Course: Diploma CIVIL ENGINEERING

Academic Year: 2018-19

Year /Semester: 3​rd​
​ ​ / 5​TH
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ASSIGNMENT NO: 5

Subject: ​ Design of Steel structures 

Note: ​Draw the neat sketch wherever required.

This assignment includes the column , column bases and roof trusses.

1. Define compression member and slenderness ratio

2. List the various types of compression members?
3. Distinguish column and strut.
4. State the uses of providing column base?
5. What are the different way by which a compression member buckles. Construct the
diagram of buckling modes of column.
6. Discuss the purpose of providing battens in compound steel columns?
7. Explain gusset base and strut.
8. Classify the modes of failure in compression member.
9. What do you mean by latticed column
10. Illustrate in detail about column splice and mention its purpose
11. A column of ISMB 400 is subjected to an axial force of 750kN. Analyse and design
suitable base plate. Assume necessary data required.
12. Describe about laced column and also explain its design and specifications.
13. A single angle section I.S.A 60*60*8 mm ,3.0 m long is used as a strut .The ends are
welded to the gusset plates.Compute the maximum load it can carry.
14. Write the steps to design a base plate .
15. Write the steps for designing of roof trusses,explain the various types of load
combinations used.
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