Steel Buildings Design
Short Course
Course Aims
- Examine and explain the principles and technical requirements set in Eurocodes.
- Learn to carry out routine, as well as innovative conception, analysis and design of common and specialist structures and structural elements in accordance with standard procedures.
- Explain consideration of the environmental impacts in detailing and design.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
- Compare the various methods of design (Simple, Continuous and Semi-Rigid), and the implications and considerations of these methods. Plastic analysis.
- Design of steel beams, columns and beam-columns to EC3
- Undertake the plastic analysis of single storey steel frames using EC3
- Design single and multi-bay industrial structures including bolted and welded connections
- To design steel elements with corresponding fire resistance.
- To design composite floor/deck systems
Contribution to UK-SPEC Outcomes
- A comprehensive understanding of the scientific principles of steel building design;
- An awareness of developing technologies related to the design of steel framed buildings;
- A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of mathematical and computer models relevant to steel building design and an appreciation of their limitations;
- An understanding of concepts in structural engineering with steel and the ability to apply them in projects;
- The ability to apply mathematical and computer-based models for solving problems in steel building design;
- The ability to extract data and apply solution using computer-based tools as when appropriate
- Wide knowledge and comprehensive understanding of process and methodologies in steel building design and the ability to apply and adapt them in unfamiliar situations
- The ability to generate an innovative design for steel framed buildings to fulfil new needs;
- A thorough understanding of current practice and some appreciation of new developments in steel building design.
Important Notice
All courses are subject to availability.
English language competency
Candidates whose first language is not English will be required to show evidence of an IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent.
Duration
November, Tuesday & Thursday,
18:00 - 21:00 (5 Week)
Assessment
Coursework
Credit-bearing fees
£900 (UK/EU), £1200 (International)
Non credit-bearing fees
£750 (UK/EU), £1050 (International)
Resit fees
£150
Note
Fees include course materials and access to relevant specialist software and laboratories.
Discounts may be available for multiple bookings (courses or delegates attending) - please call +44 (0) 20 8417 7488 for details.
How To Apply
Download the Short Course application form and post the completed form to us. Please ensure you have read the Short Course Policies document.
Contact
Paul Williams
Faculty of Science, Engineering and Computing
Paul.Williams@kingston.ac.uk
Please Note
University regulations (Section 5.2 of 'Awards of the University, September 2007') contain certain restrictions on using modules taken as short courses as credit towards a qualification. For further information, please contact the Short Course Unit.