CIV3225

Steel structures

P Grundy and X L Zhao

3 points
* 18 lectures, 15 tutorials and 6 laboratory classes
* Second semester
* Clayton
* Prerequisites: CIV2260

Objectives Increased general knowledge of steel building construction. Ability to analyse steel structures and dimension their components and connections according to Australian Standards using commercial computer packages and design aids.

Synopsis Design, construction and testing of a model steel structure. Research and seminar presentation of an aspect of steel construction. Steel structure systems. Stability of frames. Second-order effects. Dimensioning of columns and laterally unrestrained beams. Plate girders.

Assessment Examinations: 50%
* Practical work and seminar participation: 50%

Prescribed texts

Grundy P and others Selection of notes and reference material for CIV3225 Dept Civil Engineering, Monash U, 1996
Standards Australia Loading code AS1170 parts I, II and IV, Standards Australia, latest editions
Standards Australia Steel structures code AS4100 Standards Australia, 1990

Recommended texts

Trahair N S The behaviour and design of steel structures Methuen, 1988