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CIVIL-526: Steel structures, selected topics

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Design and dimensioning of load-bearing structures using structural steel, with emphasis on the specific methods related to steel-concrete composite elements (for buildings and bridges), fatigue (bridges) and fire (buildings).

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Alain Nussbaumer

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https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/steel-structures-selected-topics-CIVIL-526

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http://go.epfl.ch/CIVIL-526

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Summary

Lectures

Instructor

Alain Nussbaumer

Official source

https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/steel-structures-selected-topics-CIVIL-526

Moodle Page

http://go.epfl.ch/CIVIL-526

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Civil engineering

Structural engineering: Topics in structural engineering

Architectural engineering: Topics in architectural engineering

Lectures in this course (31)

Compressed and Bent Posts: Interaction Verification and Second-Order Effects

Explores the resistance of compressed and bent columns, interaction verification, and second-order effects in structural analysis.

Composite Columns: Mixed Poles

Explores the benefits and challenges of composite columns in construction, emphasizing calculation methods and practical examples.

Metal Structures: Centre Pompidou and NEN School Examples

Explores design and load reduction in metal structures through examples from Centre Pompidou and NEN School.

Fatigue in Welded Joints

Discusses the 'hot-spot' method for evaluating fatigue in welded joints and the influence of weld type, shape, length, and thickness on fatigue resistance.

Fatigue: Part 2

Covers normalized fatigue curves, bolted and riveted joints, and geometric parameters influencing fatigue.

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