Steel Framing Systems

D. Matthew Stuart, P.E., S.E., F.ASCE, SECB

Course Outline

This five hour course includes the following information:

1. Roof & Floor Deck Systems Supported by Steel Framing:

a. Roof Deck
b. Form Deck
c. Composite Deck
d. Cellular Deck
e. Tectum
f. Panelized Wood
g. Precast Hollowcore
h. Girder Slab

2. Open Web Steel Joists and Joist Girders:

a. K-Series
b. LH & DLH-Series
c. Joist Substitutes
d. Joist Girders
e. Bridging
f. End Moments
g. Sprinkler and RTU Loads
h. Span Direction and Spacing
i. Camber
j. Sloping Joist
k. Vibration

3. Metal Building Systems

4. Castellated Steel Beams

5. Staggered Truss System

This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

RE: AISC Design Guidelines

Please note that this course and the corresponding quiz were developed when the referenced AISC Design Guidelines could be downloaded for free from the AISC website. You now currently have to be a member of AISC to download the Design Guidelines referenced in the course material and quiz for free. Therefore if you are not a member of AISC, or even if you already are, and have any questions concerning the material in the course that is referenced to an AISC Design Guideline, please feel free to contact the author directly for assistance at: mstuart@pennoni.com.

Learning Objective

At the conclusion of this course, the student will:

• Have knowledge of the different types of metal roof deck;
• Have knowledge of the different types of metal form deck;
• Gain insight into the different types of metal composite deck;
• Become knowledgeable of the different types of metal cellular deck;
• Have knowledge of tectum wood roof decks;
• Become familiar with panelized wood roof decks;
• Become knowledgeable of precast hollowcore floor and rood framing systems;
• Gain insight into Girder Slab construction;
• Become familiar with K-Series open web steel joists;
• Become familiar with LH and DLH-series open web steel joist;
• Become knowledgeable of joist substitutes;
• Gain an understanding of joist girders;
• Become familiar with bridging requirements for open web steel joist;
• Understand the impact of end moments on open web steel joists;
• Have knowledge of the impact of sprinkler and RTU loads on open web steel joists;
• Gain insight into the impact of span direction and spacing on the design of open web steel joists;
• Understand the camber requirements for open web steel joists;
• Gain insight into the impact of slope on the design of steel joists;
• Understand the importance of vibration criteria for steel joists;
• Become knowledgeable of the pitfalls associated with metal building systems;
• Become familiar with castellated beam construction; and
• Become familiar with the staggered truss framing system.

Intended Audience

This course is intended for structural engineers and architects.

Benefit to Attendees

A student of this course will gain an understanding of the many different types of steel supported framing systems that are prevalent in today’s marketplace.

Course Introduction

The purpose of this course is to introduce the user to the many different types of steel framing systems. With knowledge of the many systems that are readily available in the marketplace the designer is better equipped to select the most appropriate system for any particular building or structure.

Course Content

In this lesson, you are required to study the following course content in PDF format:

Steel Framing Systems

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Course Summary

This course provides insights into the many different floor and roof framing systems that can be associated with a steel framed building. These systems include metal roof and floor decks, wood roof deck, precast concrete floor and roof decks. In addition, specific steel framing systems including open web joists, metal buildings, castellated beams and staggered truss framing systems are discussed.

Related Links

For additional technical information related to this subject, please visit the following website:

www.aisc.com

Quiz

Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.

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DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDH Center or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered architect and/or professional engineer/surveyor. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.

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