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CLE3002 BASICS OF STRUCTURAL DESIGN

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Syllabus version
Pre-requisite CLE2003 – Structural Analysis
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Course Objectives:
1. To understand the basic concepts of Limit state design
2. To obtain the knowledge of using Indian standard codes and special publication.
3. To know the design concepts of all the structural members and learn economical design for
materials saving
4. To know the design methodologies by limit state design for the beams, slabs, column and
footings
5. To know the connections in steel structures by rivets and bolts
6. To learn the design of structural members such as compression and tension members
Expected Course Outcome:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to
1. Apply the usage of IS codes in design of reinforced concrete structures
2. Identify the types and design of beams and slabs
3. Design the uniaxial and biaxial bending of column.
4. Design the simple footings and combined footings
5. Develop skills in design of different types of steel connections.
6. Design the compression and tension member
7. Design the built-up-beam section
Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): 1, 6, 17
Module:1 Introduction to Limit State method 4 hours
Introduction - Concept of limit state method - Analysis and design of singly and doubly reinforced
rectangular and flanged beams.
Module:2 Design of RC Slabs and Beams 4 hours
Design of different types of slabs - One way slab - two way slab – staircase
Module:3 Design of RC Compression members 4 hours
Design of short column for axial load - uniaxial – Introduction to biaxial bending.
Module:4 Design of RC Foundation 4 hours
Design of isolated and combined footing
Module:5 Steel Sections and Types of Connections 5 hours
Introduction - properties of Rolled Steel Sections - permissible stress - Riveted and bolted
connections – permissible stresses, efficiency - design for axial and eccentrically loaded members.
Design of connections in tension members
Module:6 Design of Tension and Compression members 3 hours
Types of sections – Net area – Net effective area of sections in tension –Slenderness ratio – Design
of single section and compound section of compression members.
Module:7 Valuation 4hours
Design of beams - simple and built-up beams - laterally supported and unsupported beams, concept
of shear. Plate and gantry girders – Flexural members.
Module:8 Contemporary issues 2 hours
Total Lecture hours 30 hours
Tutorial 30 hours
 A minimum of 3 problems to be worked out by students in every tutorial
class.
 5 problems to be given as homework per tutorial class.
Tutorial Class for Module 1
Tutorial Class for Module 2
Tutorial Class for Module 3
Tutorial Class for Module 4
Tutorial Class for Module 5
Tutorial Class for Module 6
Tutorial Class for Module 7
Text Book (s)
1. Subramanian, N. "Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures", Oxford University Press, New
Delhi, 2013.
2. Subramanian, N. "Steel Structures - Design and Practice", Oxford University Press, 2011.
Reference Books
DevadossMenon and Pillai S., "Reinforced Concrete Design", McGraw Hill Education India
1.
Private Limited; 3rd edition 2009.
Raju N. Krishna, "Reinforced Concrete Design: Principles and Practice", CBS Publishers &
2.
Distributors Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2012.
3. Duggal,S.K, Limit State Design of Steel Structures, Tata McGraw-Hill Education, 2014.
4. IS 456: 2000 Plain and Reinforced Concrete - Code of Practice.
5. IS 800: 2007 General Constructions in Steel - Code of Practice.
Sl. No Laboratory Exercises L Hr.
RCC: Design of doubly reinforced beams
Design of two way slabs
1. Design of short columns.
Design of combined footing
Design of staircases 30 hrs.
STEEL:Design of Built up beams
Design of laterally supported and unsupported Beams
2.
Design of gantry girders
Design of welded connections in framed structures
Mode of Evaluation:Continuous Assessment Test, Quizzes, Assignments, Final Assessment Test
Recommended by Board of Studies
Approved by Academic Council 47th ACM Date 05.10.2017