CVET-431 Structural Steel Design
Design of structural members and frames and their connections in steel structures. Topic include principles of structural design, structural loads and systems, steel grade and shapes, tension members, columns, non-composite and composite beams, beam-columns, column base plates, bolted connections and welded connections. The use of AISC Steel Manual is emphasized and a comprehensive group design project is assigned. Some computer work is involved. (Prerequisite CVET-332)