Structural Steel Industry

Structural Steel Industry Introduction to the Steel Industry

Structural Design Grade 11/12 – TDA 3M0/4M0

Agenda • What is Structural Design? • What is a Steel Detailer? • Examples of Steel Framework – Horizontal and Vertical Members – Curved Members – Complex Structural Techniques

• Tension and Compression

What is Structural Design? Structural Design is an iterative process of applying engineering mechanics and past experience to create a functional, economic, and, most importantly, safe structure for the public to enjoy.

What is a Steel Detailer? The structural drafter is a very important part of the structural design team. Their primary responsibility is to produce accurate working drawings and erection plans. These drawings are used to fabricate the steel in a manufacturing facility or to assemble the steel pieces at the construction site.

Examples Tall Buildings

Example of a Single Floor

Example of Structural Members at the Worksite

Example of an Angled Roof

Example of a Multi-leveled Building

Example of a Curved Roof

Example of a Complex Roof

Example of an Upward View

Example of using a variety of Structural Techniques

Example of a Tower Structure

Example of a Complex Curved Structure

Example of a Domed Roof

Tension and Compression A Structural Member is in Tension when:

Force

Structural Member

Tension is the state of being pulled apart.

Force

Tension and Compression A Structural Member is in Compression when:

Force

Structural Member

Compression is the state of being squeezed together.

Force

Tension and Compression Example #1

Force 2

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3

Ground Member #1 – Compression Member #2 – Tension and Compression Member #3 – Compression

Tension and Compression Example #2

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Force

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Ground Member #1 – Tension Member #2 – Compression Member #3 – Tension Member #4 – Compression

Acknowledgements • Website: wikipedia.org/wiki/Structural_design • Website: images.google.com