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.
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Tension and Compression A Structural Member is in Compression when:
Force
Structural Member
Compression is the state of being squeezed together.
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Tension and Compression Example #1
Force 2
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Ground Member #1 – Compression Member #2 – Tension and Compression Member #3 – Compression
Tension and Compression Example #2
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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