CE 4560 - Structural Design - Steel (3)

The theory and design of structural steel tension members, compression members, beams, beam-columns, simple connections, and eccentric connections. Design philosophies and probabilistic basis of load and resistance factors are discussed. This course prepares students for the effective use of the American Institute of Steel Construction Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) specification.

Prerequisite(s): ETC 311, CE 304, or CE 3501; CE 305L or CE 3501L; and BSCE, BSCET, BSCEM, or MSCE Major.
Component(s): Lecture
Contact Hour(s): 3 hours lecture/discussion
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
Course Category: Major Course