Steel Plate Girder Design Essentials
Master the design principles of welded built-up steel plate girders, focusing on strength, stability, and practical applications.
Master the design principles of welded built-up steel plate girders, focusing on strength, stability, and practical applications.
This comprehensive course explores the design and analysis of built-up plate girders, essential components in bridge and building construction. Led by Professor Varma, a renowned expert with over 20 years of experience, students will master the principles of proportioning, shear and flexural strength calculation, and stability analysis. The course emphasizes both theoretical understanding and practical application through example problems, ensuring students can apply AISC360 provisions effectively in real-world design scenarios. Particular attention is given to local and global stability considerations, making it ideal for those involved in bridge and transfer girder design.
Instructors:
English
English
Powered by
What you'll learn
Understand and apply basic buckling theory to beam and plate systems
Proportion plate girders effectively for optimal strength and stability
Calculate flexural capacity of I-shaped plate girders with varying component slenderness
Analyze shear force transfer mechanisms including tension field action
Design appropriate transverse stiffeners for plate girders
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
Live video
Graded assignments, exams
Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop
Limited Access access
Shareable certificate
Closed caption
Get a Completion Certificate
Share your certificate with prospective employers and your professional network on LinkedIn.
Created by
Provided by
Top companies offer this course to their employees
Top companies provide this course to enhance their employees' skills, ensuring they excel in handling complex projects and drive organizational success.
There are 8 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive study of built-up plate girder design, essential for bridge and building construction. Students learn about proper proportioning, strength calculations, and stability requirements according to AISC360 standards. The curriculum covers fundamental concepts of buckling theory, flexural and shear capacity analysis, and the design of various girder components. Special emphasis is placed on understanding failure modes, tension field action, and the role of transverse stiffeners. Through practical examples and detailed analysis, students develop the skills to design efficient and safe plate girder structures.
Steel as a Material and Beam Buckling Review
Module 1 · 1 Weeks to complete
Proportioning Plate Girders and Local Buckling
Module 2 · 1 Weeks to complete
Plate Girder Flexural Capacity (AISC 360 F2 and F3)
Module 3 · 1 Weeks to complete
Plate Girder Flexural Capacity (AISC360 F4 and F5)
Module 4 · 1 Weeks to complete
Plate Girder Shear Capacity – Intro and Basic Theory
Module 5 · 1 Weeks to complete
Plate Girder Shear Capacity – Tension Field Action
Module 6 · 1 Weeks to complete
Plate Girder Shear Capacity – Transverse Stiffeners
Module 7 · 1 Weeks to complete
Exam Review
Module 8 · 1 Weeks to complete
Instructors
Pioneering Structural Engineering and Nuclear Safety Expert
Amit Varma, the Karl H. Kettelhut Professor of Civil Engineering and Director of Bowen Laboratory at Purdue University, has established himself as a leading authority in steel-concrete composite structures through his groundbreaking research and innovations. After earning his BS from IIT-Bombay (1994), MS from the University of Oklahoma (1996), and PhD from Lehigh University (2001), he has dedicated over two decades to advancing structural engineering, particularly in extreme loading conditions. His fundamental research in steel-concrete composite structures has revolutionized the field, leading to the development of critical design provisions that are now incorporated into major AISC specifications governing building and nuclear facility construction worldwide. His expertise spans seismic behavior, fire resistance, blast protection, and missile impact loading, with his research directly influencing the design and construction standards for safety-related nuclear facilities and commercial buildings across the globe. His exceptional contributions have been recognized with numerous prestigious awards, including the AISC Special Achievement Award (2017, 2020) and the ASCE Shortridge Hardesty Award (2019), while his leadership roles in key industry committees continue to shape the future of structural engineering standards
Innovative Composite Wall Systems Researcher
Morgan Broberg is a doctoral fellow in Civil Engineering at Purdue University, working under the mentorship of Professor Amit Varma, where she specializes in the behavior, analysis, and design of composite plate shear walls and concrete-filled steel (C-PSW/CF) systems. Her significant research contributions, particularly in developing R factors for coupled C-PSW/CF walls, are being considered for incorporation into major industry specifications including ASCE7, AISC341, and AISC360. Her current work involves collaborating with research colleagues to develop a comprehensive AISC design guide for C-PSW walls, demonstrating her commitment to bridging academic research with practical engineering applications
Testimonials
Testimonials and success stories are a testament to the quality of this program and its impact on your career and learning journey. Be the first to help others make an informed decision by sharing your review of the course.
Frequently asked questions
Below are some of the most commonly asked questions about this course. We aim to provide clear and concise answers to help you better understand the course content, structure, and any other relevant information. If you have any additional questions or if your question is not listed here, please don't hesitate to reach out to our support team for further assistance.