Basics of Steel StructuresLaajuus (4 cr)

Objective

The student becomes familiar with the properties of common types of structural steelwork as well as the applications and dimensioning thereof.

Content

Steel as a construction material, steel products. Classification of cross-sections and buckling. Flexural dimensioning, lateral buckling resistance. Dimemsioning of structural member under tension. Dimensioning of cross-sections for combined stresses. Dimensioning of structural element under compression and bending for planar buckling. Screw and weld connections