5FTC2200 Civil Engineering Structural Design Coursework 2 Assignment Brief | UH

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This Assignment Assesses the Following Module Learning Outcomes (from the Definitive Module Document):

• Demonstrate knowledge of mathematics, statistics, natural science and/or engineering principles to the solution of complex problems in structural design with some of the knowledge at the forefront of structural behaviour science and/or structural design methods.
• Analyse complex problems, concerning Civil Engineering structural design, to reach substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, statistics, natural science and/or engineering principles.
• Design solutions for complex structural problems that meet a combination of societal, user, business and/or customer needs as appropriate.
• Function effectively as an individual, and/or as a member or leader of a team.

An industrial plant is planned for construction in Sadat City, Alexandria, Egypt, as part of a strategic development project. The plant will consist of several steel structures, including the Processing, Engineering, and QC Building. These facilities are essential for supporting the industrial processes, engineering operations, and quality control activities of the plant.

The class has been organised into groups according to Table 1 I've attached. Each group has been assigned a specific building footprint and corresponding building dimensions to work on. These assignments are intended to simulate real-world engineering challenges, encouraging collaboration and practical application of structural engineering concepts.

Each group will utilise the building footprint and dimensions provided in the attached table-2 to develop their designs, ensuring alignment with the project requirements and applicable standards. 

Engineering Data:

All systems shall be designed according to the following engineering data:

• Assume appropriate own weights for all structural elements, including steel cladding (sandwich panels), steel trusses, and purlins. 
• Loads are to be according to ECP.
• The roof is inaccessible.
• Wind loads are calculated assuming that the proposed building is located within the Menoufia Industrial City (q=80 kg/m2).
• Neglect earthquake loads.

Task-1 (15%) Group Task

It is required to:

Prepare a detailed AutoCAD drawing (Scale 1:100) to a convenient scale, illustrating a general layout of all steel buildings in the industrial plant. The drawing should include the following elements:

1. General Layout Roof Plan (3%)

• Include purlins, rafters, roof bracing, slopes, and axes (e.g., A, B, C).

2. Side Views (3%)

• Provide side elevations along axes A, B, and C, highlighting the heights of columns.

3. Section View (2%)

• Include a cross-sectional view of one building, displaying structural elements such as roof structure (purlins, rafters), column details, and cladding.

4. Longitudinal Bracing (2%)

• Show the arrangement and details of bracing along the building's longitudinal direction.

5. End Gable View (2%)

• Provide the framing layout of the end gable.

6. Mezzanine Plan (2%)

• Display the layout of the mezzanine floor, including secondary beams, main beams, and columns.

7. Annotations, Lables and Title Block (1%)

• Add Dimensions and lables for structural members.
• Include the Project name, drawing title and number, scale and date.

Task-2 (8%) Individual Task

Calculate all loads acting on the building's steel structural elements, including dead loads, live loads, and wind loads. Provide sketches showing load distribution on the cross section, as well as wind load effects on the roof and columns. Ensure all calculations follow relevant design codes and include labelled sketches for clarity.

Task-3 (5%) Group Task

Use SAP 2000 software to analyse the steel truss under the load conditions calculated in Task 2. Model the truss structure, applying the calculated dead, live, and wind loads, and define appropriate load combinations according to ECP. Run the analysis to obtain the internal forces (tension and compression) in each truss member. Calculate the ultimate loads (compression and tension) in the truss members based on the SAP2000 results.

Task 4 (16%) Individual Task

Design all tension and compression members of the steel truss based on the ultimate loads calculated in Task 3. Select suitable steel sections for tension and compression members, ensuring they meet ECP code requirements. Provide detailed calculations, annotated sketches showing designed member sizes, and a summary comparing member capacities to the calculated forces. (minimum four members) 

Task 5 (15%) Individual Task

Provide a detailed design and calculation for all truss joints, including forces at each joint and the selection of appropriate connection types (bolted). Include calculations for bolt size, spacing, and verify joint strength under the applied forces. Provide scaled drawings (1:10) for all joints, detailing bolt arrangements, and gusset plate dimensions, along with a summary report of the designs and compliance checks.

Task 6 (13%) Individual Task

• Floor covering load: 2 kN/m2
• Live load (L.L): 3 kN/m2
• Calculate the ultimate dead and live loads on the mezzanine floor's secondary beams. (4%)
• Draw B.M.D. and S.F.D for the secondary beam only. (4%)
• Design the secondary beams on the mezzanine floor to resist the ultimate bending moment and shear forces calculated in point 2 (5%)

Task-7 (5%) Individual Task

Design the columns on axes A and B to resist the ultTask 7imate normal forces obtained from the numerical analysis in Task 3.

Task-8 (3%) Group Task

Create a 3D model of the steel structure in SAP2000, including all beams, columns, trusses, and the mezzanine floor, based on the provided building dimensions.

Task-9 (3%) Individual Task

A planned softwood beam of C20 is 100 mm wide x 250 mm deep, has an effective span of L = 5.00 m and carries the following unfactored loads:

• Dead load = 1.50 kN/m
• Imposed load = 3.0 kN/m

The beam is part of the ground floor of an office building and is laterally restrained by the flooring boards (considered as a simply supported beam). Check whether its bending strength at ULS is adequate (Eurocode 5).

**** The grading breakdown will be as follows:

• Task calculations (83%).
• Coursework final discussion (10%).
• Word report and PowerPoint presentation (5%).
• poster (2%).

Drawings must be printed on A3/A2 paper, using AutoCAD, and should include layout and connection details. Additionally, prepare a poster comprising a general layout, connection details, and a 3D-SAP numerical model.

Submission Requirements

1. All SAP2000 files used for analysis, including (S2k) files.
2. AutoCAD files containing detailed drawings (save as V. 2018).
3. Printed drawings on A3/A2 sheets at an appropriate scale.
4- Please carefully read the report requirements within the brief.
5- You must submit your professional report in a .docx or .doc file with all the model files attached. 
6- Your SRN (Student Registration Number) must be in the first line of your report.

Ensure that all submissions meet the specified standards for clarity, accuracy, and professional presentation.

Report

Write an MS Word report including all the required steps above with the following:

• Your SRN is in the first line of your report
• Sections labelled according to the required steps of the briefing
• Write clearly and concisely in a professional manner
• Use appropriate technical terminology throughout·
• Use 12pt Arial font and 1.5 line spacing (i.e. Paragraph → Line Spacing → 1.5 lines)
• Use the list of content, with appropriate headings and subheadings
• Figures, hand sketches and tables must be numbered and have appropriate captions
• Add page numbers at the bottom right of each page
• Submit the model file separately
• Submit your report in both formats, .docx and .pdf document