COURSE INFORMATION Course Title: FUNDAMENTAL OF STEEL DESIGN

Code	Course Type	Regular Semester	Theory	Practice	Lab	Credits	ECTS
CE 348	B	6	2	2	0	3	5

Academic staff member responsible for the design of the course syllabus (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature)	NA
Lecturer (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours:	Armando Demaj , Friday 11:00-13:00
Second Lecturer(s) (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours:	NA
Teaching Assistant(s) and Office Hours:	NA
Language:	English
Compulsory/Elective:	Compulsory
Classroom and Meeting Time:	Tuesdays @ 08:45-10:30 Thursdays 08:45-10:30
Course Description:	Understanding the main principles and the fundamental concepts of designing the steel structures; Design of structural elements under various loading types; Design and analysis of connections.
Course Objectives:	Understanding the main principles and the fundamental concepts of designing the steel structures; Design of structural elements under various loading types; Design and analysis of connections.

COURSE OUTLINE

Week	Topics
1	Introduction to Steel Structures
2	Introduction to the Eurocodes
3	Steel Mechanical properties
4	Cross-sectional resistance of members (Tension members)
5	Cross-sectional resistance of members (Compression members & Cross-sectional classification)
6	Cross-sectional resistance of members (Flexural and shear verification)
7	Buckling resistance of members (Compression)
8	MIDTERM
9	Beam-column behavior
10	Connection (General)
11	Connection (Bolts)
12	Connection (Welds)
13	Connection (Analysis & Design)
14	Review

Prerequisite(s):	-
Textbook:	"The Behaviour and Design of Steel Structures to EC3",Fourth edition, N.S. Trahair, M.A. Bradford, D.A. Nethercot, and L. Gardner, Taylor & Francis,2008
Other References:	-Structural Steel Design by Jack C. McCormac, 5th Edition, Prentice Hall, 2010. -"Designers’ guide to EN 1993-1-1, EUROCODE 3: DESIGN OF STEEL STRUCTURES:GENERAL RULES AND RULES FOR BUILDINGS" L. Gardner and D.A. Nethercot, Thomas Telford Publishing, 2005. - Eurocode 3, BS EN 1993-1-1 2005. - Structural Steelwork, Design to Limit State Theory; T.J. MacGinley,T.C. Ang; Butterworth - Heinemann Ltd; Great Britain 1992. - Steel Design, Fourth Edition; William T. Segui; Thomson; Canada 2007. - Structural Steel Design; McCormac, J. C.; LRFD Method, 4th Edition. Prentice Hall, 2008.
Laboratory Work:
Computer Usage:
Others:	No

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

1	To learn the fundamentals of steel structural properties and behavior under various loading conditions
2	To understand the basic principles and design methods of steel members.
3	To be able to design and analyze steel connections.
4	To develop the ability to analyze and design simple steel building frames.
5	To be able to use Eurocodes for design and analysis.

COURSE CONTRIBUTION TO... PROGRAM COMPETENCIES (Blank : no contribution, 1: least contribution ... 5: highest contribution)

No	Program Competencies	Cont.
Bachelor in Civil Engineering (3 years) Program
1	an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering	5
2	an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs	4
3	an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams	3
4	an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems	5
5	an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility	4
6	an ability to communicate effectively	4
7	the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context	4
8	a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life long learning	5
9	a knowledge of contemporary issues	5
10	an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice	5
11	skills in project management and recognition of international standards and methodologies	3

COURSE EVALUATION METHOD

Method	Quantity	Percentage
Homework	4	5
Midterm Exam(s)	1	30
Project	1	10
Final Exam	1	40
	Total Percent:	100%

ECTS (ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD)

Activities	Quantity	Duration(Hours)	Total Workload(Hours)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours)	16	4	64
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	16	6	96
Mid-terms	1	2	2
Assignments			0
Final examination	1	3	3
Other	1	10	10
Total Work Load:			175
Total Work Load/25(h):			7
ECTS Credit of the Course:			5