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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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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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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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The course is readily available, allowing learners to start and complete it at their own pace.

45 lectures24 hr 12 min

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