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     CE 523 Theory and Behavior of Steel Structures
 

Theory and behavior of steel structures leading to the development of design requirements contained in current specifications; flexural, torsional and flexural-torsional buckling of columns; plastic analysis of beams and frames; lateral-torsional buckling of beams; stability and strength of flat plates; beam-columns. 3 credit hours

  
     

Prerequisite
  

An undergraduate course in steel design. Familiarity with design requirements (either ASD or LRFD) of rolled steel shapes for tension, compression, and flexure is assumed. A course in differential equations. Proficiency with differential equations is assumed.

 
Course Objectives  

To understand the fundamental structural behavior of structural steel members and connections subjected to a variety of load conditions. This course deals with the theory and behavior of structural steel members, particularly those used in buildings. The AISC strength equations are developed, with an assessment of the simplifying assumptions embodied in these equations. The concepts of plastic analysis and torsion are investigated with a focus on understanding the structural behavior. The course material includes a detailed presentation of the fundamental behavior and design of shear (framing) and moment connections.

 
Course Topics  

Properties of Steel
Design Philosophies
Plastic Analysis of Beams and Frames
Connection Behavior and Design
Torsional Strength of Beams
Lateral Torsional Buckling of Beams
Flexural Torsional Buckling of Columns
Plate Girder Behavior and Design (if time permits)

 
Course Requirements  

HOMEWORK: 40%

EXAMINATIONS: Midterm 25%, Final 35%

SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS: N/A

PROJECTS: N/A

IMPORTANT NOTE: The course offered this summer was recorded during the 15-week semester at NC State University. The summer session, however, is 10 weeks in duration. Therefore, students will need to cover the course material at a considerably faster pace than during the regular semester. All course requirements must be completed during the 10-week summer session. This should be a consideration before registering for the course.

 
Textbook  

Steel Structures – Design and Behavior, Fourth Edition, Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs, N.J., Charles G. Salmon and John E. Johnson, 1996.

ISBN: 0-673-99786-3 (Available from the university bookstore)

Steel Construction Manual, Thirteenth Edition, American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), Chicago, IL 2005.

ISBN: 1-56424-055-X (Available from the instructor via AISC student discount program , Amazon.com and other retailers)

 
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Instructor   Dr. Emmett A. Sumner, P.E., Assistant Professor
Dept. of Civil, Construction, & Environmental Engineering
North Carolina State University
Campus Box 7533
2414 Campus Shore Dr.
220 Constructed Facilities Laboratory
Raleigh , NC 27695

Phone: (919) 513-4482
Fax: (919) 513-1765
E-Mail: emmett_sumner@ncsu.edu