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.

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)

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.

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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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 800 MHz processor, 256 MB RAM, 8 GB hard drive with 1 GB free space available, 256 Color Display, CD-ROM drive, 800x600 (min.) video adapter, sound card, and speakers. The operating system should be Windows 2000 or XP. 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 G3 processor with firewire and USB factory built-in, 256 MB RAM, 10 GB with 1GB free space available, 256 Color Display, CD-ROM drive, 800x600 (min) video adapter, sound card, and speakers. The operating system must be MacOS 10.3 (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

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