Kocaeli University / European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)

Name of Lecturer(s)

Assistant Prof. Dr. Erkan AKPINAR
Assistant Prof. Dr. Hakan ERDOĞAN
Assistant Prof. Dr. HILAL MEYDANLI ATALAY

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

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Ability to assess the failure/damage type and possible reasons in RC and masonry structures

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

		Program Competencies
		1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes	1	Middle	Middle	Low	High	Low	Middle	Low	Low	Low

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Not Required

Course Contents

Identification of damage patterns in reinforced concrete and adobe structures. Performance evaluation. Definition of sismic parameters and damage indices. Effect of sismic parameters on the level of damage. Nonlinear parameters and definition of ductility. Curvature and displacement ductility. Repair and strengthening methods for structural members. Column and beam jacketing. Member and system strengthening. Reinforced concrete infill walls in system strengthening, analysis and detailing techniques. Carbon fibers (CFRP) in member and system strengthening. Repair and strengthening of adobe structures.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade

60%

		Number	Percentage
Semester Studies	Midterm Examination	1	40%
Semester Studies	Quiz	2	60%

Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade

40%

Total

100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)