TUTORIAL 1 Theoretical of Structural Steel Q1. Q2. List five (5) function of structural steelwork.

. Define the following steel structural element: i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. vii. viii. Q3. Beam Trusses / Lattice girders Ties Struts Purlins Rafter Bracing Steel connections

Steel design may be based on four design theories which are simple design method, continuous design method, semi-continuous design method and experimental verification. Explain briefly each theory. Give three (3) advantages and disadvantages of steel as structural materials. Describe four (4) steel sections. Elaborate three (3) types of load which need to be considered in design. Define the terms below:i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. vii. Partial safety factors Characteristic loads Local buckling Web bearing Web buckling Ductility of steel Lateral torsional buckling

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Briefly explain the concepts of Elastic Design, Plastic Design and the Limit State Design. Elaborate the terms of serviceability limit states. Explain the difference between Universal Column steel and Universal UB steel.

AFH/UiTMPP/Dec2012