Overview
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The "Steel Multi Storeyed Building - System Design" course provides a thorough exploration of steel structure design. Beginning with foundational principles outlined in the design basis report, learners delve into critical factors like site selection and building functionality. They gain insights into geometric parameters, design life, and corrosion protection. Concrete, reinforcement, floors, roofs, and structural steel are examined alongside bolts, welds, fireproofing, and painting materials. Load calculations covering gravity, lateral, and dead loads enable accurate structural assessment. Serviceability requirements, deflection limits, and fire resistance strategies are addressed, with practical exercises enhancing understanding.
Live loads, including occupancies and specialized elements like staircases, are covered, emphasizing load layouts for optimal performance. Lateral load resisting systems such as moment frames and shear walls are explored, alongside beam and column design methods including manual and software-based approaches.
Connection design, tension members, facade support, and industrial framing are discussed, ensuring expertise across various design aspects. The course concludes with structural drawing planning, fabrication, erection procedures, and inspections, highlighting the importance of good design and construction practices throughout the project lifecycle.
Syllabus
Course 1: Design Basics of Steel Buildings
- Offered by L&T EduTech. "Design Basics of Steel Buildings" is a comprehensive course that covers all fundamental aspects of designing steel ... Enroll for free.
Course 2: Modelling, Analysis and Design of Steel Buildings
- Offered by L&T EduTech. "Modelling, Analysis & Design of Steel Buildings" is an intensive course that covers a wide range of topics ... Enroll for free.
Course 3: Construction aspects of Steel Buildings
- Offered by L&T EduTech. The Construction Aspects of Steel Buildings course offers comprehensive insights into key construction components. ... Enroll for free.
- Offered by L&T EduTech. "Design Basics of Steel Buildings" is a comprehensive course that covers all fundamental aspects of designing steel ... Enroll for free.
Course 2: Modelling, Analysis and Design of Steel Buildings
- Offered by L&T EduTech. "Modelling, Analysis & Design of Steel Buildings" is an intensive course that covers a wide range of topics ... Enroll for free.
Course 3: Construction aspects of Steel Buildings
- Offered by L&T EduTech. The Construction Aspects of Steel Buildings course offers comprehensive insights into key construction components. ... Enroll for free.
Courses
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The Construction Aspects of Steel Buildings course offers comprehensive insights into key construction components. It begins with detailed exploration of shear, moment, and splice connections, providing practical examples. Participants learn about industrial building types, structural framing, roofing, and wall materials, alongside load evaluation. Special structural elements like plate and gantry girders are covered, with focus on modeling, analysis, and design checks. Laced and battened columns are detailed. Structural drawing planning, fabrication, transportation, and erection planning are addressed, emphasizing inspections and adherence to good practices. Participants gain a holistic understanding of steel building construction, ensuring successful project implementation.
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"Design Basics of Steel Buildings" is a comprehensive course that covers all fundamental aspects of designing steel structures. Participants delve into the foundational elements essential for successful building design, including understanding the basis for design through comprehensive reports and considering site location in conjunction with building functionality. Geometric parameters of the building are explored to ensure structural integrity and aesthetic appeal. A critical aspect of the course is designing for the intended lifespan of the building, taking into account exposure conditions and implementing corrosion protection measures to enhance durability. Participants gain insight into the diverse range of materials used in steel building construction, from concrete and reinforcement to structural steel, bolts, welds, and fireproofing materials. The course introduces participants to various design loads, including gravity & lateral loads including wind, and earthquake loads. They learn to calculate wind loads using different methods, considering factors such as drag, interference, and dynamic effects. Earthquake loads are also thoroughly examined, with a focus on zone factors, response reduction factors, and calculation methods. Structural layout planning is emphasized, with considerations for grid planning tailored to specific building types. Participants explore vertical load-resisting systems, such as slabs, beams, and trusses, and gain an understanding of the significance of lateral load-resisting systems, including moment-resisting frames, braced frames, and shear walls. Participants will also learn to calculate preliminary sizes of structural elements based on design requirements and gain insights into coordinating structural design with building services. By the course's conclusion, participants emerge equipped with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices involved in designing steel buildings, ensuring safety, functionality, and longevity in their projects.
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"Modelling, Analysis & Design of Steel Buildings" is an intensive course that covers a wide range of topics essential for understanding and designing steel structures. The course begins with establishing the building information and initial model settings, followed by a detailed exploration of building geometry and member properties. Participants learn to create member groups, utilize section libraries, and assign materials. Creation and assignment of Vertical and lateral loads are thoroughly addressed, including the load combinations. Analysis and design parameters are discussed, with a focus on interpreting results from both manual and software-based approaches. Beam design is extensively covered, encompassing manual design methods, software-assisted design processes, and optimization strategies. Special attention is given to addressing failures, optimizing designs, and integrating services within beams. Column design is similarly detailed, with participants learning manual and software-based approaches, failure mitigation, and optimization techniques. The course also delves into beam-column design, considering the interaction between these structural elements and addressing base plates and anchor bolts design. Tension members and bracings are explored in depth, covering types, grades, and design methodologies. Participants gain insights into designing façade supporting structures, including mullions, transoms, and architecturally exposed steel elements. Finally, planning and design approaches for terrace floors are discussed, ensuring participants understand the unique considerations involved in this aspect of steel building design. By the end of the course, participants emerge equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to model, analyze, and design steel buildings effectively and efficiently.
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