{"id":16847,"date":"2025-04-02T14:26:06","date_gmt":"2025-04-02T08:56:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/civileng.helashop.lk\/?page_id=16847"},"modified":"2025-04-02T14:28:19","modified_gmt":"2025-04-02T08:58:19","slug":"ce3030","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/eng.pdn.ac.lk\/civileng\/ce3030\/","title":{"rendered":"CE3030"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"16847\" class=\"elementor elementor-16847\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2842be8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2842be8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26b1483 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"26b1483\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4751e6e elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"4751e6e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\r\n    table {\r\n        border: 1px solid black;\r\n        font-family: Verdana;\r\n        font-size: 12pt;\r\n        border-collapse: collapse;\r\n        width: 100%;\r\n    }\r\n    td, th {\r\n        border: 1px solid black;\r\n        padding: 5px;\r\n        text-align: left;\r\n    }\r\n    @media screen and (max-width: 600px) {\r\n        table {\r\n            display: block;\r\n            overflow-x: auto;\r\n            white-space: nowrap;\r\n        }\r\n    }\r\n<\/style>\r\n<table style=\"border-color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12pt; text-indent: 0; border-collapse:collapse; margin-left:5.25pt;\" border=\"solid\" cellspacing=\"6\" cellpadding=\"5\">\r\n\r\n<tbody style=\"vertical-align: top; overflow: visible;\">\r\n\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"270\">\r\n<p><strong>Semester:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td colspan=\"8\" width=\"593\">\r\n<p>5<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"270\">\r\n<p><strong>Course Code<\/strong>:<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td colspan=\"8\" width=\"593\">\r\n<p>CE3030<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"270\">\r\n<p><strong>Course Name<\/strong>:<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td colspan=\"8\" width=\"593\">\r\n<p>Design of Steel Structures<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"270\">\r\n<p><strong>Credit Value:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td colspan=\"8\" width=\"593\">\r\n<p>2 (Notional hours:100)<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"270\">\r\n<p><strong>Prerequisites:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td colspan=\"8\" width=\"593\">\r\n<p>CE2010<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"270\">\r\n<p><strong>Core\/Optional<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td colspan=\"8\" width=\"593\">\r\n<p>Core<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td rowspan=\"2\" width=\"270\">\r\n<p><strong>Hourly Breakdown<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"87\">\r\n<p>Lecture hrs.<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td width=\"93\">\r\n<p>Tutorial hrs.<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"97\">\r\n<p>Practical hrs.<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td width=\"108\">\r\n<p>Assignment hrs.<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"208\">\r\n<p>Independent Learning &amp; Assessment hrs.<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"87\">\r\n<p>20<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td width=\"93\">\r\n<p>-<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"97\">\r\n<p>-<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td width=\"108\">\r\n<p>20<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"208\">\r\n<p>60<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td colspan=\"9\" width=\"864\">\r\n<p><strong>Course Aim: <\/strong>To impart sound knowledge on the behaviour and design of steel structures.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Intended Learning Outcomes<\/strong>:<\/p>\r\n<p>On successful completion of the course, the students should be able to;<\/p>\r\n<p>\u27a2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>explain <\/strong>properties of structural steel, section properties and the behaviour of steel structures.<\/p>\r\n<p>\u27a2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>apply <\/strong>the limit state design principles for structural design.<\/p>\r\n<p>\u27a2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>assess <\/strong>the loads and <strong>identify <\/strong>load paths in a structure.<\/p>\r\n<p>\u27a2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>design <\/strong>members and connections of a steel structure conforming to a standard code of practice.<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td colspan=\"9\" width=\"864\">\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Course Content:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>\u27a2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>Introduction to steel structures; Design concepts: <\/strong>Permissible stress, load factor, limit state<\/p>\r\n<p>\u27a2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>Limit state concept: <\/strong>Probabilistic approach, characteristic loads, characteristic strength, and partial factors of safety<\/p>\r\n<p>\u27a2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>Types of loads, their effects and load paths: <\/strong>Permanent and variable loads including imposed and wind loads, the static and dynamic nature, their effect on the structure<\/p>\r\n<p>\u27a2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>Physical and mechanical properties of structural steel: <\/strong>Safety, serviceability, durability, fire resistance and other considerations of steel structures<\/p>\r\n<p>\u27a2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>Behaviour of structural elements: <\/strong>Modes of failure, application of codes of practice, standards and specifications<\/p>\r\n<p>\u27a2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>Design of tension members<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>\u27a2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>Design of Compression members<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>\u27a2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>Design of restrained and unrestrained beams<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>\u27a2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>Design of columns: <\/strong>Columns in simple construction and continues structures (rigid beam-column connection); Lateral stability of the steel frame buildings (includes bracing design for simple frame buildings considering lateral loads &amp; geometric imperfections)<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>\u27a2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>Design of connections: <\/strong>Introduction to rigid and flexible connections, bolted and welded connections, Design of an extended end plate connection (rigid connection), Design of a partial end plate connection (simple connection), Design of base plate, Design of gusset plate<\/p>\r\n<p>\u27a2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>Robustness of structures: <\/strong>Drafting of steel details<\/p>\r\n<p>\u27a2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>Introduction to design software &amp; drafting of steel details <\/strong>: 2 hrs session in Design Class for FE analysis<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td colspan=\"9\" width=\"864\">\r\n<p><strong>Teaching \/Learning Methods:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Classroom lectures, tutorial discussions, supervised\/guided design exercises<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td colspan=\"9\" width=\"864\">\r\n<p><strong>Assessment Strategy:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr align=\"center\">\r\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"339\">\r\n<p>Continuous Assessment<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>40%<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td colspan=\"7\" width=\"525\">\r\n<p>Final Assessment<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>60%<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"339\">\r\n<p>Details:<\/p>\r\n<p>Assignments&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 30%<\/p>\r\n<p>Viva&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 10%<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td colspan=\"3\" width=\"167\">\r\n<p>Theory (%)<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>60<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td colspan=\"3\" width=\"190\">\r\n<p>Practical (%)<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>-<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td width=\"167\">\r\n<p>Other (%)<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>-<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td colspan=\"9\" width=\"864\">\r\n<p><strong>Recommended Reading<\/strong>:<\/p>\r\n<p>\u27a2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Trahair, N.S. et al. (2008). <em>The Behaviour and Design of Steel Structures to EC3<\/em>, 4th Edition, Taylor and Francis, Oxon.<\/p>\r\n<p>\u27a2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; MacGinley, T.J. and Ang,T.C. (1987).<em>Structural Steelwork: Design to Limit State Theory<\/em>, Butterworths, London.<\/p>\r\n<p>\u27a2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Steel Building Design: Concise Eurocodes, SCI Publication<\/p>\r\n<p>\u27a2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; EN 1993-1-1: 2005, Design of Steel Structures Part 1-1: General Rules and Rules for Buildings<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Semester: 5 Course Code: CE3030 Course Name: Design of Steel Structures Credit Value: 2 (Notional hours:100) Prerequisites: CE2010 Core\/Optional Core Hourly Breakdown Lecture hrs. Tutorial hrs. Practical hrs. Assignment hrs. 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