CEME 7303 - Structural Steel Design

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2022

The aim of this course is to provide students with a thorough understanding of the iterative nature of design and the fundamental principles on which the analyses are based. The course covers the design and analysis of a steel frame structure for local and global buckling as well as material failure. Wherever possible, analyses are based on fundamental principles which are globally relevant and are assessed through quizzes and/or exams. The course also attempts to develop the students' ability as an engineer and problem solver and which is assessed through the submission of a practical report. Topics are taken from: steel beams; steel columns; beam-columns, design of bolted and welded connections.

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Course Details

Course Code	CEME 7303
Course	Structural Steel Design
Coordinating Unit	School of Civil, Environmental & Mining Eng
Term	Semester 2
Level	Postgraduate Coursework
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 4 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	N
Assumed Knowledge	C&ENVENG 2025 or CEME 2001
Assessment	May include assignments, practical report, final exam and quizzes - details at beginning of Semester.

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr Mohamed Ali Sadakkathulla

Dr.Mohamed "Ali" Sadakkathulla
Senior lecturer
Office: Engineering North N234
School of Civil, Environmental & Mining Engineeing
University of Adelaide, ADELAIDE (AUSTRALIA)
E-mail: ali.mohamed@adelaide.edu.au
Phone: +61-8-83133968

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

Course Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

1 Calculate the acceptable design loading for steel beams and columns using AS1100 and AS4100;
2 Descriptive formula and code based understanding of the steel design fundamentals;
3 Explain steel design and analysis through lab practicals and design assignments;
4 Analyse and design simple steel girders for flexure and buckling;
5 Analyse and design simple steel girders for shear;
6 Analyse and design bolted and steel connections;
7 Analyse beam-columns and frames.
8 Understand the fundamental behaviour of steel-concrete composite girders

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

University Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.	1-8
Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.	1-8
Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.	1-8
Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.	1-8
Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.	1-8
Attribute 6: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.	1-8
Attribute 7: Digital capabilities Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.	1-8
Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.	1-8

Learning Resources

Required Resources

Required :
•Australian Standards will be referred to at various points throughout the course
AS 4100 Steel structures ;These are available through the library at:
https://libguides.adelaide.edu.au/standards

Lecture Slides (Power Point): To be available on MyUni.

Recommended Resources

Text Book: Steel Designer’s Handbook, B. Gorencr, R. Tinyou and A. Syam

Online Learning

1. Lecture slides and lecture recordings (Echo360) in MyUni

2. Softcopies of standards and textbooks available from Library

Learning & Teaching Modes

Module 1: Basic design of steel beams
Module 2: Design of Bending Members (Beams) – Local Buckling
Module 3: Design of Bending Members (Beams) – Global Buckling
Module 4: Design of Axially Loaded Columns Based on Local and Global Buckling
Module 5: Design of Beam-Columns
Module 6: Design of Stiffened and Unstiffened Webs of Beams for Shear
Module 7: Design of Connections –Simple Bolted and Welded Joints; Analysis; Introduction and Design of Tension Members
Module 8: Design of Steel Concrete Composite Beams and Slabs

Note: The above 8 modules form the syllabus for final examination, irrespective of whether any home assignment problems are given from these modules or not.

PRACTICAL REPORT- APPLICATION OF CONCEPTS FROM MODULES 1-3 &6

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

A note on workload

•The universities policy is for every hour of classes you should be spending 3 hours of external study

•At some points during the course you will likely to need to put in the full 12 hours independent study.

Learning Activities Summary

Week

Listen to

Assessment due by

(25/7/22-29/7/22)

Beams under bending-Part1

Lectures -1,2,3a &3b

(1/8/22-5/8/22)

Beams under bending-

Lectures -4,5 &6

(8/8/22-13/8/22)

Beams under bending-Part2

Lectures -1,2 &3

Asst-1- 11/8/22

(16/8/22-20/8/22)

Beams under bending-Part2

Lecture -4 ; Columns

(22/8/22-26/8/22)

Frames-Lectures 1,2 &3

Steel pracs-24/8/22-9am to 12pm

Asst-2- 22/8/22

(29/8/22-2/9/22)

Shear-Lectures 1&2; tension members

Steel pracs-31/8/22-9am to 12pm

Asst-3- 2/9/22

(5/9/22-9/9/22)

Combined actions-Theory;

Combined actions-Examples

Steel pracs-7/9/22-9am to 12pm

Online Quiz on 9/9/22

(3pm-5pm)

(11/9/22-15/9/22)

Bolted Connections-Lectures 1,2 &3

Listen to video recording of long beam practicals & start working on lab data

Asst-4- 17/9/22

Week

Listen to

Assessment due by

(25/7/22-29/7/22)

Beams under bending-Part1

Lectures -1,2,3a &3b

(1/8/22-5/8/22)

Beams under bending-

Lectures -4,5 &6

(8/8/22-13/8/22)

Beams under bending-Part2

Lectures -1,2 &3

Asst-1- 11/8/22

(16/8/22-20/8/22)

Beams under bending-Part2

Lecture -4 ; Columns

(22/8/22-26/8/22)

Frames-Lectures 1,2 &3

Steel pracs-24/8/22-9am to 12pm

Asst-2- 22/8/22

(29/8/22-2/9/22)

Shear-Lectures 1&2; tension members

Steel pracs-31/8/22-9am to 12pm

Asst-3- 2/9/22

(5/9/22-9/9/22)

Combined actions-Theory;

Combined actions-Examples

Steel pracs-7/9/22-9am to 12pm

Online Quiz on 9/9/22

(3pm-5pm)

(11/9/22-15/9/22)

Bolted Connections-Lectures 1,2 &3

Listen to video recording of long beam practicals & start working on lab data

Asst-4- 17/9/22

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Assessment Related Requirements

1.End of Semester Examination – 60% (3 Hours)
HURDLE REQUIREMENT: YOU HAVE TO SCORE AT LEAST 40%( 24 marks out of 60marks) of the marks allotted allotted for the final examination to pass this cours

Assessment Detail

Assessment Detail
Assessments

1.End of Semester Examination – 60% (3 Hours)
HURDLE REQUIREMENT: YOU HAVE TO SCORE AT LEAST 40%( 24 marks out of 60marks) of the marks allotted allotted for the final examination to pass this course.

2. Quiz –10% (2hours)
3.Homework Assignments – 10%
A total of five homework assignments will be given worth 15% of the marks. The problems will be uploaded on MyUni (Week 2 onwards) and you will get 1 week time to solve these problems. Please follow the submission mode and due date and time mentioned in the assignment problem file. Late submission will incur a deduction of 10% marks for every day of delay in submission.
4.Practical report– 20% (Group (4students) REPORTS)
Submit by the deadline given in practical handout. Late submission will incur a deduction of 20% marks for every day of delay in submission.

Submission

All assignments, quiz and practical report are online submission (single PDF file only).

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

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