other References:
Steel Structures Behavior and LRFD, Vinnakota, McGraw-Hill, 2006.
Structural Steel Design - LRFD Method, 3rd Edition, McCormac J.C. & Nelson,
J.K., Jr., Prentice-Hall, 2003.
Applied Structural Steel Design, Spiegel and Limbrunner, 4th Edition, Prentice
Hall, 2002.
AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, Interim Revision, 2005.
AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, 3rd Edition, 2004.
AASHTO LRFD Bridge Construction Specifications, 2nd Edition, 2004.
AASHTO Standard Specifications of Highway Bridges, 17th Edition, 2002.
Minimum Design Loads for Building and Other Structures, SEI/ASCE 7-02.
Steel Structures - Controlling Behavior through Design, Englekirk, Wiley, 1994.
Design of Steel Structures; 3rd Edition; Gaylord, Gaylord and Stallmeyer;
McGraw-Hill, 1992.
Structural Design for Fire Safety, Buchanan, John Wiley & Sons, 2002.
Load and Resistance Factor Design of Steel Structures, Geschwindner, Disque,
and Bjorhovde, Prentice Hall, 1994.
Steel Structures - Design and Behavior, Salmon and Johnson, Addison-Wesley,
Longman, 4th Edition, 1996.
Prerequisites by Topic:
CVLE-212 Structural Analysis
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Office Hours:
Monday 9.00 a.m. ~ 11.50 a.m.
Tuesday 8.30 a.m. ~ 9.30 a.m.
Thursday 8.30 a.m. ~ 9.30 a.m.
For those of you who will not be able to meet the instructor during the assigned
office hours, the instructor has an open door policy, which means that you are
welcome to come and ask him by appointment or at an appropriate time.
Contact Information: Professor: Wael Zatar
College of Information Technology and Engineering
Gullickson Hall GH3
Phone : (304) 696-6043
Fax : (304) 696-5454
E-mail : zatar@marshall.edu
Objective:
To acquaint the student with the theory of steel design of buildings using the load
and resistance factor design (LRFD) design philosophy. Upon completion of the
course, the student should be able to:
Design steel tension members, columns, beams, beam-columns, and few
welded and bolted connections using the 13th Edition of the AISC
specifications;
Answer structural steel design problems in the EIT and PE exams; and
Prepare students for lifetime learning as structural steel design evolves, and to
form a foundation for possible post graduate studies in the subject.
Outcomes:
With the successful completion of the course, the student should be able to:
Be able to analyze and design tension members;
Be able to design concentrically loaded columns;
Be able to analyze and design column base plates;
Be able to design both laterally braced and unbraced beams;
Be able to design beam-columns;
Be able to analyze and design few types of welded connections;
Be able to analyze and design few types of bolted connections; and
Be able to learn the art of detailing.
Topics:
CHAPTER TOPIC
Chapter 1 Introduction to Structural Steel Design
Chapter 2 Concepts in Structural Steel Design
Chapter 3 Tension Members
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Chapter 4 Compression Members
Chapter 5 Beams
Chapter 6 Beam-Columns
Chapter 7 Simple Connections
Chapter 8 Eccentric Connections
* The instructor reserves the right to slightly change the topics and their order to
achieve the maximum benefit of the course learning outcomes.
Contribution to Program Outcomes:
1. an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
3. an ability to design civil engineering projects or components of projects to meet
desired needs
5. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve civil engineering problems
7. an ability to effectively communicate in oral, written, and electronic formats
9a. a recognition of the need to engage in life-long learning
9b. an ability to engage in life long learning
10. a knowledge of contemporary issues
11. an ability to use techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for
engineering practice
12. an ability to apply sound safety practices in laboratory and design work
Assessment:
All learning outcomes will be accessed through questions in class and the
evaluations of homework assignments, project, presentation, and examination
problems.
Computer Usage:
ANSYS/CivilFEM Software for structural analysis or similar software
Excel Spreadsheets
AutoCAD Software
The World Wide Web
Research in library resources for references
Electronic mail for effective communication between the professor and students
Power Point Software
Accreditation Category Content:
Engineering Science: 0.0 credits (0.0%)
Engineering Design : 3.0 credits (100.0%)
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Lab Sessions:
During the laboratory portion of the course, the professor works additional
problems. Students may be required to practice on solving other problems, during
which the professor may be there to answer questions.
Homework and Presentation:
Homework will be regularly assigned during the class time or by email.
Checking your e-mail is required on a daily-basis for information regarding
homework assignment.
Homework must be submitted before the starting time of class on the assignment
date.
Late homework is not acceptable except for unusual circumstances, e.g., an excused
absence.
You are expected to provide your homework in engineering papers - not a Xerox
copy.
Homework must be neat, readable, and must conform to acceptable Standards of
Engineering Computation.
The instructor will assign a presentation topic to each student. The presentations
shall be prepared in a PowerPoint format. The presentations will be given on a date
that will be chosen by the professor, before the final exam. An electronic file of the
presentation shall be provided to the instructor before the time of the presentation.
Failure to submit the electronic file will result in a partial credit for the presentation.
A hard copy of the presentation shall be submitted to the professor before the
presentations’ day.
Exams:
♦ Two exams and a final will be given during the course of the semester.
♦ Exams will be in, general, closed book and closed notes with the exception that
each student may use his own copy of the 13th Edition of the AISC Manual of Steel
Construction, 2005.
♦ No makeup exams will be given with the exception of unusual circumstances that
are consistent with Marshall University Policies.
Grading Policy:
Homework Assignments and Project 20%
Attendance and Presentation 10%
Exam 1 20%
Exam 2 20%
Final Exam 30%
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Total 100%
The instructor will not discuss the grades in e-mails or phone calls.
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Attendance:
You are expected to attend all lectures and labs. However, the instructor accepts
your absence for one session provided that an advance notice will be given; unless
this is unavoidable. Non-excused absence for few lecture/lab sessions may be dealt
with in accordance with the attendance policy of the course and Marshall University
policies.
Letter Grade Scale:
90-100 A
80- 89 B
70-79 C
60-69 D
0-59 F
The instructor does reserve the right to slightly adjust or scale the grades based on
class groupings.
Engineering Ethics and Academic Honesty:
It will be assumed that each student subscribes to a professional code of ethics that
is the basis for his/her behavior in class. Any and every case where the professional
code of ethics and academic honesty are violated will be dealt with in accordance
with the Marshall University Student Handbook and the governing provisions of
Marshall University.
Additional Information:
[1] Arrangement for inviting a guest speaker from the industry will be made.
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