1. A simply supported beam in the diagram below is carrying a uniformly distributed characteristic load; dead load and imposed loads of 5KN/m each as well as characteristic imposed load of 30KN at midspan. Assuming the beam is fully restrained, design the universal beam in grade S275 steel to satisfy the bending, shear and other conditions. Assume the beam sits on a 100mm bearing at each end.

2. Design a compound beam to carry a uniformly distributed dead load of 400KN and imposed load of 600KN. The beam is simply supported and has a span of 11m. Allow for self weight of 30KN for the beam. The overall depth of the beam should not exceed 700mm. The lenght of the stiff bearing at the ends is 216mm when thebeam is sitted on a 203×203×71 UB. Full lateral support is provided for compression flange. Design using a steel grade of S275.

3. Design a suitable column section in grade S275 steel to support a factored axial concentrated load of 2000KN and a factored BM of 100KNm about the major axis and 20KNm about the minor axis applied at the top of the column. The column is 10m long and is fully fixed against rotation @ the top and bottom and the floors that it supports are braced against sway.

4. Determine the compression resistance of a column shown in the diagram below if the effective length of the column is 8m and the steel is S275

5. A proposed 5m long internal column in a rigid jointed steel structure is concentrically loaded with 1000KN dead load and 1000KN imposed load. Assuming fixity at the top and bottom of the column gives effective rotational restraints. Design the column.

6. Determine the compression resistance of a steel section 203×203×52 UC which is to be used as an encased column. The column is an internal column in a multistorey structure with an actual length of 4.2m centre to centre. Assume grade S275 steel and grade 25 concrete.

7. A column consisting of 305×305×195 UC carries an axial load of 1600KN and axial imposed load of 800KN. Adopting a square base, determine the sizes and thickness of base plate required. Concrete cube strength is 25KN/m2 design for grade S275 steel.

8. A column base is subjected to a factored moment of 55KNm and a factored axial load of 780KN. If the column section is 603×603×86 Kg/m UC and the cube strength of concrete in the foundation is 25N/mm2, design a slab base and web connection for the column and the base plate. Assume that the material is machined for tight contact. Use grade S275 steel.

9. A simply suuported plate girder has a span of 12m and carry two concentrated load on the top flange at the third points, consisting of 450KN dead load and 300KN imposed load. In addition it carries a uniformly distributed dead load of 20KN/m which includes an allowable for self weight and an imposed load of 10KN/m. The compression flange is fully restrained laterally. The girder is supported on a heavy stiffened bracket at each end. Design the girder using grade S275 steel