Learn about the wide variety of steel used in construction applications.
Steel Applications in Construction
Full Code
APP0201215
Module Type
E-learning
Description
Engineers choose the best materials and design approaches for buildings and machines by calculating how much, and what kind of stresses each material is able to withstand without failure. Engineers take into consideration the impact of many types of forces when designing structures. For that reason, it is important to have a previous knowledge of the stress and kind of materials used in each application. In this module some of the diversity of modern steel types, shapes and properties used in various examples from the construction industry will be explored.
For each example, the structural action, the requirements and product type will be presented. After that, the most suitable Yield Stress, Carbon Level and Alloying for each application will be introduced.
What you will learn
- Identify the major requirements that should be considered when selecting materials for construction applications;
- Calculate the properties of materials required in selected construction applications;
- Select suitable steels for these applications and explain why they are fit-for-purpose;
- Describe the different types of steel used in diverse construction applications.
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