Metal Structures

Total Hours in Course81

Independent study hours81

Date of course confirmation10.03.2021

Responsible UnitInstitute of Civil Engineering and Wood Processing

Course developer

Jānis Kreilis

Dr. sc. ing.

Prior knowledge

BūvZ2007, Building Materials I

BūvZ2040, Structural Analysis I

BūvZ2048, Basic Theory of Structures

Course abstract

Design of single-storey steel frame of industrial building is mastered taking into account both static loading and dynamic effects. Design of main structural units – long span truss and eccentrically loaded column are performed. Corresponding drawings are worked out. Modern design software is used - MS Excel, AutoCAD, MathCAD preparing skills for use of BIM programs.

Learning outcomes and their assessment

Knowledge about design of steel industrial buildings; skills to perform calculation and construction of steel frames and other complicated steel structures according to Eurocodes 1 and 3; competences to define design problem of steel structure, ability to perform design and evaluate the acquired results.
Assessment is given on the basis of course project defence.

Course Content(Calendar)

1. Framework of the industrial building. Constructive and design model of frames 1h.
2. Determination of loads and internal forces in the elements of frame 2h.
3. Vertical and roof bracings. Design of bracings 1h.
4. Types of cranes in buildings – underslang and overhead cranes 2h.
5. Determination of loads from cranes 2h.
6. Estimation and verification of the cross section of eccentrically loaded column 1h.
7. Design of column base and verification of anchor bolts 2h.
8. Calculation of lattice girder takinginto account load combinations 2h.
9. Determination and verification of the cross sections of truss elements 2h.
10. Examination of bearing capacity of welded connections in truss joints 1h.
11. Examination of bearing capacity of welded connections in truss joints 2h.
12. Verification of purlin`s cross sections 3h.
13. Working out of drawings for assembly of frame 3h.
14. Drawings for fabrication of steel units 3h.
15. Specifications and technical guidance for construction 3h.
16. Presentation and defence of course project 2h.

Requirements for awarding credit points

Course project is succesfully presented and defended.

Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work

To work out the course project student receive individual task and draw up a calendar plan. Performance of course project is controlled according to this plan.

Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes

Successful evaluation is earned, if appropriate amount of work is done and understanding about principles of project solutions are takinginto account as well discipline and quality of drawings.

Compulsory reading

Brauns J. Tērauda konstrukcijas. Eirokodekss EC3 konstrukciju projektēšanā, Jelgava: LLU, 2008. 147 lpp.
Kreilis J Tērauda konstrukcijas. Ievads projektēšanā saskaņā ar LVS EN 1993-1-1. Palīglīdzeklis projektēšanai. Jelgava: LLU, 2020. 137 lpp.
LVS 1993-1-1, 3. Eirokodekss. Tērauda konstrukciju projektēšana. 1–1.daļa: Vispārīgie noteikumi un noteikumi ēkām.
Design of Steel Structures. 2nd edition. L. S. da Silva, R. Simões, H. Gervásio. Brussels: ECCS, 2016. 493 p.

Periodicals and other sources

Journal of Constructional Steel Research. Elsevier. ISSN 0143-974X.
Steel and Composite Structures. International Journal. Techno-Press. ISSN 1229-9367.
Engineering Structures. Elsevier. ISSN 0141-0296. AISC Engineering Journal. ISSN 0013-8029.

Notes

Compulsory Course in Professional Bachelor’s study programme “Civil Engineering”

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