CE2352- DESIGN OF STEEL STRUCTURES

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 CE2352 DESIGN OF STEEL STRUCTURES

1. INTRODUCTION
Properties of steel – Structural steel sections – Limit State Design Concepts – Loads on Structures
– Metal joining methods using rivets, welding, bolting – Design of bolted, riveted and welded
joints – Eccentric connections - Efficiency of joints – High Tension bolts
2. TENSION MEMBERS
Types of sections – Net area – Net effective sections for angles and Tee in tension – Design of
connections in tension members – Use of lug angles – Design of tension splice – Concept of shear
lag
3. COMPRESSION MEMBERS
Types of compression members – Theory of columns – Basis of current codal provision for
compression member design – Slenderness ratio – Design of single section and compound section
compression members – Design of lacing and battening type columns – Design of column bases –
Gusseted base

4. BEAMS
Design of laterally supported and unsupported beams – Built up beams – Beams subjected to
biaxial bending – Design of plate girders riveted and welded – Intermediate and bearing stiffeners
– Web splices – Design of beam columns

5. ROOF TRUSSES AND INDUSTRIAL STRUCTURES

Roof trusses – Roof and side coverings – Design loads, design of purlin and elements of truss;
end bearing – Design of gantry girder
 UNIT – I
TWO MARK QUSTIONS AND ANSWERS

1. What are the various types of connections used for connecting the structural members?

Riveted connections

Bolted connections

Pin connections

Welded connections
2. Define nominal diameter of rivet.
It is the diameter of the unheated rivet measured before driving. It is the stated diameter of the
rivet, available in the market.
3. Define gross diameter of rivet.
It is the diameter of the rivet in the hole, measured after driving. It is taken equal to the
diameter of the rivet hole.
4. What is meant by gauge distance and edge distance?
Gauge distance is the perpendicular distance between two adjacent gauge lines. This is also
called as back pitch.
Edge distance is the distance of the edge of the member or the cover plates from the centre of
extreme rivet hole.
5. Define staggered pitch.
It is also called as alternate pitch or reeled pitch. The staggered pitch is defined as the distance
measured along one rivet line from the centre of a rivet to the centre of the adjoining rivet on the
adjacent parallel rivet line.
6. What is meant by tensile stress?
When a structural member is subjected to direct axial tensile load, the stress is known as
tensile stress ( σ at). The tensile stress is calculated on net cross-sectional area of the member.
σ at = (Pt / An)
Where, Pt is the direct axial tensile load and An is the net cross-sectional area of the member.
7. What is meant by compressive stress?
 When a structural member is subjected to direct axial compressive load, the stress is known as
compressive stress ( σ ac). The compressive stress is calculated on gross cross-sectional area of the
member.
σ ac = (Pc / Ag)
Where, Pc is the direct axial compressive load and Ag is the gross-sectional area of the member.
8. Define bearing stress.
When a load is exerted or transferred by the application of load through one surface for
another surface in contact, the stress is known as bearing stress ( σ p). the bearing stress is
calculated on net projected area of contact.
σ p = (P / A)
Where, P = load placed on the bearing surface.
A = net projected area of contact.
9. What is working stress?
The working stress is also termed as allowable stress or permissible stress. The working stress
is evaluated by dividing yield stress by factor of safety. For the purpose of computing safe load
carrying of a structural member, its strength is expressed in terms of working stress. The actual
stresses resulting in a structural member from design loads should not exceed working stress.
10. What are the methods employed for the design of the steel framework?

Simple design

Semi-rigid design

Fully rigid design

Plastic design.
11. What are the assumptions made in simple design?

The beams are simply supported.

All connections of beams, girders, or truss are virtually flexible and are proportioned for
the reaction shears applied at the appropriate eccentricity

The members in compression are subjected to forces applied at the appropriate
eccentricities.

The members in tension are subjected to longitudinal forces applied over the net area of the
sections.
12. Define Poisson’s Ratio.
 The Poisson’s ratio is defined as the ratio of transverse strain to the longitudinal strain under an
axial load. It is denoted by ‘µ’ or 1/m. the value of Poisson’s ratio for steel within the elastic
region ranges from 0.25 to 0.33.
13. What are the types of riveted joints?
i. Lap joint
(a) Single riveted lap joint
(b) Double riveted lap joint
ii. Butt joint
(a) Single cover butt joint
(b) Double cover butt joint

14. What are the types of failures occur in riveted joint?

Shear failure of rivets

Shear failure of plates

Tearing failure of rivets

Bearing failure of plates

Splitting failure of plates at the edges

Bearing failure of rivets.
15. What are the assumptions made for designing riveted joint?

