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YEAR OF Assessment Pattern
DESIGN OF STEEL INTRODUCTION
CET401
STRUCTURES PCC 3 0 0 3 2019
Continuous Assessment Tests End Semester
Bloom’s Category
Test 1 (Marks) Test 2 (Marks) Examination (Marks)
Preamble: Goal of this course is to expose the students to the fundamental concepts of DESIGN OF
STEEL STRUCTURES. After this course, students will be able to design steel structures and to Remember
recognize practical problems in real-world situations and respond accordingly. Understand 25 10 20

Prerequisite: CE302 STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS II Apply 40 50

Analyse 25 30
Course Outcomes: After the completion of the course the student will be able to
Evaluate
Course Prescribed
Description of Course Outcome Create
Outcome learning level
Explain the behavior and properties of structural steel
Understanding and
CO 1 members to resist various structural forces and actions and Mark Distribution
analyzing
apply the relevant codes of practice
Analyses the behavior of structural steel members and Analysing and Total Marks CIE Marks ESE Marks ESE Duration
CO 2
undertake design at both serviceability and ultimate limit states applying
150 50 100 3 hours
Explain the theoretical and practical aspects of Design of
Understanding and
CO 3 composite Steel Structure along with the planning and design
applying Continuous Internal Evaluation (CIE) Pattern :
aspects
Apply a diverse knowledge of Design of Steel engineering Attendance : 10 Marks
CO 4 Applying
practices applied to real life problems
Continuous Assessment Test (2 numbers) : 25 Marks
Demonstrate experience in the implementation of design of
Assignment/Quiz/Course project : 15 Marks
CO5 structures on engineering concepts which are applied in field Applying
Structural Engineering
End Semester Examination (ESE) Pattern: There will be two parts; Part A and Part B. Part A
contains 10 questions with 2 questions from each module, having 3 marks for each question.
Mapping of course outcomes with program outcomes (Minimum requirement)
Students should answer all questions. Part B contains 2 questions from each module of which
student should answer any one. Each question can have maximum 2 sub-divisions and carry 14
PO 1 PO 2 PO 3 PO 4 PO 5 PO 6 PO 7 PO 8 PO 9 PO 10 PO 11 PO 12 marks.
CO 1 3 - - - - - - - - - - -
Course Level Assessment Questions
CO 2 2 3 2 - - - - - - - - -
(Questions may be framed based on the outline given under each course outcome)
CO 3 2 3 2 - - - - - - - - -
Course Outcome 1 (CO1): Explain the behavior and properties of structural steel members to
CO 4 2 3 3 - - - - - - - - - resist various structural forces and actions and apply the relevant codes of practice
CO5 2 3 3 - - - - - - - - - 1. The fundamental concepts of basic structural behavior in steel structures
2. Basic theories of steel structural members and its analysis.

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Course Outcome 2 (CO2): Analyses the behavior of structural steel members and undertake Text Books:
design at both serviceability and ultimate limit states 1. Punmia B. C., Jain A. K. and Jain A. K., Design of Steel Structures, Laxmi Publications (P)
1. The fundamental concepts of different structural members Ltd, 2017
2. Design of simple structural members
2. Ramchandra S and Virendra Gehlot, Design of Steel Structures Vol. II, Standard Book
Course Outcome 3 (CO3): Explain the theoretical and practical aspects of Design of
House, 2007
composite Steel Structure along with the planning and design aspects
Design of composite beams and columns References:
1. N.Subramanian; Steel Structures, Oxford Publication
Course Outcome 4 (CO4): Apply a diverse knowledge of Design of Steel engineering practices 2. P. Dayaratnam., Design of Steel Structures ,Wheeler Publishing, 2003
applied to real life problems
3. Raghupathi, Steel Structures, Tata McGraw Hill, 2006
Design of different structural elements considering application aspects
4. V L Shah & Veena Gore, Limit State Design of steel Structures , Structures
Course Outcome 5 (CO5): Demonstrate experience in the implementation of Design of Publications, 2009
Structures on engineering concepts which are applied in field Structural Engineering
5. William T Segui., Steel Design , Cenage Learning, 6e, 2017
1. Design engineering problems giving importance to field application 6. IS 800 – 2007, Code of practice for Structural steel design, BIS
7. IS:875-Part 3-2015 Design loads for buildings Part 3: Wind loads , BIS
Syllabus

Module Contents

Introduction to steel and steel structures, properties of steel, structural steel sections.
1 Introduction to design: Design loads and load combinations, limit state design concepts.
Connections bolted and welded ( direct loads)

Tension members-Types of sections – net area- design of tension members- concept of

2
shear lag-use of lug angle-connections in tension members
Compression members- design of struts- solid and built up columns for axial loads--
3
design of lacings and battens-column bases- slab base – gusseted base
Design of beams- laterally restrained and unrestrained – simple and compound beams-
4
plate girders subjected to uniformly distributed loads – design of stiffeners.
Design of roof trusses- types-design loads and load combinations- assessment of wind
loads- design of purlins. Moment resistant/Eccentric connections (in plane and out of
5 plane)
Fire resistant design-criterion-fire resistance assessment-material property-design
approach-passive protection for steel work-fire resistant steel-fire performance assessment

