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This course is essential for civil and structural engineering students and professionals involved in the design and construction of steel structures. Steel is widely used in modern infrastructure due to its high strength-to-weight ratio, speed of construction, and recyclability. Understanding steel design principles is crucial for working in building design firms, infrastructure consultancies, fabrication industries, and construction companies.

Enrolling in this course helps learners gain strong design and detailing skills aligned with industry practices and design codes. It is highly relevant for competitive examinations, higher studies, and professional roles in structural engineering, especially in sectors such as industrial structures, high-rise buildings, bridges, and offshore structures.

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Design Of Steel Structures

45 Lectures

1452 min

Lecture 1 : Introduction to Design of Steel Structures (Limit State Method)
Preview
32 min
Lecture 2: Steel as a Structural Material
32 min
Lecture 3: Limit State Design
40 min
Lecture 4 : Introduction to Connections
38 min
Lecture 5 : Introduction to Bolt Connections
31 min
Lecture 6 : Design of Ordinary Black Bolts
33 min
Lecture 7: Worked out Examples on Design of Ordinary Black Bolts
37 min
Lecture 8 : Design of High Strength Friction Grip Bolts
27 min
Lecture 9: Weld connection
34 min
Lecture 10: Design of Fillet Welds
32 min
Lecture 11: Design of Butt Welds
29 min
Lecture 12: Design of Plug and Slot Weld
34 min
Lecture 13: Eccentric Connection (Load Lying in Plane of Bolted Joint)
30 min
Lecture 14: Design of Eccentric Connection (Load Lying in Plane of Bolted Joint)
32 min
Lecture 15 : Eccentric Connection (Load Lying in Plane of Welded Joint)
26 min
Lecture 16: Eccentric Connection (Load Lying Perpendicular to Plane of Bolted Joint)
29 min
Lecture 17: Design of Eccentric Connection (Load Lying Perpendicular to Plane of Bolted Joint)
29 min
Lecture 18: Eccentric Connection (Load Lying Perpendicular to Plane of Welded Joint)
32 min
Lecture 19 : Tension Members and Net Area
30 min
Lecture 20 : Calculation of Net Area in Tension Members
29 min
Lecture 21: Design Strength of Tension Member
35 min
Lecture 22: Strength Calculation of Tension Members
31 min
Lecture 23: Strength of Tension Members with Weld Connection
35 min
Lecture 24: Steps for Design of Tension Members
48 min
Lecture 25 : Design Calculation for Tension Members
40 min
Lecture 26 Design of Gusset Plate
31 min
Lecture 27 Lug Angles
32 min
Lecture 28 Splices in Tension Members
33 min
Lecture 29 Compression Members
33 min
Lecture 30 Design Strength of Compression Members
27 min
Lecture 31 : Compressive Strength
29 min
Lecture 32: Compressive Strength of Angle Struts
33 min
Lecture 33: Compressive Strength of Double Angles
26 min
Lecture 34: Design of Compression Members
36 min
Lecture 35 : Design of Builtup Compression Members
29 min
Lecture 36 : Lacing Systems
30 min
Lecture 37 : Design of Lacing Systems
39 min
Lecture 38 : Connection Design of Lacing Systems
38 min
Lecture 39 : Design of Double Lacing System
35 min
Lecture 40 : Batten Plates
28 min
Lecture 41 : Design of Batten Plates using Bolt Connection
34 min
Lecture 42 : Design of Batten Plates using Weld Connection
26 min
Lecture 43 : Design of Column Splices
30 min
Lecture 44: Design of Column Splices due to Shear
28 min
Lecture 45 : Introduction to Flexural Members: Beams
30 min

Course details

The Design of Steel Structures course provides an in-depth understanding of the behavior, analysis, and design of steel structural elements used in buildings, bridges, industrial structures, and infrastructure projects. The course explains the mechanical properties of structural steel, different forms of steel sections, and how steel members respond to axial loads, bending, shear, and combined forces.

The course introduces limit state design philosophy and relevant design standards, focusing on the strength, stability, and serviceability of steel structures. Learners study the design of tension members, compression members, beams, beam–columns, and connections under various loading conditions. Emphasis is placed on buckling behavior, stability analysis, and detailing practices that ensure structural safety and constructability. Practical aspects such as fabrication, erection, corrosion protection, and quality control are also integrated into the course to bridge theory and real-world application.

By the end of the course, learners develop the ability to analyze and design steel structural components, interpret design codes, and prepare safe and economical steel structural systems.

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Course suitable for

Rail & Transport
Oil & Gas
Energy & Utilities
Civil & Structural
Health, Safety & Environmental

Key topics covered

Introduction to steel structures and properties of structural steel
Steel sections, rolled shapes, and built-up members
Limit state design philosophy and design codes
Loads and load combinations for steel structures
Design of tension members
Design of compression members and columns
Buckling behavior and stability of steel members
Design of beams and flexural members
Design of beam–columns under combined forces
Design of bolted and welded connections
Design of industrial steel structures and trusses
Design of gantry girders and portal frames
Structural detailing and drawing preparation
Fabrication, erection, and quality control
Corrosion protection and maintenance of steel structures

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