Week 10 Structural Steel

Question 1

Structural Steel Connections-

How are connections done?

Answer 1

Connections are welded and bolted

Question 2

What are 3 Structural Steel lateral connections?

Answer 2

• Cross Brace
• K Brace
• Angle Brace

Question 3

What are three to create a steel overhang?

Answer 3

• extending beam/joist structure over building skeleton frame
• shorter overhangs can use OWSJ with top bar extender
• outside column support

Question 4

What are 3 ways to protect exposed steel from fire?

Answer 4

• intumescent paint/coating
• spray applied fire-proofing
• wrap with steel stud furring with Type X GWB