Wollega University, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Civil Engineering

Department
Design of Steel and Timber Structures (CEng4122)
Objectives:
The main objective of this course is to present the students about the design concepts for
steel and timber structures. Although several types of structures can be built from both
materials, emphasis will be given to buildings, bridges &trusses.
Course

Description
Mechanical properties of structural steel.

Structural shapes.

Structural bolts.

Ethiopian Building Code Standard 3

Standards for design of steel structures.

Tension and compression members.

Bending Members.

Plate girders.

Beam column members

Structural connections.

Design of built up steel members.

Physical and mechanical properties of timber.

Ethiopian Building Code Standards for design of timber
This course contributes to the following educational outcomes
Students will have the ability to design timber and steel structures, connections,
and apply the EBCS for the design purpose.
References
1. Design of Steel Structures by Gaylord
2. Steel Structures by Salmon
3. Steel Structures by Robert Englekirk
4. Handbook of Structural Steel Connection Design and Details by Akbar R. Tamboli
5. Steel Designer Manual by Steel Construction Institute
6. EBCS-3, Design of Steel Structures
7. EBCS-5, Utilization of Timber
8. EU & ACI Codes for the Design of Steel Structures
9. Any book on Design of Steel and Timber structures
Note:
i) Assignments and mini projects will be given and need to be submitted timely.
ii) Grading
Assessment/Evaluation & Continuous assessment------------------- 50%

Tests

Mini project

Field Report

Assignments

Presentations

Class Attendance
Grading system Final exam------------------------------------------------------- 50%

Instructor: S.KARUNANIDHI