Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
VFB2082/VEB2102:Design of Steel Structures
Semester: January, 2025
Assignment 1 (PO2&3 and CLO1&2)
[Total Marks = 100]
Due date: 13th February, 2023 @ 10:00 AM
PO2: Identify, formulate, conduct research literature and analyse complex engineering
problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics,
natural sciences and engineering sciences.
PO3: Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design systems,
components or processes that meet specified needs with appropriate
consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental
considerations
CLO1: Distinguish the properties of steel and determine section classification
CLO2: Analyze and design of axially loaded members
Ts. Dr. Ahmad Mahamad Al-Yacouby
23rd January, 2025
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1a [CLO1]. A grade S450 steel universal column section with designation 254x254x132
is being considered for a column for a office building. Classify the section. Based on the
classification, discuss the suitability of the section as a column.
[25 Marks] [Bloom’s Taxonomy Level = 3].
1b [CLO1]: FIGURE Q1b show a universal column section member, with both flanges
having 24 mm diameter holes arranged as shown in the Figure. If the gross area of the
section is 200×100 mm2 and the flange thickness is 25 mm. Considering S355 steel,
determine the followings:
i.
The net area Anet of the member which is effective in tension.
ii.
The design plastic resistance of the gross cross-section
iii.
The design ultimate resistance of the net cross-section
iv.
Determine the tension resistance of the member,
[25 Marks] [Bloom’s Taxonomy Level = 3-4].
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FIGURE Q1b
2a [CLO2]. A 254 × 254 × 73 UC is to be used as a short compression member for a
residential building in Penang, Malaysia. Calculate the resistance of the cross-section
in compression, assuming grade S355 steel.
.
[25 Marks] [Bloom’s Taxonomy Level = 4].
2b [CLO2] FIGURE Q2B shows a short-span beam AB, of 2.4m long, simply supported,
laterally restrained beam is to be designed to carry a central point load of 1200 kN.
Considering a universal beam of 406 × 178 × 74, grade S275 steel, assess and discuss
the suitability of beam to the applied loads.
[25 Marks] [Bloom’s Taxonomy Level = 4]
1200 kN
2.4 m
A
FIGURE Q2b
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B