Course Overview
ASCT 1120 introduces students to the design and detailing of steel structures. Topics include design of steel beams, columns, OWSJs, steel tension members, bolted and welded connections for beams and beams-columns, as well as concepts and techniques required to produce engineering and shop drawings for fabrication of structural steel members according to building code requirements.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
8.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Define physical properties and characteristics of steel (Yield Stress, Tensile Strength).
- Identify types of Steel profiles, Welds and Fasteners.
- Use CISC and ASD manuals.
- Apply both ASD and LRFD methods of analysis and design of steel members.
- Design column base plates, framed-bolted connections.
- Design steel beams, columns and beam-columns.
- Select Open Web Steel Joist (OWSJ) and steel decking for a roof system.
- Produce structural steel framing plans and anchor rod plans and details.
- Develop shop fabrication drawings for steel beams, columns and stairs.
- Correctly interpret and create system of marks, index sheets and sheet numbers in structural steel detailing.
- Produce bolt lists and material lists (BOM).
- Interpret Master Format - Division #5: Metals.
Effective as of Fall 2007
Related Programs
Structural Steel Design and Detailing (ASCT 1120) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Construction and the Environment
- Architectural and Structural CADD and Graphics Technician (Structural Option)
Certificate Full-time
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