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Steel Structures III: Advanced Steel and Composite Structures
Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:30:36
Abstract
This course provides in-depth knowledge of steel and composite structures, including design, long-term effects, vibrations, and fire safety. It covers modern floor systems, principles of lightweight structures, and cable and membrane design. Practical examples offer insights into planning, fabrication, and erection.
Objective
Students acquire advanced knowledge in the design, analysis, and construction of composite structures. They understand the behavior of composite beams, columns, and floor systems, as well as complete structural systems composed of these elements, under short-term effects (e.g., traffic loads) and long-term influences such as creep, shrinkage, and temperature. They perform serviceability (e.g., vibration) and fire resistance checks. The course introduces modern systems like slim-floor solutions and principles of lightweight design using cables, membranes, and shells. With insights into planning, fabrication, erection, and economic factors, students can holistically assess and implement structural concepts. They apply both analytical and numerical methods and engage with current developments and research topics in steel and composite construction.
Content
This course provides in-depth knowledge of the design, behavior, and construction of steel and composite structures. Main topics include: A. Fundamentals and Materials - Steel, concrete, composite action - Mechanical models, stiffness, internal forces B. Composite Members - Beams (traditional and slim-florr), columns, and slabs in composite design - Connectors and shear capacity - Effects such as creep, shrinkage, slip C. Design and Verification - Ultimate and serviceability limit states - Vibration, deformation, temperature effects D. Structural fire design according to Eurocode E. Lightweight and Special Structures - Cable, membrane, and shell structures - Principles of prestressing F. Practice-oriented Content - Insights into fabrication, planning, erection - Case studies and built examples from industry
Resources
Lecture Notes
Slides and lecture notes. Worked examples. Handouts and formula collections.
Literature
- Stahlbaukalender (various editions), Ernst + Sohn, Berlin - Composite Structures of Steel and Concrete: Beams, Slabs, Columns and Frames for Buildings, Roger P. Johnson, Wiley - Fire Design of Steel Structures: Eurocode 1: Actions on structures Part 1‐2 – General actions – Actions on structures exposed to fire Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures Part 1‐2 – General rules – Structural fire design, Jean-Marc Franssen, Paulo Vila Real, Wiley
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- DR , MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- written 180 minutes
- Aids
- "Open book" exam: slides and lecture notes, colloquium examples, standards/handbooks (e.g. SZS) and own notes on the lecture are allowed. Exception: old exams with solutions cannot be brought to the exam.
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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| lecture with exercise |
Steel Structures III: Advanced Steel and Composite Structures
Lecture/excercise hours: There will be additional information from the lecturer.
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3 h weekly |
Offered In
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Doktorat Materialwissenschaft (Weitere Informationen unter: )
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