Kocaeli University / European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)

Name of Lecturer(s)

Prof. Dr. Oya ŞENYURT
Assistant Prof. Dr. Erkan AKPINAR
Lecturer Dr. Bülent KOPARAN

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Recognize material properties and loads for reinforced concrete structures and structural elements.
2) Approximately determine the dimensions of structural elements in preliminary design.
3) Calculate flexural capacity of singly reinforced rectangular concrete beams.
4) Calculate shear capacity of rectangular reinforced concrete beams.
5) Get familiar with principles of ultimate strength - capacity - calculations in reinforced concrete columns.
6) Recognize crack types and their expansion according to load types on structural elements.
7) Get familiar with the principles of earthquake resisting design.

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

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

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Course Contents

Structural system concepts in reinforced concrete building stability concepts. The loads affecting the reinforced concrete structure and transfer of these loads to soil. Preliminarily design of structural system, (arrangement design and engineering) of reinforced concrete columns, beams, slabs and stiffeners, supports and joints. Principles of flexural and shear capacity calculations in reinforced concrete columns and beams. Cracking and failure mechanisms. Standarts and regulations related to reinforced concrete. Principles of earthquake resistant design.

Weekly Schedule

1) Principles of behavior of reinforced concrete shear walls
2) Principles of behavior of reinforced concrete shear walls
3) Principles of behavior of reinforced concrete shear walls
4) Principles of placement of concrete covering. Minimum reinforcement and cross-sectional size
5) Constructive principles and details of reinforced concretes
6) Concrete foundations and selection principles
7) Formation of wall footings and calculation. Detail drawings of wall footings
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Selection principles, sizing and calculation of concrete foundation
10) Verify the individual basic staple and detail drawings of concrete foundation
11) Selection principles of continous concrete foundation
12) Calculation of statics of continous concrete foundation
13) Placement and detail drawing of the continous concrete foundation
14) Radial basic design principles. Basic types of radial
15) Detailed drawing of the raft foundation reinforcement
16) Final examination

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Drill and Practice
4) Modelling
5) Group Study
6) Simulation
7) Brain Storming
8) Lab / Workshop
9) Self Study
10) Problem Solving
11) Project Based Learning

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade

30%

		Number	Percentage
Semester Studies	Midterm Examination	1	70%
	Quiz	2	15%
	Practices	2	15%

Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade

70%

Total

100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Not Required

Course Unit Title	Course Unit Code	Type of Course Unit	Level of Course Unit	Year of Study	Semester	ECTS Credits
Reinforced Concrete	MIM313	Compulsory	Bachelor's degree	3	Fall	4