Sheet 1

Design of welded
connections

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Find the requirements for all the following problems. For
assignment, report All the problems as indicated below.

1
For the shown connections shown in figure (1), it is required to:
1. Design the connections A, B, C and D using fillet weld.
2. Draw connections A, B , C and D to scale 1:10.

Figure (1)

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 For the shown discontinuous connection, it is required
to design the connection of the upper chord members
at the position of the field connection using fillet weld.
 Draw the connection to scale 1:10.

F1
90x9
Model 1 2 3 F2
F1 (t) -36 -43 -27 80x8
F2 (t) -32 -37 -22

3 Figure (2)

 For the shown connection, it is required to design the

discontinuous connection of the lower chord members
at the position of the field connection using fillet weld.
 Draw the connection to scale 1:10

Model 1 2 3
F1 (t) 37 43 27
F2 (t) 32 37 22 F2 F1
80x8 90x9
Figure (3)

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For the shown connection shown in figure (4), it is

required to:
1. Design the connections A,B fillet weld.
2. Draw connections A,B to scale 1:10.

IPE 400

Connections (A,B), Figure (4)

Model
member
Case 1 Case 2 Case 3
1 F=-5t, 70x7 F=-7t, 75x7 F=-8t, 80x8
2 F=+20t, 55x5 F=+23t, 60x6 F=+24t, 65x7
3 F=6t, 60x6 F=8t, 65x7 F=7t, 70x7

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Design the connection between the crane bracket and the
column as shown in figure (5), using :
 Slip-critical pretensioned bolts M16 grade (10.9) and
fillet weld with end plate.
 The values of loads due to crane wheels (Px and Py) are
as shown in table.
 Draw the connection to scale 1:10.

BFIB
0.35 m
300

IPE 500
Bracket IPE 400 `

Figure (5)
Model Case 1 Case 2 Case 3
Py (t) 16.15 17.5 19.0
Px (t) 1.17 1.34 1.64

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Design the connection between the crane bracket and the

column as shown in figure (6), using :
 fillet weld.
 The wheel loads of crane girder are as shown in table.
 Spacing between columns = 6.0m.
 Draw connection to scale 1:10.


300

BFIB 360

GP thick 14 mm

2 C 350
P P
400
Figure (6)
1.80 m

Model Case 1 Case 2 Case 3

P (t) 6 8 10

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Design the connection between the main beam (IPE 400) and the
column (IPE 600) as shown in figure (7), using:
 fillet weld
 Given M and Q as shown in the table.
 Draw connection to scale 1:10.


Main beam

Column

Figure (7)

Model Case 1 Case 2 Case 3

M (t.m) 17 15 20
Q (t) 12.4 10.6 13.9

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Design the rigid eave haunched connection of the portal
frame as shown in figure (8). The connection is subjected
to a bending moment "M" , shearing force "Q" and the
beam axial force "N". The beam is IPE 360, and the
column is IPE 500 using Pretension bolts and Fillet weld.
The M, Q and N values are shown in the following table.

IPE 360

IPE 500
Figure (8)

Section A - A
Model Case 1 Case 2 Case 3
M (t.m) 21.0 25.5 27.4
Q (t.m) 7.5 8.3 9.5
N (t.m) 2.1 2.9 3.6

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Design the rigid apex haunched connection of the portal

frame as shown in figure (9). The connection is
subjected to a bending moment "M". The beam is IPE
360, and the column is IPE 500, using pretension bolts
and Fillet weld. The M-values are shown in the
following table.

IPE 360
Figure (9)

Model Case 1 Case 2 Case 3

M (t.m) 21.0 25.5 27.4

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 Sheet 2
Design of Purlins,
side girts and
crane girders

150
Report all the requirements for all the following problems .

For the truss shown in figure 1, it is required to :

1. Design an intermediate roof purlin as hot rolled U.P.N
section with one tie rod.
2. Design an intermediate roof purlin as cold-formed
unstiffened C-section.
3. Design an intermediate roof purlin as cold-formed
stiffened C-section.

