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CE 523 Theory and Behavior of Steel Structures |
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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. |
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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.
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| 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.
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| Course Topics | Properties of Steel
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| Course Requirements | HOMEWORK: 40% EXAMINATIONS: Midterm 25%, Final 35% SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS: N/A PROJECTS: N/A
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| 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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| Computer and Internet Requirements | NCSU has recommended minimum specifications for computers used for classes. Depending on your computer needs, we recommend your computer meet or exceed the following minimum specifications below. PCs must have an Intel-compatible 1 GHz processor, 512 MB RAM, 60 GB hard drive with 1 GB free space available, 256 Color Display, CD-ROM drive, 1024x768 (min.) video adapter, sound card, and speakers. The operating system should be Windows XP Pro. Real One Player Basic (available free online) and high speed Internet connection such as cable, DSL, T1 or LAN will be required for EOL courses. MAC users must have a G4 processor with firewire and USB factory built-in, 512 MB RAM, 60 GB with 1GB free space available, 256 Color Display, CD-ROM drive, 1024x768 (min) video adapter, sound card, and speakers. The operating system must be MacOS 10.4 (minimum) along with the above RealOne and Internet specifications above. For more detailed information on computer specifications and recommendations, please refer to our website at: http://engineeringonline.ncsu.edu/currentstudents/computeraccess.htm
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| Instructor | Dr. Emmett A. Sumner, P.E., Assistant Professor
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