Bases de la Conception des charpentes Métalliques: Eurocode3

Metal Structure Design & Engineering Course

This comprehensive course equips you with the essential knowledge and skills to handle the entire lifecycle of metal structure projects, from initial concept to final execution. Designed for engineers, this program focuses on practical application and adherence to industry standards.

Course Objectives:

• Master Steel Structure Design Fundamentals: Gain a solid understanding of the principles behind steel structure sizing and design.
• Design & Size Common Steel Structures: Develop the ability to design and size typical steel structures for building projects (BTP), utilizing current best practices and national & European regulations to meet project specifications.
• Create Engineering Documentation: Produce detailed calculation notes, technical drawings, and schematic plans for common steel structures. Learn to communicate design and sizing information effectively to all project stakeholders, adhering to industry standards and codes.
• Eurocode Expertise: Understand the core principles and requirements of Eurocodes for steel structures.
• Proficient Sizing Methods: Master the primary methods for sizing steel elements, grasping the underlying theoretical foundations.
• Real-World Application: Develop a strong practical understanding of steel construction to confidently tackle the complexities of real-world projects.

Course Content:

• Course Introduction: An overview of the course structure and learning objectives.
• Non-Structural Envelope & Key Elements: Understanding the role of non-structural elements and primary structural components.
• Column-Base Connections: Explore various column-to-base connection types, including articulated connections and embedded connections, and column head design.
• Roofing Systems: Learn about different roofing systems: single-skin, double-skin, self-protected, and sandwich panels.
• Facade Design: Cover single-skin, double-skin, and sandwich panel facade design techniques.
• Steel Decking & Grating: Understand the use of collaborating and non-collaborating steel decking, as well as grating applications.
• Beam, Girder & Truss Design: Develop skills in designing beams, girders, and truss structures.
• Mechanical Properties of Steel: Study mechanical behavior, chemical composition, and mechanical characteristics of steel.
• Elastic & Plastic Resistance: Understand elastic and plastic resistance principles and steel profile classification.
• Lateral Stability: Learn about transverse stability (displacer nodes) and longitudinal stability (fixed nodes).
• Bar Instabilities: Analyze bar instabilities such as buckling, overturning, and warping.
• Component Application: Apply design principles to notable structural components within a building.
• Structural Safety & Resistance Calculations: Delve into structural safety details and resistance calculation methods.
• Fire Resistance Calculations: Understand fire resistance considerations in steel structure design.