Design and construction of steel structures depends on the properties of structural structures. Different properties of steel and their importance in design and construction of steel structures are discussed.
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14 Types of Rolled Steel Sections -Shapes, Sizes and Properties
Rolled steel sections are available in various forms for use in Steel Construction. Shapes, sizes and properties of these rolled steel sections are discussed.
Typical Joint Detailing of Steel Hollow Sections -Types of Joints
Typical Joint Detailing of Steel Hollow Sections Detailing of joints in steel structure is as much important as detailing of main structural members. Ultimately loads from structures are transferred to different structural members through joints. So, a good detailing of ...
TENSION MEMBERS-CROSS-SECTION & BEHAVIOUR
Tension members are considered to be carrying only axial force. Tension members are subjected to uniform stress because their entire cross-section is used for carrying axial forces. Ties, suspenders of cable stayed and suspension bridges, building suspenders hung from central ...
STEEL CONCRETE COMPOSITE BEAMS
Steel concrete composite beams consists of a steel beam over which a reinforced concrete slab is cast with shear connectors. In conventional composite construction, concrete slabs are simply rested over steel beams and supported by them. These two components act ...
GANTRY GIRDER DESIGN BASIS
Overhead travelling cranes are used in factories and workshops to lift heavy materials, equipments, etc and to carry them from one place to the other. These cranes are either hand operated or electrically operated. The crane consists of a bridge ...
Types and Design of Steel Chimney Structure
Steel chimneys are structures with tall, slender and tapering with circular cross sections. They are ideally suited for process work where a low thermal capacity required and short heat-up period. This article presents different types of steel chimneys are their ...
LIMIT STATES OF STEEL DESIGN
For a structural designer, it is most important to ensure that the structures and facilities designed by him are: Fit for their purpose Safe Economical and durable. Thus, safety is most important responsibility of a structural designer. But it is ...