RedVector RV-10247

Structural Steel - An Introduction

Structural Steel - An Introduction

1 hr. Online Course

Level: Fundamental

Item#: RV-10247

SME: Jeff Brim, BA, MS

Are you faced with a project that requires an understanding of structural steel? Do you know the standard steel shapes and how they are connected to erect a building? What is that ASTM specification on the Mill Cert and how does it apply to steel selection? When should you choose structural steel over other materials? This course introduces the student to the basic fundamentals of structural steel.
Course Objectives
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.
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Jeff Brim, BA, MS
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Jeffrey Brim, BA, MS, has served as Laborer, Estimator, Manager, Vice President and President of construction firms. He gained hands-on experience in a family owned concrete construction business which continues into his adult career. He has served on several professional construction institutes and committees including the Prestressed Concrete Institute. He taught as an Adjutant Professor at Southwest Florida College and continues to expand his knowledge of current construction practices.  

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