The load is assumed to be uniformly distributed among all the rivets.

The shear stress on a rivet is assumed to be uniformly distributed over its gross area.

The bearing stress is assumed to be uniform between the contact surfaces of plate and
rivet.

The bending stress in a rivet is neglected.

The rivet hole is assumed to be completely filled by the rivet

The stress in plate is assumed to be neglected.

The friction between plates is neglected.

16. Write about minimum pitch and maximum pitch.

Minimum pitch: The distance between centres of adjacent rivets should not be less than 2.5
times the gross diameter of the rivet.
 Maximum pitch:

The maximum pitch should not exceed 12t or 200 mm whichever is less in case of
compression member, and 16t or 300 mm whichever is less in case of tension member.

The distance between centres of any two consecutive rivets in a line adjacent and parallel
to an edge of an outside plate shall not exceed (100mm + 4t) or 200 mm, whichever is
less in compression or tension members.

If the line of rivets (including tacking rivets) does lie in the direction of stress, the
maximum pitch should not exceed 32 t or 300 mm whichever is less, where t is the
thickness of the thinner outside plate.
17.What is edge distance?
A minimum edge distance of approximately 1.5 times the gross diameter of the rivet measured
from the centre of the rivet hole is provided in the rivet joint.
18. What are the advantages of bolted connections?

There is silence in preparing bolted connection. In riveting, hammering is done. The
hammering causes noise in the riveting.

There is no risk of fire in bolted connection. The rivets are made red hot in riveting and
there is risk of fire.

The bolted connections may be done quickly in comparison to the riveting.

Though the cost of bolts is more than the cost of rivets, the bolted connections are
economical to use because less persons are required for installation, and the work
proceeds quickly
19. What are the various types of bolts used for structural purposes?

Unfinished bolts

Turned bolts

High strength bolts
20. Write about the advantages of welding.

There is silence in the process of welding.

There is safety of welding operator in the welding.

The welding may be done quickly in comparison to the riveting.

The welded joints have better appearance than riveted joints.

The welded joints are more rigid than the riveted joints.
21. List the various types of welded joints.

Butt weld

Fillet weld

Slot weld and plug weld

Spot weld

Seam weld

Pipe weld
22. Write about the disadvantages of welding.

The members are likely to distort in the process of welding.

A welded joint fails earlier than riveted joint, if the structure is under fatigue stresses.

There is a greater possibility of brittle fracture in welding than the rivet.

The inspection of welded joint is more difficult and more expensive than the riveted
joint.

More skilled person is required in the welding than in the riveting.
23. What is the effective area of butt weld?
The effective area of a butt weld is taken as the product of the effective throat thickness and
the effective length of butt weld.
24. How the length of bolt is calculated?
The length of bolt is equal to the distance from the underside of the bolt head to the extreme
end of the shank, including any camber or radius.

16 MARK QUESTIONS

1. A double riveted double cover butt joint is used to connect plates 12 mm thick. Using Unwin’s
formula, determine the diameter of rivet; rivet value, gauge and efficiency of joint. Adopt the
following stresses:
Working stress in shear in power driven rivets = 100 N / mm2 (Mpa)
Working stress in bearing in power driven rivets = 300 N / mm2 (Mpa)
Working stress in axial tension in plates = 0.6 fy

2. Determine the strength of a double cover butt cover butt joint used to connect two flats 200 F
12. The thickness of each cover plate is 8 mm. flats have been joined by 9 rivets in chain riveting
at a gauge of 60 mm. What is the efficiency of the joint? Adopt working stresses in rivets and flats
as per IS: 800 – 1984.
3. A load of 150 kN is applied to a bracket plate at an eccentricity of 300 mm. sixteen rivets of 20
mm nominal diameter are arranged in two rows with 8 rivets per row. The two rows are 200 mm
apart and the pitch is 80 mm. if the bracket plate is 12.5 mm thick, investigate the safety of the
connection. Given, s = 100 N / mm2,
fb = 300 N / mm2 and ft = 150 N / mm2.

4. What are the types of load to be account for steel design?

5. A bridge truss carries an axial pull of 400 KN. It is to be a gusset plate 22mm thick by a double
cover butt joint with 22 mm diameter power driven rivets. Design an economical joint. Determine
the efficiency of the joint.
 UNIT- II
TWO MARK QUESTION AND ANSWERS

1. Explain the tension member.

Tension members are linear members in which axial forces act so as to elongate (stretch)
the member. A rope, for example, is a tension member. Tension members carry loads most
efficiently, since the entire cross section is subjected to uniform stress.Unlike compression
members, they do not fail by buckling.

