CE 322 (Lesson 1 - )
CE 322 (Lesson 1 - )
CE 322 (Lesson 1 - )
➲ Structural design
➲ Structural loads
➲ Structural steel
➲ Standard cross-sectional steel shapes
⇒ hot-rolled shapes
⇒ commonly used built-up shapes
⇒ cold-formed shapes
➲ Recap on the topic Stresses
➲ ASEP Steel Handbook
STRUCTURAL DESIGN
The structural design of buildings, whether of structural steel or reinforced concrete,
requires the determination of the overall proportions and dimensions of the
supporting framework and the selection of the cross sections of individual
members.
In most cases the functional design will have been done by an architect, and the
structural engineer must work within the constraints imposed by this design.
05 Detailing, drawing, and
Structural planning preparation of schedules
01 04
STRUCTURAL
DESIGN PROCESS Design of structural
members
Load computations
02 03
Determination of methods
of analysis
STRUCTURAL LOADS
● those that are permanent
01 DEAD LOADS ●
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includes the weight of the structure itself
include the weight of nonstructural components
02 LIVE LOADS
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may or may not be acting on the structure at any given time
location may not be fixed
the magnitude is not as well defined as that of dead load
03 WIND LOAD
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exerts a pressure or suction on the exterior surfaces of a building
usually not as important for low buildings
04 EARTHQUAKE LOADS ●
there is a reasonable probability of occurrence
the effects of the earthquake are simulated by a system of
horizontal loads acting at each floor level of the building
05 OTHERS
● often treated as separate categories, such as hydrostatic pressure
and soil pressure
STRUCTURAL STEEL
The various properties of structural steel, including strength and ductility, are
determined by its chemical composition. Structural steels can be grouped
according to their composition as follows.
1. Plain carbon steels: mostly iron and carbon, with less than 1% carbon.
2. Low-alloy steels: iron and carbon plus other components (usually less than
5%).
3. High-alloy or specialty steels: similar in composition to the low-alloy steels
but with a higher percentage of the components added to iron and carbon.
STANDARD CROSS-SECTIONAL SHAPES
In the design process outlined earlier, one of the objectives is the selection of the
appropriate cross sections for the individual members of the structure being
designed.
Most often, this selection will entail choosing a standard cross-sectional shape
that is widely available rather than requiring the fabrication of a shape with unique
dimensions and properties. The largest category of standard shapes includes
those produced by hot-rolling.
Cross sections of some of the more commonly used hot-rolled shapes are shown.
Other frequently used cross-sectional shapes are shown.
Other shapes are available, but those just described are the ones most frequently
used. In most cases, one of these standard shapes will satisfy design
requirements. If the requirements are especially severe, then a built-up section,
such as one of those shown, may be needed.
Another category of steel products for structural applications is cold-formed steel.
Structural shapes of this type are created by bending thin material such as sheet
steel or plate into the desired shape without heating. Typical cross sections are
shown.
RECAP ON STRESSES