Study Guide 1: Introduction to Steel Structures
Week/Date: Week 1 (January 25-30)
Checklist for Week 1
Done? Learning Tasks Estimated Duration Target Date of
Completion
Study Guide 0 30 mins
LT 1: Learning Materials 3.5 hrs.
LT 2: Learning Activity 4 hrs.
LT 3: Forum 1 2 hrs.
Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of Week 1, you should be able to:
1. Illustrate the typical stress-strain characteristics of steel and evaluate its mechanical properties
2. Differentiate different symbols relevant to the study of Steel Design
3. Solve the unit weight of different steel shapes
Learning Task 1
Go to our LMS and Read the uploaded documents (Introduction to Steel Design)
Learning Task 2
Go to our LMS and answer Learning Activity No.1
Learning Activity No.1
Define the following Symbols: A, Ag, Ix, L, T, rT, ksi, MPa
Determine the unit weight of the following steel Shapes:
a) W21 x 62 b)MC10 x 25 c)WT12 x 88 d)L6 x 6 x 1 e)TS16 x 12 x ½
Calculate the weight (in pounds) of a 1 ft. length of a steel built-up member having a cross
section as shown:
Learning Task 3
Go to our LMS and answer Forum #1
FORUM#1
Define Steel (based on the uploaded document)
What is a building Code and why is it important?
List down Advantages and Disadvantages of using Steel as a Structural member.
List down different design considerations and why they should be taken into account.
In your opinion, what is a better option for a structural member? Steel or reinforced concrete?
Defend your answer.