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CE-801 RGPV B.Tech

Design of Steel Structures (DSS)

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Syllabus, notes and important questions for CE-801

Syllabus units

Topics as the official RGPV syllabus lists them.

Unit 1 Basis of Structural Design and Connection Design 22 topics
  • Introduction
  • Metallurgy of steel
  • Structural properties of steel
  • Design philosophies
  • Limit state method
  • Partial load factors
  • Loading and load combination on structures
  • Local buckling and section classification
  • Types of connections
  • Welded connections
  • Types of joints and welds
  • Connection design
  • Concentric connection
  • Eccentric connections
  • Truss connections
  • Bolted connections
  • Force transfer mechanism
  • Failure mechanism
  • Analysis of bolt groups
  • Beam column connections
  • Shear connection
  • Moment connection
Unit 1 notes
Unit 2 Design of Compression and Tension Members 15 topics
  • Types of tension member
  • Behaviour of tension members
  • Factors affecting the strength of tension members
  • Design of tension member for yielding
  • Net section rupture
  • Block shear
  • Tension splices
  • Lug angles
  • Concept of shear lag
  • Types of compression members
  • Basis of current codal provision for compression member design
  • Slenderness ratio
  • Elastic buckling
  • Strength curves
  • Design of compression members
Unit 2 notes
Unit 3 Design of Flexural Members 12 topics
  • Beam types
  • Lateral stability of beams
  • Lateral torsional buckling of symmetric beams
  • Design strength of laterally supported and unsupported beams in bending
  • Shear strength of steel beams
  • Web buckling and crippling
  • Design of beams
  • Built-up beams
  • Design of plate girders
  • Types of stiffeners
  • Flange and web splices
  • Design of beam‑columns subjected to combined tension and bending
Unit 3 notes
Unit 4 Design of Columns and Column Bases 6 topics
  • Design of single section and compound section
  • Design of laced and battened type columns
  • Design of column bases
  • Slab base
  • Gusseted base
  • Grillage foundation
Unit 4 notes
Unit 5 Design of Industrial Buildings 7 topics
  • Introduction, Frames
  • Multistory frames
  • Various types of trusses and their selection
  • Design of purlin and elements of truss
  • Effect of wind loads on purlin and truss
  • Bracing systems
  • Design of Gantry Girder
Unit 5 notes
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Exam insights

Counted from 6 past CE-801 papers.

Marks asked per paper, by unit

  • Unit 1 Basis of Structural Design and Connection Design 35 marks
  • Unit 2 Design of Compression and Tension Members 27 marks
  • Unit 3 Design of Flexural Members 16 marks
  • Unit 4 Design of Columns and Column Bases 18 marks
  • Unit 5 Design of Industrial Buildings 16 marks

Average marks of the questions from each unit in one paper. You answer only some of them, so the total is more than the paper’s maximum.

Asked again and again

  1. Design a slab base (base plate) for a steel column e.g. ISHB 200 carrying an axial (factored) load resting on concrete pedestal

    Asked 3 times: 2026, 2023, 2022

  2. Design an I-section / channel purlin on a sloping roof truss for given dead, live and wind loads, truss spacing and purlin spacing.

    Asked 3 times: 2025, 2024, 2023

  3. Design a laced built-up column with two channel sections to carry a given axial (factored) load over a given effective length with hinged end conditions, including single lacing system.

    Asked 3 times: 2025, 2023

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