Advance Steel Structures

Spring 2014 (M.Sc)

CECOS-University, Peshawar

Assignment # 1
For the conceptual design of a steel warehouse 50x40x28 tall
to be built in Peshawar, shown in the figure below, perform the
following activities.

PART 1
a. Redraw the steel structure only, with labeled structural elements with their
shape
b. Define realistic loads on this structure while choosing preliminary structural
elements
c. Perform the analysis of this structure, using any finite element software for
governing AISC-LRFD load combinations
PART 2
Choose two joints in the top roof truss and design one joint as bolted joint and the
other as welded.
PART 3
Find the member in the truss with maximum tensile load and design it as a tension
member.

By: Dr. Mohammad Adil

Advance Steel Structures

Spring 2014 (M.Sc)
CECOS-University, Peshawar
PART 4

BEAM
1

COL 1

Notice the members on the faade of this warehouse:

Identify the puropse of this sheme of steel members in the facade.
Design Column 1 and Beam 1 in the above figure.
Part 5
Design the bearing pad (foundation) of the column with maximum reaction.
Plan and Design one composite beam of the floor of and office area inside the
building, the floor is used for storage of goods and searve as the ceiling of office
area.

By: Dr. Mohammad Adil