Structural Steel Industry

Introduction to the Steel Industry

Structural Design
Grade 11/12 – TDA 3M0/4M0
 Agenda

• What is Structural Design?

• What is a Steel Detailer?
• Examples of Steel Framework
– Horizontal and Vertical Members
– Curved Members
– Complex Structural Techniques
• Tension and Compression
What is Structural Design?

Structural Design is an iterative

process of applying engineering
mechanics and past experience
to create a functional,
economic, and, most
importantly, safe structure for
the public to enjoy.
 What is a Steel Detailer?

The structural drafter is a very

important part of the structural design
team. Their primary responsibility is
to produce accurate working drawings
and erection plans. These drawings
are used to fabricate the steel in a
manufacturing facility or to assemble
the steel pieces at the construction
site.
Examples Tall Buildings
Example of a Single Floor
 Example of Structural
Members at the Worksite
Example of an Angled Roof
 Example of a
Multi-leveled Building
Example of a Curved Roof
Example of a Complex Roof
Example of an Upward View
Example of using a variety of
Structural Techniques
Example of a Tower Structure
 Example of a
Complex Curved Structure
Example of a Domed Roof
Tension and Compression

A Structural Member is in Tension when:

Force Structural Member Force

Tension is the state of

being pulled apart.
 Tension and Compression

A Structural Member is in Compression when:

Force Structural Member Force

Compression is the state of

being squeezed together.
Tension and Compression
Example #1 Force
2

1 3

Ground
Member #1 – Compression
Member #2 – Tension and Compression
Member #3 – Compression
Tension and Compression
Example #2 3 Force
2

1 4

Ground
Member #1 – Tension
Member #2 – Compression
Member #3 – Tension
Member #4 – Compression
 Acknowledgements

• Website:
wikipedia.org/wiki/Structural_design
• Website:
images.google.com