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Structural Steel Design

Explore steel members, stability and connections, with calculation exercises and model checks.

Available course · 20 modules
  1. 1Structural steel as a material
  2. 2Design basis, actions and combinations
  3. 3Structural forms, load paths and modelling
  4. 4Analysis methods, imperfections and second-order effects
  5. 5Steel sections and cross-section classification
  6. 6Cross-section resistance
  7. 7Compression members and flexural buckling
  8. 8Beams and lateral-torsional buckling
  9. 9Beam-columns and frame stability
  10. 10Plate girders, built-up members and local effects
  11. 11Steel–concrete composite beams
  12. 12Bolts, pins and welds
  13. 13Connection and joint design
  14. 14Column bases and anchorages
  15. 15Single-storey buildings and portal frames
  16. 16Multi-storey steel buildings
  17. 17Crane-supporting structures
  18. 18Fabrication, erection and durability
  19. 19A complete steel building
  20. 20Checking, review and knowing what you do not know

Course references
  • BS EN 1993-1-1 and its UK National Annex — the primary design basis for this course
  • BS EN 1993-1-5 (plated elements), 1-8 (joints), 1-9 (fatigue), 1-10 (toughness)
  • BS EN 1990 and BS EN 1991 — basis of design and actions
  • BS EN 1090-2 — execution of steel structures
  • I. Vayas, J. Ermopoulos and G. Ioannidis, Design of Steel Structures to Eurocodes
  • The Steel Construction Institute, guidance and design guides