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Model Question Paper 12. An ISMC 250 @ 298kg/m is used as a tie member to transmit a factored load of 800kN. The
channel section is connected to a gusset plate of 10mm thickness Design a fillet weld if the lap
QP CODE: length is limited to 300mm Provide slot welds if required.
Reg No.:_______________ Name:__________________________
APJ ABDUL KALAM TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY Module – 2
SEVENTH SEMESTER B.TECH DEGREE EXAMINATION, MONTH & YEAR 13. Design a tension member to carry an axial factored load of 500kN Use a double angle rolled
steel section connected (at site) to each side of a gusset plate of10mm thick using 20mm
Course Code: CET401 diameter bolts of grade 4.6.
Course Name: DESIGN OF STEEL STRUCTURES 14. A tie member consisting of an angle section ISA100x75x8 designed to transfer a factored axial
(Use of Codes IS 800, IS 875, IS 883 is permitted. Assume suitable data wherever necessary) load of 280kN, is to be welded to a gusset plate of 10mm thick using 6mm fillet weld. Design
the weld if the weld is provided on three sides by overlapping the angle on the gusset plate at a
Max. Marks: 100 Duration: 3 hours
shop. Also sketch the connection showing the weld lengths.
Part A
(Answer all questions; each question carries 3 marks) Module – 3
15. Determine the design compressive load capacity of a column. made of a rolled steel section
1. Explain the failures of bolted joints.
ISMC 200 @217N/m if length of the column is 3m, with both ends fixed.
2. What do you mean by prying forces?
3. Under what circumstances do we use slot welds and plug welds? 16. Design a column 10 m long to carry a factored axial load of 1100kN The column is restrained in
4. With the help of suitable diagram, explain the concept of shear lag position but not in direction at both ends. Design a batten system for the column Assume that the
5. What are the main purposes of lacings and battens? two channels are kept back to back
6. Explain the failure modes of axially loaded columns Module – 4
7. Distinguish between laterally restrained and unrestrained beams. 17. Design a simply supported beam of 10m effective span carrying a total factored load of 60kN/m.
8. What is lateral torsional buckling of beams? The depth of beam should not exceed 500mm. The compression flange of beam is laterally
9. List the different fire resistance criterion. supported by floor construction. Assume stiff end bearing is 75mm
10. List the various passive protection methods for steel structures against fire. 18. A conference hall 8mx12m is provided with a 120 mm RCC slab over rolled steel I beams
spaced 4m centre-to-centre. The super imposed load is 4kN/m2 and floor finish of 1.5 kN/m2.
Part B Design one of the beam as laterally supported.
(Answer ANY ONE full question from each module, each question carries 14 marks)
Module – 5
Module – 1 19. A purlin is to be designed to support a GI sheet as roofing material for a truss spaced at 3.5m c/c.
11. Determine the strength and efficiency of a bolted lap joint shown I the figure. The bolts are of purlin along the principal rafters are arranged at a distance of 1.35mc/c. The pitch of truss is
20mm diameter, grade 4:6. The plates are of 12mm thick and grade F2410 0.2m. Design a section for the purlin. Assume basic wind speed as 44m/s
20. Explain the different fire-resistant design approaches used in steel structures.

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Course Contents and Lecture Schedule: load

Gusseted base-only axial load CO1,CO2, 1
Course 3.7
CO 4
Module Contents Outcomes Hours
Addressed 4 Module 4 7
1 Module 1 7 4.1 Introduction- Beams, design of Laterally restrained beams CO 1 1

Introduction to steel and steel structures CO 1 1 4.2 Laterally Unrestrained beams CO 1 1

1.1
4.3 Design of simple beams CO 1,CO2 1
1.2 Properties of structural steel and types of Structural steel sections CO 1 1
4.4 Design of compound beams CO 1,CO3 1
Introduction to design-design philosophies- Design loads and load CO 1 1
1.3 4.5 Plate girder design for welded connection CO 1,CO2 1
combinations
4.6 Design of stiffeners-end bearing and intermediate stiffeners CO2,CO 4 1
Connections: Bolted-different types-joints(lap joint, butt joint) - CO 1,CO2 2
1.4 4.7 Gantry girders AND beam-column (introduction only-No design) CO 1 & CO 4 1
eccentric loaded connections-beam to beam connections
Connections : Welded-different types-joints(lap joint, butt joint) - CO1,CO 2 2 5 Module 5 7
1.5
eccentric loaded connections-beam to beam connections 5.1 Type of roof truss-design loads and load combinations CO 1 1
2 Module 2 7 5.2 Calculation of wind loads CO 1 & CO 4 1
2.1 Introduction- Types of tension members CO 1 1 5.3 Design of purlins CO 1, CO2 1
2.2 Modes of failure CO 1 1 Moment resistant and eccentric connections-in plane and out of CO 1 1
5.4
2.3 Factors affecting strength of tension members CO 1 1 plane-(No design)

2.4 Design of tension members CO 1 ,CO2 1 5.5 Introduction –Fire resistance criterion CO 1 1

2.5 Concept of shear lag CO 1 1 Fire resistance assessment of steel structure-material property at CO 1, CO2 1
5.6 elevated temperature-design approaches and tools-different
2.6 Application of lug angle CO1,CO 3 1
models-methods-procedures
2.7 Connections in tension members CO 1 & CO 3 1
5.7 Passive protection-fire performance assessment CO1, CO3 1
3 Module 3 7
Introduction-compression members-classification-Behavior CO 1 1
3.1
(theory only-No equations)
3.2 Design of struts CO 1,CO2 1
CO1,CO2, 1
3.3 Solid and built up columns for axial loads alone
CO 3
3.4 Design of lacing system CO 1,CO3 1
3.5 Design of battening system CO 1,CO3 1
3.6 Column base plate introduction- Simple slab base plate-only axial CO 1,CO2 1

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