The Golden Rules of how to design a steel frame structure

This video provides my Golden Rules on how to design a steel frame structure
To be able to design Steel Structures there is a lot to learn, and it takes time to master good steel design. Designing Steel Structures also takes repetitions and site experience, however, I will provide you with some the lessons I have learnt from my experience on how to design steel buildings

the design of a steel structure is not just about sizing the members to be able to support the load, this is only the starting point. Most of your time to design a steel building is in the connection and details and this is where most of the time should go then designing steel structures.

Structural Steel design also requires you to understand the chemical properties of different metals and mixing metal types can have adviser reactions

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[robertfacioni]

i have been a structural engineer for almost 30 years and have my own cosulting practice.
i love watching your videos. you dont miss anything and still manage to keep these videos short.
keep up the good work.
you are great teacher for young engineers.
they should allbe watching.

[seanoneill]

This is a great video. I've been practicing structural engineering in both the US and in NZ for almost 25 years now. Everything you said is spot on. To be honest, I probably didn't learn anything new, but it is so good to see this kind of practical and well informed resource for younger engineers on you tube. Good stuff. Thank you.

[peterprice]

When I first saw this video I was suspicious....A 'professional' giving forth this info? But having watched it through, I am impressed. Well done!

I am 75 years old, still practicing: P.Eng, MiMechE. MiStructE..
With half a century in Structural engineering. most of it in Offshore O. and G. particularly with steelwork, from mudmats on the seabed to flarebooms at the highest point, and all the areas in between.
The last 15 years being involved in design analyses and engineering for drilling facilities, typically with 2 or three support modules weighing up to 4000t.
My work has included being Lead Structural Engineer(drilling) on the biggest in the world, (so far).
I loved it all and I am still at it.

Respectfully, listening to this young man, It is so good to see the future of our discipline is in good hands.

[charlie]

greetings from Melbourne! I am a structural engineer with 4 years of experience and your video have helped me so much!! Thank you!

[Ooze]

I've been working as a structural engineer for 10+ years and this video is stil helpful and filled with great insight. It's good to know how things are done in other parts of the world. Great videos. Always learning, or else we get stuck.

[stephenbrickwood]

A shitty cadetship, a few recessions, no mentoring, but I still managed a full Civil Engineering Degree from UNSW. The details you talk about is exactly what I missed out on.
I ended up managing civil structural construction and building projects.
My engineering insights allowed me to make many critical decisions over the years that saved the client $millions.
I have had a lot of 'adventures' in these roles and worked over seas and met some brilliant people.
I have never structurally designed anything sadly, but I have seen some very dangerous designs by foolish and ignorant amateurs who were lucky I questioned their work.
I am in my 70s now and appreciate your presentation and the mentoring it provides.

[timetostudy]

I happened to know you via your wife’s channel. All I can say is she chose the right person. Keep up the good work!

[ARFATHM]

I recently started working for a construction company and struggled a bit to understand the drawings until I came across your videos. I'm from a different engineering discipline. I really appreciate your videos, and I always hope that you will continue to make more for people like me.
Cheers 🥂

[chirag]

You do not know what a big favour you have done, my friend Brendan. Thanks Champ.
Regards,
Chirag

[alexandraterrones]

Hi there! I am an architecture undergrad in Los Angeles, came across your channel, and found your video extremely insightful for my studies. Thank you for sharing! Looking forward to watching and learning more.

[MrJesusLovesYou]

@Brendan Hasty you have earned the status of the Engineering GOAT!

[MarcDiMillo]

Aspiring engineer here. Tradesman by day. What a great video, you gave me lots of stuff to look up and read about. Keep up the good videos!

[DeepakKrishna]

Thank you so much Brenden. It helped me a lot to understand the real happenings behind the design. Keep up the good work. More such tips are expecting from you. Cheers.

[timothypolo]

Brendo you legend. Very informative for young engineers. Keep up the good work.

[juhiimi]

You are a very experienced structural engineer. Thanks for sharing your inisghts! Keep up the good work :)

[Asher_-xb]

This is an informative video on structural steel design.

Thank you for sharing!

[inidfvideo]

Thank you sir, the knowledge about steel construction is very valuable

[BryceFryar_Private]

Excellent Video Brendan, keep up the great work! I'm a fellow Melbourne based structural engineer and that was a really good summary, cant wait to see your rules of thumb when you reach the 500 likes!

[vplph]

As an architect it's great to understand the concepts you talk about. Allows to design with and not against structure.

[guoyue]

This vedio made what we discussed today much more clearer, manual thumb up!