STR2601 Major Test 1 2023

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT

TEST NO: MAJOR TEST 1

Semester Course

STR2601

STRUCTURAL STEEL DESIGN

Examiner: Mr. M Ngonyama Moderator: Mrs. M Mulaudzi

Marks: 45 External Moderator: Ms. Sole
Weight of Assessment: 35% Duration: 2 hours
Open Book Test
This test consists of 6 pages, 1 cover pages, 2 content pages and 3 appendix
pages.

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Question 1
A Tapper flange channel C100 x 50 shown in Figure 1 is connected to a gusset plate
with a E70XX 8 mm weld. Calculate the design tensile resistance of the angle. Use
S355JR steel grade.

Note: Check all possible failure modes

Figure 1: Gusset Plate Connection

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Question 2

A T-section cut from 229 x 191 x 34 kg/m is made from 457 x 191 x 90 kg/m I-section,
used as a column is subjected to axial compression due to the position of the member
on the structure. If the column of 4500 mm length is fixed on one end and pinned on
the other end. Determine the compressive resistance of the section.

[29 Marks]

TOTAL MARKS [45]

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Figure 2: Southern Steel Construction Handbook

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Figure 3:Southern Steel Construction Handbook

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Figure 4:Southern Steel Construction Handbook