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Steel Design Course

What will I learn?

Unlock the essentials of steel design with our comprehensive Steel Design Course, geared for engineering professionals here in Namibia. Dive into understanding the properties of structural steel, master the basics of beam design, and get to grips with bending stress and deflection analysis. Improve your skills in documentation and reporting, and become proficient in using design tools and manuals relevant to Namibian standards. This top-notch, practical course offers short, self-paced learning options to fit your timetable, making sure you stay competitive in the engineering sector.

Apoia's Unique Features

Online course with lifetime access
Certificate aligned with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
Online support always available
Select and arrange the chapters you wish to study
Customize your course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study anytime, no internet connection required

Develop skills

Enhance the growth of the practical skills listed below

Master steel properties: Choose the best materials for engineering projects, considering local availability and regulations.

Design beams: Size and select beams for different structural uses, keeping Namibian building codes in mind.

Analyse bending stress: Work out stress limits for safe structural designs, according to local standards.

Calculate deflection: Make sure structures are sound with accurate deflection analysis, adhering to Namibian norms.

Report designs: Clearly communicate design choices and calculations.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before starting, you can modify the chapters and the workload.

  • Select which chapter to commence with
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Increase or decrease the course workload

Examples of chapters you can include

You’ll be able to generate additional chapters similar to the examples below

This is a free course focused on personal and professional growth. It does not equate to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate qualification, but offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.