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2. Explain Behavior of tension members
Since axially loaded tension members are subjected to uniform tensile stress, Their load
deformation behavior (is similar to the corresponding basic material stress strain behaviour.
In the Yield Plateau the load remains constant as the elongation increases to nearly ten
times the yield strain. Under further stretching the material shows a smaller increase in tension
with elongation, compared to the elastic range.
3. Write note on Load-elongation of tension member
Angles under tension, Angles are extensively used as tension members in trusses and
bracings. Angles, if axially loaded through centroid, could be designed as in the case of plates
.However, usually angles are connected to gusset plates by bolting or welding only one of the two
legs.
This leads to eccentric tension in the member, causing non-uniform Distribution of stress
over the cross section. Further, since the load is applied by Connecting only one leg of the member
there is a shear lag locally at the end Connections.

4. How Angle sections eccentrically loaded through gussets plate?

• The effect of the gusset thickness, and hence the out of plane stiffness of the end connection, on
the ultimate tensile strength is not significant.
• The thickness of the angle has no significant influence on the member strength.
• The effects of shear lag, and hence the strength reduction, is higher when the ratio of the area of
the outstanding leg to the total area of cross-section increases.
• When the length of the connection (the number of bolts in end connections) increases, the tensile
strength increases up to 4 bolts and the effect of further increase in the number of bolts, on the
tensile strength of the member is not significant. Technology Madras
• Even double angles connected on opposite sides of a gusset plate experience the effect of shear
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5. What is a Lug angle?
In order to increase the efficiency of the outstanding leg in single angles and to decrease
the length of the end connections, some times a short length angle at the ends are connected to the
gusset and the outstanding leg of the main angle directly, as shown in Fig.. Such angles are
referred to as lug angles.
 Tension member with lug angle
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6. Why Stiffener required in tension members?
The tension members, in addition to meeting the design strength requirement, Frequently
have to be checked for adequate stiffness. The IS: 800 impose the following limitations on the
slenderness ratio of members subjected to tension:
(a) In the case of members that are normally under tension but may experience compression due to
stress reversal caused by wind / earthquake loading l / r =250 .
(b) In the case of members that are designed for tension but may experience stress reversal for
which it is not designed (as in X bracings) l / r =350
(c) In the case of members subjected to tension only. l / r = 400 In the case of rods used as a
tension member in X bracings, the slenderness ratio limitation need not be checked for if they are
pre-tensioned by using a turnbuckle or other such arrangement.
7. Different types of tension members?
i) Wires and cables
ii) Rods and bars
iii) Single structural shapes and plates
iv) Built-up members
8. Write note on tension member splice
When a joint is to be provided in a tension member, then splice plates are used. Splice
plates and rivets are designed for the pull required to be transmitted by the tension member. If the
tension members are of unequal thickness, then, packing are used to have surfaces of tension
members in one level.
9. What do you understand by Gross area and Net Area?
Gross area (Ag) : Total area of cross section which can be taken as equal weight of the
member per unit length divided by density of the material is called Gross area. The sectional area
given by the manufacturer is taken as the gross area.
Net area (An) : Net area is equal to the gross area less the area due to holes in the cross
section.
An = Ag – area of rivet holes in line.
10. Write down the formula for finding out the net effective area for angles and Tees in
tension.
1. Single angle section connected by one leg angle
Anet = A1+A2k
Where, A1 = effective cross –sectional area of connected leg.
A2 = the gross sectional area of unconnected leg.
k = 3A1 .
3A1+A2
2. Pair of angles back to back (or single Tee) connected by one leg angle to the same
side of a gusset.
Anet = A1+A2k
Where, A1 = effective cross –sectional area of connected leg.
A2 = the gross sectional area of unconnected leg.
k = 5A1 .
5A1+A2
11. A tie of a roof truss consists of double angles ISA 100X75X10 mm with its short legs back
to back and long legs connected to the same side of a gusset plate, with 16mm diameter
rivets. Determine the strength of tie in axial tension, taking ft = 150 N/mm2. Take rivets have
been provided at suitable pitch.
Dia of rivet hole = 16 + 1.5 = 17.5mm
Each angle is weakened by one rivet hole. Hence this is case 2, where
Anet = A1+A2k and
k = 5A1 .
5A1+A2
A1 = Net area of connected legs
 = 2 [ 100 – 10/2 – 17.5] X 10 = 1550mm2
A2 = area of connected legs = 2[75 – 10/2 ]X 10 = 1400mm2
k = 5X1550 .
5X1550 X1400
= 0.847
Anet = A1+A2k = 1550 + 1400X0.847 = 2736mm2
Strength = ft X Anet = 150X2736 = 410369N.

