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COURSE INFORMATION
Course Title: FUNDAMENTAL OF STEEL DESIGN
Code Course Type Regular Semester Theory Practice Lab Credits ECTS
CE 348 A 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) Dr. Anila Xhahysa axhahysa@epoka.edu.al
Main Course Lecturer (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours: Dr. Anila Xhahysa axhahysa@epoka.edu.al , Monday @ 14:40 - 15:40
Second Course Lecturer(s) (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours: NA
Language: English
Compulsory/Elective: Compulsory
Study program: (the study for which this course is offered) Bachelor in Civil Engineering (3 years)
Classroom and Meeting Time: Monday @ 09:40 - 12:40, D-302
Teaching Assistant(s) and Office Hours: NA
Code of Ethics: Code of Ethics of EPOKA University
Regulation of EPOKA University "On Student Discipline"
Attendance Requirement: Required
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: The Behavior and Design of Steel Structures to EC3: Understanding the main principles and the fundamental concepts of designing steel structures; Design of structural elements under various loading types; Design and analysis of joints.
BASIC CONCEPTS OF THE COURSE
1 Limit States - Conditions beyond which a structure no longer fulfills its purpose (e.g., Strength limit states for safety and Serviceability for deflection/vibration).
2 Buckling - A form of instability where a compression member (like a column) suddenly bows out before reaching its material strength.
3 Slenderness Ratio - The ratio of a member's effective length to its radius of gyration, which determines its susceptibility to buckling.
4 Load Path - The continuous route that forces (dead, live, wind) take through the structure's beams and columns to the foundation.
5 Connections - The "joints" (bolted or welded) that transfer forces between members; these are often the critical failure points if not designed correctly.
COURSE OUTLINE
Week Topics
1 Introduction to Steel Structures, Introduction to Eurocodes, Basis of Design: Limit states Design, Actions according to Eurocodes
2 Design of members, Classification of Cross Sections, Resistance of Cross Sections, Buckling resistance of members
3 Design of members in Tension
4 Laterally Restrained Beams: design for Bending, design for Shear, design for Combined Shear and Bending
5 Design of members in Compression
6 Design for Torsion
7 Midterm exam
8 Laterally Unrestrained Beams: Lateral-torsional buckling resistance
9 Beam-column behavior
10 Introduction to joints: design of bolts
11 Introduction to joints: design of welds
12 Phase1: Computer Application for Steel Structures: Beam Design, Column Design based on Eurocode 3
13 Phase2: Computer Application for Steel Structures: Joint Design based on Eurocode 3
14 Final Review
Prerequisite(s): N/A
Textbook(s): DESIGN OF STEEL STRUCTURES, Eurocode 3: Design of Steel Structures, Part 1-1 – General rules and rules for buildings Luís Simões da Silva, Rui Simões and Helena Gervásio, 2013
Additional Literature:
Laboratory Work:
Computer Usage: Yes
Others: No
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
1 To learn the fundamental design concepts of Eurocode 3 for steel structures in building construction, and their practical application.
2 To understand the basic principles and design methods of steel members that conform to Eurocode 3.
3 To learn the fundamentals of steel structural properties and behavior under various loading conditions.
4 To be able to design and analyze steel joints with reference to Eurocode 3.
5 To be able to use Eurocodes for design and analysis.
6 To solve engineering problems using computer applications.
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 4
2 an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs 3
3 an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams 5
4 an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems 2
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 3
8 a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life long learning 5
9 a knowledge of contemporary issues 4
10 an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice 3
11 skills in project management and recognition of international standards and methodologies 5
COURSE EVALUATION METHOD
Method Quantity Percentage
Midterm Exam(s)
1
30
Project
1
10
Quiz
4
5
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 3 48
Mid-terms 1 2 2
Assignments 1 4 4
Final examination 1 3 3
Other 1 4 4
Total Work Load:
125
Total Work Load/25(h):
5
ECTS Credit of the Course:
5
CONCLUDING REMARKS BY THE COURSE LECTURER

The most critical takeaway is that steel is our most ductile ally. The goal of your design isn't just to make a building stand, but to ensure that if it does fail, it does so visibly and slowly. We design for "plastic hinges" and yield zones so that occupants have time to evacuate. A structure that snaps without warning is a design failure, regardless of the math.
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