CE 473

Course Description: Introduction to types of structural steel and steel structures. Concept of LRFD method. Strength and design of tension members with bolted and welded connections. Strength and design of columns, beams and beam-columns. Design of bolted and welded connection, splices, and column base plate. Analysis and design of roof trusses and frame structures.

Textbook(s) and/or Other Required Material:-

1- "Structural Steel Design, LRFD Method", Jack C. McCormac, James
Nelson, 2003 by Pearson Education International.
2- Manual of Steel Construction, LRFD, volume 1 and 2, Metric.