16 MARK QUESTIONS

1.Using a lug angle, design a suitable joint for 100 mm * 65mm *10 mm angle, used as a tension
member .use 20 mm diameter rivets and thickness of gusset plate 8 mm.

2. The bottom tie of roof truss is 4m long .in addition to an axial tension of 1000 KN,it has to
support at its centre a shaft of load of 3600N. The member is composed of two angles 100 mm *
75 mm* 10 mm with the longer legs turned down and placed back to back on either side of 10 mm
gusset plate. The angles are tack riveted at 92 cm centres with 20 mm diameter rivets.

3. Design a horizontal tension member carrying a load 600 KN, The length of the member is 3
mm. The member is connected to 4.5 cm thick gusset plate 20 mm rivets.
4. Design a tension member of heavy truss carrying a force of 4400 KN, length of the member
being 10 metres.

5. A bridge truss diagonal carries an axial pull of 300 KN .two mild steel flats
250 ISF 10 and ISF 18 of the diagonal are to be jointed together. Design a suitable splice

6. Determine the design tensile strength of the plate (200 X 10 mm) with the holes as
Shown below, if the yield strength and the ultimate strength of the steel used are 250
MPa and 420 MPa and 20 mm diameter bolts are used.fy = 250 Mpa;fu = 420 MPa
 PART – C
ASSIGNMENT QUESTIONS
1. Design a single angle tension member carrying axial load of 300 kN in addition to this, it is
also subjected to a uniformly distributed load of 0.4kN/m throughout its length, including
self-weight. The center to center distance between the end connections is 2.7m.

2. Design a tension splice connects two plates of size 220mmX20mm and 200mmX10mm,
for a design load of 220kN. Also sketch the details of the riveted joint.

3. Determine the tensile strength of a roof truss diagonal 100X75X10mm connected to the
gusset plate by 20mm diameter power driven rivets in one row along the length of the
member. The short leg of the angle is kept outstanding.

4. The main tie of a roof truss consists of ISA 150X115X8mm and is connected to a gusset
plate by 18mm diameter rivets. Find out the maximum load it can carry.
 UNIT III
TWO MARK QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

1. What is meant by short strut?

If the strut is “short”, the applied forces will cause a compressive strain, which results in
the shortening of the strut in the direction of the applied forces.
2. Draw the diagram of buckling of column
3. What are the assumptions made in Euler’s analysis

1.The material is homogeneous and linearly elastic (i.e. it obeys Hooke’s Law).
2The strut is perfectly straight and there are no imperfections.
3.The loading is applied at the centroid of the cross section at the ends.

4. What are the effect of strain hardening and the absence of clearly defined yield point?
If the material of the column shows strain hardening after a yield platen, the onset of first
yield will not be affected, but the collapse load may be increased. Designers tend to ignore the
effect of strain hardening which in fact provides an additional margin of safety.
High strength steels generally have stress-strain curves without a clear yield point. At
stresses above the limit of proportionality (fp), the material behaviour is non-linear and on
unloading and reloading the material is linear-elastic. Most high strength structural steels have an
ultimate stress beyond which the curve becomes more or less horizontal.

5. Write the effect of eccentricity of applied loading

As has already been pointed out, it is impossible to ensure that the load is applied at the
exact centroid of the column. Fig. shows a straight column with a small eccentricity (e) in the
applied loading. The applied load (P) induces a bending moment (P.e) at every cross section. This
would cause the column to deflect laterally,in a manner similar to the initially deformed member
discussed previously. Once againthe greatest compressive stress will occur at the concave face of
the column at a section midway along its length. The load-deflection response for purely elastic
andelastic-plastic behaviour is similar to those described in Fig. except that the
deflection is zero at zero load.

6. What are the buckled modes for different end connections?

7. What are the different effective lengths for different boundary condition?
Boundary conditions Theory Code value
Both ends pin ended 1.0L 1.0L

Both ends fixed 0.5L 0.65L

One end fixed and the other end pinned 0.707L 0.8L

One end fixed, and the other free to

sway 1.2L 1.2L

One end fixed and the other end free 2.0L 2.0L

8. What is meant by flexural buckling and torsional –flexural buckling?

When the strut buckles by bending in a plane of symmetry of the cross section, referred to
as “flexural buckling”.

Singly symmetric or un-symmetric cross-sections may undergo combined twisting about

the shear centre and a translation of the shear centre. This is known as “torsional – flexural
buckling”.

