Course Outline
CIVE 462
Course Title: Design of Steel Structures
Credits: 3
Contact Hours: (3-3-3)
Course Prerequisite(s): CIVE 318
Course Corequisite(s): N/A
Course Description: Design of structural steel members: plate girders, members under combined loadings,
eccentrically loaded connections, composite floor systems. Design of single-storey concentrically braced frame. buildings subjected to gravity, wind and seismic loading. Introduction to design software.
Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB) Curriculum Content
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CEAB curriculum category content
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Number of AU's
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Description
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Math
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0
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Mathematics include appropriate elements of linear algebra, differential and integral calculus, differential equations, probability, statistics, numerical analysis, and discrete mathematics.
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Natural science
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0
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Natural science includes elements of physics and chemistry, as well as life sciences and earth sciences. The subjects are intended to impart an understanding of natural phenomena and relationships through the use of analytical and/or experimental techniques.
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Complementary studies
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Complementary studies include the following areas of study to complement the technical content of the curriculum: engineering economics and project management; the impact of technology on society; subject matter that deals with the arts, humanities and social sciences; management; oral and written communications; health and safety; professionalism, ethics, equity and law; and sustainable development and environmental stewardship.
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Engineering
science
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29
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Engineering science involves the application of mathematics and natural science to practical problems. They may involve the development of mathematical or numerical techniques, modeling, simulation, and experimental procedures. Such subjects include, among others, applied aspects of strength of materials, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, electrical and electronic circuits, soil mechanics, automatic control, aerodynamics, transport phenomena, elements of materials science, geoscience, computer science, and environmental science.
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Engineering
design
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Engineering design integrates mathematics, natural sciences, engineering sciences, and complementary studies in order to develop elements, systems, and processes to meet specific needs. It is a creative, iterative, and open-ended process, subject to constraints which may be governed by standards or legislation to varying degrees depending upon the discipline. These constraints may also relate to economic, health, safety, environmental, societal or other interdisciplinary factors.
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Accreditation units (AU's) are defined on an hourly basis for an activity which is granted academic credit and for which the associated number of hours corresponds to the actual contact time: one hour of lecture (corresponding to 50 minutes of activity) = 1 AU; one hour of laboratory or scheduled tutorial = 0.5 AU. Classes of other than the nominal 50-minute duration are treated proportionally. In assessing the time assigned to determine the AU's of various components of the curriculum, the actual instruction time exclusive of final examinations is used.
Graduate Attributes
This course contributes to the acquisition of graduate attributes as follows:
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KB
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PA
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IN
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DE
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ET
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IT
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CS
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PR
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IE
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EE
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EP
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LL
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Level descriptor
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A
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D
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D
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I = Introduced; D = Developed; A = Applied
KB - Knowledge Base for Engineering: Demonstrated competence in university level mathematics, natural sciences, engineering fundamentals, and specialized engineering knowledge appropriate to the program.
PA - Problem Analysis: An ability to use appropriate knowledge and skills to identify, formulate, analyze, and solve complex engineering problems in order to reach substantiated conclusions.
IN - Investigation: An ability to conduct investigations of complex problems by methods that include appropriate experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of information in order to reach valid conclusions.
DE - Design: An ability to design solutions for complex, open-ended engineering problems and to design systems, components or processes that meet specified needs with appropriate attention to health and safety risks, applicable standards, economic, environmental, cultural and societal considerations.
ET - Use of Engineering Tools: An ability to create, select, adapt, and extend appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering tools to a range of engineering activities, from simple to complex, with an understanding of the associated limitations.
IT - Individual and Team Work: An ability to work effectively as a member and leader in teams, preferably in a multi-disciplinary setting.
CS - Communication Skills: An ability to communicate complex engineering concepts within the profession and with society at large. Such abilities include reading, writing, speaking and listening, and the ability to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, and to give and effectively respond to clear instructions.
PR - Professionalism: An understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the professional engineer in society, especially the primary role of protection of the public and the public interest.
IE - Impact of Engineering on Society and the Environment: An ability to analyse social and environmental aspects of engineering activities. Such abilities include an understanding of the interactions that engineering has with the economic, social, health, safety, legal, and cultural aspects of society; the uncertainties in the prediction of such interactions; and the concepts of sustainable design and development and environmental stewardship.
EE - Ethics and Equity: An ability to apply professional ethics, accountability, and equity.
EP - Economics and Project Management: An ability to appropriately incorporate economics and business practices including project, risk and change management into the practice of engineering, and to understand their limitations.
LL - Life-Long Learning: An ability to identify and to address their own educational needs in a changing world, sufficiently to maintain their competence and contribute to the advancement of knowledge.