Structural Steel – An Introduction

Upon completing this course the student will be able to: Distinguish between types of structural steel and describe how they are produced. Define alloy and describe how it pertains to steel. List types of structural steel testing and define hardness and toughness. Identify the standard structural steel shapes. List the standard ASTM designations for carbon steel. Define and describe the standard structural steel connections. Decide if structural steel is the correct building material for a particular project.