9. What are Steps in the design of axially loaded columns?

The procedure for the design of an axially compressed column is as follows:

(i) Assume a suitable trial section and classify the section in accordance with the classification in
chapter.
(ii) Arrive at the effective length of the column by suitably considering the end conditions.
(iii) Calculate the slenderness ratios (λ values) in both minor and major axes
direction
(iv) Calculate fcd values along both major and minor axes
(v) Compute the load that the compression member can resist (pd=Acfcd)

10. Write about batten plates compression member.

When compression members are required for large structures like bridges, it willbe
necessary to use built-up sections. They are particularly useful when loads are heavy and members
are long (e.g. top chords of Bridge Trusses). Built up sections [illustrated in Fig.] are popular in
India when heavy loads are encountered.
The cross section consists of two channel sections connected on their open sides with some
type of lacing or latticing (dotted lines) to hold the parts togetherand ensure that they act together
as one unit. The ends of these members areconnected with “batten plates” which tie the ends
together.
11. What are the three classifications for determination of size of plate?

Class I- will pertain to all base plates the moment on which is so small in proportion to the direct
load that there is compression over the entire area between the bottom of the base and its
foundation

Class II- will pertain a comparatively small range of base plates which have tension over a small
portion - one - third or loss of the area

Class III- will include those which are exposed to a comparatively large moment and which
therefore have tension over a large portion - more than one -third of the area between the bottom
of the base plate and its concrete footing.

12. Draw the column base plate diagram

13. what are the purpose

13. What is the purpose for providing anchors bolt in base plate?

Anchor bolts are provided to stabilize the column during erection and to prevent uplift for
cases involving large moments. Anchor bolts can be cast-in place bolts or drilled-in bolts. The
latter are placed after the concrete in set and are not too often used. Their design is governed by
the manufacturer's specifications. Cast-in-place bolts are hooked bars, bolts, or threaded rods
withnuts (figure) placed before the concrete is set.

16 MARK QUESTIONS

1. Design a rolled steel beam section column to carry an axial load 1100 KN. The column is 4 m
long and adequately in position but not in direction at both ends.

2. A rolled steel beam section HB 350 @ 0.674 kN/m is used as a stanchion. If the unsupported
length of the stanchion is 4 m, determine safe load carrying capacity of the section.

3. A double angle discontinuous strut ISA 125 mm * 95 * mm * 10 mm long legs back to back is
connected to both sides of a gusset plate 10 mm thick with 2 rivets. The length of strut between
centre to centre of intersections is 4 m. determine the safe load carrying capacity of the section.

4. A steel column 12 m long carries an axial load of 1000 kN. The column is hinged at both ends.
Design an economical built-up section with double lacing. Design the lacing also.

5. Design a built-up column consisting of two channels connected by batten to carry an axial load
of 800 KN; the effective length of the column is 6 m.

PART – C
ASSIGNMENT QUESTIONS

1. Design a built up column 8m long to carry a load of 400kN. The column is restrained in
position but not in direction at both the ends. Provide single angle lacing system with riveted
connections. (Nov/Dec 2007)
2. Design a built up column 6m long to carry a load of 400kN. The column is provided with
Batten system. The ends of the columns are pinned. Design the battens. (Nov/Dec 2007)
3. A discontinues strut consists of two ISA 90X75X10mm placed to the same side of a gusset
plate 10mm thick with its longer leg back to back, with one rivet on each angle at the ends. The
effective length of the strut is 2.5m. Determine the allowable load. What is the safe load if the strut
is continuous? Take fy = 250N/mm2. The angles are connected with tack rivets along the length.
(May/June 2007)
4. A built up column consists ISHB 400@ 77.40 kg/m with one 300mmX12mm flange plate on
each side. The column carries an axial load of 2600kN. Design a gusseted base, if the column is
supported on concrete pedestal with a bearing pressure of 5N/mm2. (May/June 2007)
 UNIT IV
TWO MARK QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
11.111Indian
1. What is meant by limit state design?
Designs should ensure that the structure does not become unfit for the use for which it is
required. The state at which the unfitness occurs is called a limit state.
2. What are special features of limit state design method?
• It is possible to take into account a number of limit states depending upon the
Particular instance
• This method is more general in comparison to the working stress method. In This
method, different safety factors can be applied to different limit states, which is more
rational than applying one common factor (load factor) as in the plastic design method.
• This concept of design is appropriate for the design of structures since any new
knowledge of the structural behavior, loading and materials can be readily incorporated.
3. Explain the behavior of steel beams?
Laterally stable steel beams can fail only by (a) Flexure (b) Shear or (c) Bearing,
Assuming the local buckling of slender components does not occur. These three conditions
are the criteria for limit state design of steel beams.
Steel beams would also become unserviceable due to excessive deflection and this is
classified as a limit state of serviceability.
The factored design moment, M at any section, in a beam due to external actions
Shall satisfy
M < Md
Where Md= design bending strength
4. Write Short notes on compact sections
When the lateral support to the compression flange is adequate, the lateral buckling of the
beam is prevented and the section flexural strength of the beam can be developed. The strength of
I-sections depends upon the width to thickness ratio of the compression flange. When the width to
thickness ratio is sufficiently small, the beam can be fully plastified and reach the plastic moment,
such section are classified as compact sections.
5. What is meant by slenderness sections?
When the width to thickness ratio of the compression flange is sufficiently large, local
buckling of compression flange may occur even before extreme fibre yields. Such sections are
referred to as slender sections.
6. Write short notes on shear lag effects?
The simple theory of bending is based on the assumption that plane sections remain plane after
bending. But, the presence of shear strains causes the section to warp. Its effect in the flanges is to
modify the bending stresses obtained by the simple theory, producing higher stresses near the
junction of a web and lower stresses at points away from it .This effect is called ‘shear lag’.
This effect is minimal in rolled sections, which have narrow and thick flanges and more
pronounced in plate girders or box sections having wide thin flanges when they are subjected to
high shear forces, especially in the vicinity of concentrated loads.
7. Draw the curvature for flexural member performance.

