Steel Design Using American Codes ( IBC, UBC, AISC)

Start Date End Date Venue Fees (US $)
14 Jun 2026 Dubai, UAE $ 3,900 Register
06 Sept 2026 Riyadh, KSA $ 3,900 Register

Steel Design Using American Codes ( IBC, UBC, AISC)

Introduction

This Steel Design using American Codes training course is a must for civil engineers working in Oil & Gas, Power plants, water treatment plants and residential projects. Participants of this workshop will gain advanced knowledge of structural engineering that includes behavior of materials under loading and design fundamentals for steel structures and connections design. This training course will provide sample illustration of real structures that will assist the designer to understand design methodologies and apply it on different types of buildings. The examples to be used would vary from the typical two-dimensional beams and frames to the three-dimensional multistory frames to special systems such as space frames. Throughout the course, the instructor shall start from the basics to ensure the full participation and comprehension of all attendants.

This training course will highlight:

  • Selecting a suitable structural system and preparing the general layout
  • Applying Loads & Load combinations as per IBC / UBC / ASCE
  • Steel design as per AISC [ASD / LRFD]
  • Steel connections design

Objectives

    • Understanding the behavior of structural members under loading
    • Learning how to apply design loads as per American codes of standard
    • Analyze deformation of members under loading
    • Undertake basic design of Steel Structures
    • Performing different types of steel connections design

Training Methodology

This Steel Design using American Codes training course will utilize a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. Relevant examples and case studies are provided to illustrate the application of each of the topics covered.

Who Should Attend?

Engineer with interest in learning about structural steel design. As backgrounds may vary, the instructor will start from the basics and work his way towards more details and to practical applications.

This training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Design Structural Engineers
  • Civil Engineers working in Oil & Gas field
  • Engineers working in Power Plants & Energy field
  • Engineers working in Water / Waste water treatment plants
  • Steel Fabricators
  • Construction Engineers

Course Outline

Day 1: Introduction to American Codes and Creating Layout

  • Introduction to American Codes and How to Use Them
  • Different Methods of Analysis
  • Structural Layout
  • Sectional Properties
  • Determination of Stress Functions (direct, bending & shear stresses)

Day 2: Calculation of Loads and Load Combinations

  • Design Criteria
  • Gravity Loads
  • Wind Loads
  • Seismic Loads
  • Load Combinations [ASD / LRFD]

Day 3: Design Methodology

  • Design of Beams
  • Design of Columns & Struts
  • Design of Tension Members
  • Design of Compression Members
  • Design of Built-up Sections

Day 4: Design Methodology

  • Design of Composite Beams
  • Design of Cranes Girders & Members Subject to Torsional Forces
  • Design of Base Plates
  • Design of Anchor Bolts & Shear Lugs

Day 5: Steel Connections Design

  • Fundamental Concepts of Connection Design
  • Moment Connections
  • Shear Connections
  • Column and Beam Splices Design

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