Spacing between
trusses is 5.50 m

10x2 = 20.0 m

Figure (1)

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A system of side girts are used in a industrial building to

cover the building sides against wind using single
trapizoidal corrugated sheets. The spacing between side
girts (a) is 2.0m, and the spacing between main frame
system is 6.0m and the column of the main system is IPE
500. It is required to:
1. Design a typical section of girts.
2. Draw this connection to scale 1:10.

Column section is
IPE 500

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For figures (1 and 2), it is required to:

1. Design crane girder which supports the crane
bridge shown in fig.(2) as hot rolled section.
2. Design crane girder which supports the crane
bridge shown in fig.(2) as built-up section.
3. Design the crane girder which support the two
crane bridges shown in fig.(3) as built-up section.
(for fatigue check, take the case of regular use with
continuous operation).

Chapter 4
Buckling of
members

Figure (1) Figure (2)

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 Sheet 3
Design of bracing

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Report all the requirements for all the following problems.

For the shown industrial building:

1. it is required to design the members of the horizontal

and vertical bracing systems, given that the spacing
between the main system is 6m, and the crane wheel
loads are as shown.
2. Draw the connections between doted triangles to
scale 1:10.

9t 9t

2m

1.5 m

2.0 m

6.6 m 6.0 m

14.0 m 24.0 m

2.0 m

6.0 m
4 x 3 + 2 = 14.0 m 4 x 6 = 24.0 m

6.0 m
horizontal bracing
Vertical bracing

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 Sheet 4
Design of columns

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Report all the requirements for all the following problems.

1
Design a suitable rolled section for the column with Fixed
base (a-b-c) in the shown trussed frame. The critical
section of the column is just under the crane bracket
(point b). The vertical bracing system is taken as shown in
figure below.

c
1.75 m

2.75 m

b
5.75 m

1. The internal forces at this section are: M= 19 mt, N 28t

(case II).
2. The internal forces at this section are: M= 20 mt, N 38t
(case II).
3. The internal forces at this section are: M= 25 mt, N 30t
(case II).

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For the truss carrying crane shown in figure, is required

to:
1. Design the roof column BC using an lPE section if the
maximum normal force (N) and the corresponding
bending moment at A (M), given from table (2.1).
2. Design the crane column AB as:
i) Two channels connected together using welded
batten plates.
ii) Four angles spaced 55 cm in direction of truss and
35 cm in direction perpendicular to truss using
welded lacing bars.
if the maximum bending moment at A (M), the
corresponding normal force (N) and the maximum
shearing force at A (Q) are given from table (2.2).

C
3.0 m
B

6.0 m

A
26.0 m 6.0 m

Table 2.1
N(t) 25 24 23 22
M(t) 20 19 18 17

Table 2.2
M(t) 25 24 23 22
N(t) 20 19 18 17
Q(t) 9 8.5 8 7.5

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For the shown truss system, it is required to :

 Determine the different loads values.
 Analyze the end gable post and find its internal force.
 Design the end gable post.
 Draw the system to scale 1:10 a typical x-section of the
end gable post.
Assuming that:
2
1. o.w. of side sheet = 10 kg/m
2. o.w. of eng girts = 30 kg/m'
3. o.w. of end gable post = 40 kg/m'

Cable End gable End girts Elevation

bracing posts

Plan

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 Sheet 5
Design of bases

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 Report all the requirements.
1

1. Design a hinged base of a column made of an IPE section.

The column section and the value of the straining actions
(N and Q) are as shown in table 1.
2. Draw the base connection to scale 1:10.

1. Design a Fixed base of a column made of an IPE section.

The column section and the value of the straining actions
(N, Q, and M) are as shown in table 2.
2. Draw the base connection to scale 1:10.

Table 1
IPE 360 400 500
N(t) 14 13 15
Q(t) 5.75 4 5

Table 2
IPE 400 500 450
N(t) 10 12 11
Q(t) 3 5 4
M(t.m) 20 22 21

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