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8. List the various factors affecting the lateral-torsional buckling strength .

• Distance between lateral supports to the compression flange.

• Restraints at the ends and at intermediate support locations (boundary conditions).
• Type and position of the loads.
• Moment gradient along the length.
• Type of cross-section.
9. How do you improve the shear resistance in plate girder?

i. Increasing in buckling resistance due to reduced c/d ratio;

ii. The web develops tension field action and this resists considerably larger
Stress than the elastic critical strength of web in shear
10. What are the classifications in Stiffeners?

a) Intermediate transverse web stiffeners

b) Load carrying stiffeners
c) Bearing stiffeners
d) Torsion stiffeners
e) Diagonal stiffeners and
f) Tension stiffeners
11. Write about the Box girders.
The design and detailing of box girders shall be such as to give full advantage of its higher
load carrying capacity. Diaphragm shall be used where external vertical as well as transverse
forces are to be transmitted from one member to another. The diaphragms and their fastenings
shall be proportioned to distribute other force applied to them and in addition, to resist the design
transverse force and the resulting shear forces. The design transverse force shall be taken as shared
equally between the diaphragms.
12. Write Short notes on Purlin and sheeting rails

Purlins attached to the compression flange of a main member would normally be

acceptable as providing full torsional restraint; where purlins are attached to tension flange, they
should be capable of providing positional restraint to that flange but are unlikely (due to the rather
light purlin/rafter connections normally employed) to be capable of preventing twist and bending
moment based on the lateral instability of the compression flange.
13. Write the Special features of limit state design method?
• Serviceability and the ultimate limit state design of steel structural systems and their
components.
• Due importance has been provided to all probable and possible design conditions that could
cause failure or make the structure unfit for its intended
• The basis for design is entirely dependent on actual behaviour of materials in structures and the
performance of real structures, established by tests and long-term observations
• The main intention is to adopt probability theory and related statistical methods in the design.
• It is possible to take into account a number of limit states depending upon the particular instance.

16 MARK QUESTIONS

1. Design a simply supported beam to carry uniformly distributed load of 44 kN/m. The effective
Span of beam is 8 m. the effective length of compression flange of the beam is also 8 m. the ends
of beam are not to free to rotate at the bearings.

2. The effective length of compression flange of simply supported beam MB 500 @ 0.869 kN/m.
Determine the safe uniformly distributed load per metre length which can be placed over the beam
having an effective span of 8 m. the ends of beam are restrained against rotation at the bearings.
3. ISMB 550 @1.037 kN/ m has been used as simply supported over a span of 4 m .the ends of
beam are restrained against torsion but not against lateral bending. Determine the safe UDL per
metre, which the beam can carry.

4.Design rolled steel I- sections for a simply supported beam with a clear span of 6m .it carries a
UDL of 50 KN per metre exclusive of self-weight of the girder .the beam is laterally unsupported.

5.Check the beam section WB 500 @1.45 kN/m against web crippling and web buckling if
reaction at the end of beam is 179.6 KN, The length of bearing plate at the support is 120 mm.
design bearing plate. The bearing plate is set in masonry.

