L U C K N O

SMS
INSTI TUTE OF
W TECHNOLOGY

Approved by AICTE, Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India

& Affiliated to U.P. Technical University, Luckno w

Department of Civil Engineering

Assignment-1
Subject name: Design of Steel Structures
Subject code: ECE-701
Name of faculty: Prashant Verma
Max marks:

Topic: Introduction
Semester: 7th
Submission Date:

1. With examples, explain how the Limit State Design Method differs from
Working Stress Design Method.
2. What is the serviceability limit state? Explain why it is considered as
important factor as failure limit state.
3. Explain with neat sketches, the different type of steel structures used.
4. Name and sketch, the rolled steel section used for steel structures.
5. State the main advantages of steel as a structural material.
6. Discuss the main objectives of a designer for designing steel structures.
7. Define design load.
8. What is a partial safety factor? (IS800:2007-Pg: 4)
9. How the loads are classified? (IS800:2007-Pg: 4)
10. Define durability. (IS800:2007-Pg: 2)
11. What are the four types of serviceability limit states applicable to steel
structures? (IS800:2007-Pg: 28)
12. State the different limit states. (IS800:2007-Pg: 28)
13. What is meant by limit state design? (IS800:2007-Pg: 28)