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Modeling With Computer In Structural Engineering

Civil Engineering

Faculty of Engineering
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course Unit Title Course Unit Code Type of Course Unit Level of Course Unit Year of Study Semester ECTS Credits
Modeling With Computer In Structural Engineering INS334 Elective Bachelor's degree 3 Spring 4

Name of Lecturer(s)

Assistant Prof. Dr. Erkan AKPINAR

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Recognize principals of computer aided modeling and design.
2) Perform computer aided modeling using frame elements (column, beam etc.) for structural analysis.
3) Perform computer aided modeling using area elements (shear wall, slab and mat foundation etc.) for structural analysis.
4) Perform computer aided structural analysis using equivalent seismic load method.
5) Perform computer aided structural analysis using mode superposition method.

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

  Program Competencies
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Learning Outcomes
1 Middle Middle High Middle Middle Low No relation Low Middle Middle Middle
2 Middle Middle High Middle Middle Low No relation Low Middle Middle Low
3 Middle Middle High Middle Middle Low No relation Low Middle Middle Low
4 Middle High Middle Middle Middle Middle Low Middle Middle Low Middle
5 Middle High Middle Middle Middle Middle Low Middle Middle Low Middle

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Not Required

Course Contents

Introduction. Definition of matrix theory of analysis of structures and the method utilized in computer modelling. Introduction to frame and shell elements. Local and global axis system in frame and shell elements, and definition of member forces according to the axis definitions. Computer aided structural modelling. Modeling vertical and lateral loads acting on structures. Load cases and load combinations, their definitions and their multipliers. Structural analysis to determine the dynamic properties of structures, natural periods and mass participations. Equivalent lateral load method and spectral analysis method for seismic analysis of structures.

Recommended or Required Reading

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods



Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade

40%

Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade

60%

Total

100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Not Required