PART - C
ASSIGNMENT QUESTIONS

1. A beam simply supported over an effective span of 7m, carries an uniformly distributed load of
50kN/m inclusive of its own weight. The depth of the beam is restricted to 450mm. design the
beam, assuming that the compression flange of the beam is laterally supported by a floor
construction. Take fy = 250N/mm2 and E = 2X105N/mm2. Assuming width of the support is
230mm. (May/June 2007).

2. Design a bearing stiffener for a welded plate girder with the following specifications.
Web = 1000mm X6mm thick.
Flanges = 2 Nos. of 350X20mm plate on each side.
Support reaction = 350kN.
Width of the support = 300mm.. (May/June 2007).

3. A simply supported steel joist with a 4.0m effective span carries a udl of 40kN/m over its span
inclusive of self-weight. The beam is laterally unsupported. Design a suitable section. Take fy =
250N/mm2. (Nov/Dec 2007)

4. Design the step by step procedure for design of vertical and horizontal stiffeners in a plate
girder. (Nov/Dec 2007
 UNIT-V
TWO MARK QUESTION AND ANSWERS

1. What are main benefits of using composite floors with profiled steel decking?

i. Savings in steel weight are typically 30% to 50% over non-composite Construction
ii. Greater stiffness of composite beams results in shallower depths for the same span. Hence
lower storey heights are adequate resulting in savings in cladding costs, reduction in wind loading
and savings in foundation costs.
iii. Faster rate of construction.

2. Explain about the importance of steel decking.

• It supports loads during construction and acts as a working platform

• It develops adequate composite action with concrete to resist the imposed loading Design of Steel
• It transfers in-plane loading by diaphragm action to vertical bracing or shear walls
• It stabilizes the compression flanges of the beams against lateral buckling, until concrete
hardens.
• It reduces the volume of concrete in tension zone
• It distributes shrinkage strains, thus preventing serious cracking of concrete

3. What is meant by Composite Beam Stage

The composite beam formed by employing the profiled steel sheeting is different from the
one with a normal solid slab, as the profiling would influence its strength and stiffness. This is
termed ‘composite beam stage’. In this case, the profiled deck, which is fixed transverse to the
beam, results in voids within the depth of the associated slab.

4. Write short notes on composite slab stage

The structural behaviour of the composite slab is similar to that of a reinforced concrete
beam with no shear reinforcement. Steel sheeting provides adequate tensile capacity in order to act
with the concrete in bending. However, the shear between the steel and concrete must be carried
by friction and bond between the two materials. The mechanical keying action of the indents is
important. This is especially so in open trapezoidal profiles, where the indents must also provide
resistance to vertical separation.

5. What are economical considerations for industrial truss?

• Method of fabrication and erection to be followed, facility for shop fabrication available,
transportation restrictions, field assembly facilities.Desigof Steel f Technology Madras
• Preferred practices and past experience.
• Availability of materials and sections to be used in fabrication.
• Erection technique to be followed and erection stresses.
• Method of connection preferred by the contractor and client (bolting, welding or riveting).
• Choice of as rolled or fabricated sections.
• Simple design with maximum repetition and minimum inventory of material.
6. Write about basics of plastic analysis?
In plastic analysis and design of a structure, the ultimate load of the structure as a whole is
regarded as the design criterion. The term plastic has occurred due to the fact that the ultimate load
is found from the strength of steel in the plastic range.
This method is rapid and provides a rational approach for the analysis of the structure. It
also provides striking economy as regards the weight of steel since the sections required by this
method are smaller in size than those required by the method of elastic analysis.

7. What is meant by first yield moment?

As W is increased gradually, the bending moment at every section increases and the
stresses also increase. At a section close to the support where the bending moment is maximum,
the stresses in the extreme fibers reach the yield stress. The moment corresponding to this state is
called the first yield moment My, of the cross section.

8. Write about Principles of plastic analysis

(i) Mechanism condition: The ultimate or collapse load is reached when a mechanism is formed.
The number of plastic hinges developed should be just sufficient to form a mechanism.
(ii) Equilibrium condition: ΣFx = 0, ΣFy = 0, ΣMxy = 0
(iii) Plastic moment condition: The bending moment at any section of the structure should not be
more than the fully plastic moment of the section.

9. State that Uniqueness theorem

If both the above criteria are satisfied, then the resulting load factor corresponds to its
value at rigid plastic collapse (λp).

10. Explain about Crane gantry girders

The function of the crane girders is to support the rails on which the traveling cranes move.
These are subjected to vertical loads from crane, horizontal lateral loads due to surge of the crane,
that is, the effect of acceleration and braking of the loaded crab and swinging of the suspended
load in the transverse direction, and longitudinal force due to acceleration and braking of the crane
as a whole.

