Lesson 1

Metal construction is a field of construction, but also of mechanics

or civil engineering which is interested in the construction of metal
and more particularly steel structures.
Like a traditional frame, the metal frame is made up of trusses,
crossbowmen and ties connected by purlins.
For the development of a metal frame, we always prefer rolled
steels to mild steels, which present more risks of deformation. The
steel most often chosen is S235, S275 and S355.
On a metal frame, the beams have specific shapes:
U shape: UPE or UPN type joists.
I-shape: IPE beams (normal European beams).
H shape: HEA or HEB type joists (European wide wing joists).
 Lesson 2

External thermal insulation consists in placing the layer of

insulation (expanded polystyrene or other insulation) and the
various layers of facing materials like mineral or organic coating,
PVC, wood, stone…. on the exterior walls of a building. The thermal
envelope thus created provides a high level of thermal
performance, eliminating the thermal bridges responsible for heat
loss. It also makes it possible to anticipate changes in thermal
regulations by meeting the requirements of passive buildings or
with a positive energy balance and offers a very noticeable gain in
comfort, winter and summer, by keeping exterior walls at constant
temperature by thermal inertia
 Lesson 3

Stainless steel is an Austenitic acid-resistant Cr-Ni alloy steel of

18/10, which thanks to its reduced hydrogen content has very good
anti-corrosion properties. It is approved for temperatures up to 300
degrees Celsius. Steel is resistant to water, steam, atmospheric
humidity and food acid, as well as weak organic and inorganic
acids, and is very versatile in its employment possibilities: food
industry, production of beverages, pharmaceutical and cosmetic
industries, construction of apparatus for chemistry and medicine.

The advantages of stainless steel are as follows:

corrosion resistant
resistant to temperature variations
antistatic
weldable
hygienic
sustainable
 Lesson 4

1)Creation of foundations, start of abutment works;

2)start of the construction of the concrete piers (specific shuttering
tools, gradually rising, building on the parts already made);
start of manufacturing of the first elements of the metal deck;
3)start of work on the toll barrier;
4)end of construction of abutments;
5)end of construction of the seven concrete piers;
6)launch of the first metallic span of the deck (from the abutments
with temporary guying and with temporary supports);
7)end of the installation of the deck with the construction of the
prones and final guying;
8)execution of superstructures and equipment (waterproofing,
wearing course, water collection
9)devices, safety devices and windbreak screens);
10)end of construction of the toll barrier;
11)commissioning of the viaduct
 Lesson 5

The metal structures of Tunis-Carthage International Airport are

100% prefabricated systems with connections that are easy to
assemble. The tube connections are mechanical, resistant and
require no welding. The connectors are full-body steel nodal hubs.
The tubes are screwed and fixed at their ends to their nodal
elements. The hub connection system is applicable for steel and
aluminum components. All elements are galvanized, powder
coated or stainless steel