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STEEL STRUCTURE ANALYSIS

Location

Dubai, UAE

Date

From Date: 07-Jul-2025
To Date: 11-Jul-2025

Duration

5 days

Language

ENGLISH

Discipline

CIVIL ENGINEERING

Introduction

This course is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the analysis and design of steel structures. It covers fundamental principles of structural analysis, material properties, and the application of steel in various types of buildings and infrastructure. The course also explores modern techniques for analyzing and designing steel structures to meet safety, performance, and regulatory requirements.

Objective

By the end of the course, participants will be able to understand

Understand the basic principles of structural analysis and steel material behavior.
Learn how to apply different analysis methods to steel structures.
Gain insights into the design of steel members and connections.
Familiarize with relevant codes and standards for steel structure design.
Develop the ability to assess and optimize the performance of steel structures under various loads.

Audience

Structural Engineers
Civil Engineers
Architects
Construction Professionals
Steel Fabricators and Erectors
Designers and Planners in Steel Construction

Content

Day 1: Introduction to Steel Structures

Overview of Steel as a Construction Material
Types of Steel Structures: Buildings, Bridges, Industrial Frames
Properties of Steel: Strength, Ductility, and Weldability
Basic Principles of Structural Analysis for Steel Frames
Introduction to Load Types: Dead Load, Live Load, Wind Load, Seismic Load

Day 2: Structural Analysis of Steel Frames

Methods of Structural Analysis: Force Method, Displacement Method, Finite Element Analysis
Determining Internal Forces in Beams, Columns, and Frames
Analysis of Trusses and Frames under Static Loads
Influence of Lateral Forces: Wind, Earthquake, and Temperature Effects
Stability Considerations and Buckling of Steel Members

Day 3: Design of Steel Members

Design of Steel Beams: Bending, Shear, and Deflection
Design of Steel Columns: Axial Load and Bending
Designing for Combined Loading: Bending, Axial Load, and Torsion
Local Buckling and Design of Plate Elements
Section Selection and Material Specifications for Steel Members

Day 4: Connections in Steel Structures

Types of Steel Connections: Riveted, Bolted, and Welded Connections
Design of Simple and Rigid Connections
Connection Design for Shear, Tension, and Moment
Behavior of Connections under Different Loading Conditions
Fatigue and Creep Considerations in Steel Connections

Day 5: Codes, Standards, and Practical Considerations

Overview of Structural Codes and Standards (AISC, Eurocodes, etc.)
Design Philosophy: Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) vs. Allowable Stress Design (ASD)
Practical Design Considerations and Cost Optimization
Introduction to Advanced Design Software for Steel Structures

NOTE:

Pre-& Post Tests will be conducted.

Case Studies, Group Exercises, Group Discussions, Last Day reviews, and assessments will be carried out.

Certificate

Define Management Consultants Certificate of course completion will be issued to all attendees.

Methodology

A highly interactive combination of lectures and discussion sessions will be managed to maximize the amount and quality of information and knowledge transfer. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. You will also be encouraged to raise your own questions and to share in the development of the right answers using your own analysis and experiences. Tests of multiple-choice type will be made available on daily basis to examine the effectiveness of delivering the course.

Very useful Course Materials will be given.

30% Lectures
30% Workshops and work presentation
20% Group Work& Practical Exercises
20% Videos& General Discussions

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