11. What are the different types of floors used in steel-framed buildings?

a) Concrete slabs supported by open-web joists?

b) One-way and two-way reinforced concrete slabs supported on steel beams
c) Concrete slab and steel beam composite floors
d) Profiled decking floors
e) Pre-cast concrete slab floors.

12. What are the advantages of steel-decking floors?

(i) They do not need form work

(ii) The lightweight concrete is used resulting in reduced dead weight
(iii) The decking distributes shrinkage strains, thus prevents serious cracking
(iv) The decking stabilizes the beam against lateral buckling, until the concrete
(v) The cells in decking are convenient for locating services.

13. Write about Pre-cast concrete floors

Pre-cast concrete floors offer speedy erection and require only minimal formwork.
Light-weight aggregates are generally used in the concrete, making the elements light
and easy to handle. Typical pre-cast concrete floor slab sections are shown in Fig. It
is necessary to use cast in place mortar topping of 25 to 50 mm before installing other
Floor coverings. Larger capacity cranes are required for this type of construction when
compared with those required for profiled decking. Usually pre-stressing of the pre-cast
elements is also done.

14. What are assumptions are made for arrangement of live load in the analysis of frames?

a) Consideration is limited to combination of:

i) Design dead load on all spans with full design live load on two adjacent spans and
ii) Design dead load on all spans with full design live load on alternate pans.

b) When design live load does not exceed three-fourths of the design dead load, the load
arrangement of design dead load and design live load on all the spans can be used.

15. Explain about Drift Analysis

Drift in building frames is a result of flexural and shear mode contributions, due to the
column axial deformations and to the diagonal and girder deformations, respectively. In low-rise
braced structures, the shear mode displacements are the most significant and, will largely
determine the lateral stiffness of the structure.
In medium to high-rise structures, the higher axial forces and deformations in the columns,
and the accumulation of their effects over a greater height, cause the flexural component of
displacement to become dominant.
 16 -MARK QUESTIONS

1. A roof truss- shed is to be built Jodhpur city area for an industrial use. Determine the basic wind
pressure .The use of shed 18 m* 30 m

2. An industrial roof shed of size 20 m* 30 m is proposed to be constructed at Mangalore near a

hillock of 160 m and slope is 1 in 2.8. The roof shed is to be built at a height of 120 m from the
base of the hill. Determine the design wind pressure on the slope. The height of roof shed shall be
12m

3.A communications tower of 80 m height is proposed to be built hill top height 520 m with a
gradient of 1in 5. The horizontal approach distance is 2.8 m km from the level ground .The tower
is proposed at Abu mount .Determine the design wind pressure.

4. Locate the principal axes of ISA 200 mm* 100 mm * 10 mm. Determine principal moment of
inertia and radius of gyration about the principal axes for this angle section.

5. LB 200 @ 0.198 kN/m is subjected to bending moment 12 kN-m. The plate of loading passes
through centroid of beam and it is inclined 8o with the YY-axis in the anti-clockwise direction.
Locate the neutral axis. Determine maximum bending stress induced stress in the beam section.

PART - C
ASSIGNMENT QUESTIONS

1. Design a purlin for a roof truss having the following data:

Span of the truss = 6.0m
Spacing of truss = 3m c/c.
Inclinaion of roof = 30o
Spacing of Purlin = 2m c/c
Wind pressure = 1.5 kN/m2
Roof coverage = A.C Sheeting weighing 200 N/m2
Provide a channel section Purlin. (Dec 2007).

2. Design a gantry girder to be used in an industrial building carrying an EOT crane for the
following data:
Crane capacity = 200 kN.
Total self weight of all components = 240 kN.
Minimum approach at th carne hook of gantry girder = 1.2m
Wheel base = 3.5m
C/C distance between gantry rails = 16m
C/C distance between columns = 8m
Self weight of rail section = 300 N/m
Yield stress = 250 N/mm2
Design the main gantry section. Connection design not required. . (Dec 2007).

3. Design the angle purlin for the following specifications:

Span of truss = 9m c/c.
Pitch = 1/5 of span
Spacing of purlin = 1.4 c/c.
Load from roofing material = 200 N/m2.
Wind load = 1200 N/m2.
4. Determine the dead load, live load and wind load on a FINK type truss for the following data
and mark the loads on the nodes of the truss.
Span = 12m
Pitch = ¼ of span
Height at eves level = 10m from the ground
Spacing of truss = 5m c/c.

4. Design the step by step procedure for design of vertical and horizontal stiffeners in a plate
girder. (Nov/Dec 2007)