QUS3162 Structural Design II

The course covers objectives of structural design including strength and safety of structures. Structural loads: Dead, imposed and environmental loadings. Limit state design of Steel structures to BS5950. Design for stress, deflection control, Common steel sections and terminology, design of steel beams, columns and Column bases; Steel design tables. Steel connection design: bolted and welded connection. Specification for steel members based on weight and dimensions. Timber species, grades, deterioration, seasoning and preservation. Design of timber beams and columns. Practice oriented design.