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Design of Structural Systems

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ABOUT THE COURSE:This course covers the fundamentals of load analysis, material selection, and the creation of detailed drawings and specifications for various structural components. Emphasizing both theoretical principles and practical applications, it prepares learners to create precise, effective designs that meet industry standards and regulatory requirements. The design of structural systems is crucial for ensuring safety, as it guarantees that buildings can withstand loads and stresses. Efficient designs enhance sustainability by optimizing material usage and reducing waste. A well-conceived structure provides durability, minimizing the need for costly repairs and maintenance. Ideal for civil engineering students and professionals, the course bridges the gap between conceptual design and actual construction practices, equipping participants with essential skills for the construction industry.INTENDED AUDIENCE: 75+PREREQUISITES: Reinforced Concrete Structures, Steel StructuresINDUSTRY SUPPORT: Every Civil/Structural design based organizations and firms will be benefited

Syllabus

Week 1: Introduction to the design of Concrete and steel structures: Structural Systems, Materials, Loadings and Structural Analysis; Design Codes and Handbooks – Relevant to Indian StandardWeek 2:Design philosophy for RC Structures, Working Stress Design, Ultimate Load Design, Limit State Design – IS Code recommendationWeek 3:Behavior in Flexure: Beams for Bending Moment, Design of Singly and Doubly Reinforced Rectangular Sections Design for Shear, Bond and TorsionWeek 4:Design of One and Two-way Slabs Analysis for Design Moments in Continuous SystemsWeek 5:Design of compression members - Axially and eccentrically loaded Columns. Beam-Columns for combined compression and flexureWeek 6:Design of Footings: Isolated Footing and Combined Footing
Week 7:Detailed Design of Multistoried RC Building
Week 8:Detailing of RC Slabs, Beams, columns and footings
Week 9:Design of Cantilever and Counterfort Retaining Walls
Week 10:Design of Industrial Steel Building with Truss Roof and Detailing of TrussesWeek 11:Gusseted Joints, Eccentric Connections Riveted/Welded, Beam End Connections, Built-up ColumnWeek 12:
Design and detailing of Special Structures: Pile foundation, Water tank

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Prof. T. Jothi Saravanan

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