Kocaeli University / European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)

Name of Lecturer(s)

Prof. Dr. Seval PINARBAŞI ÇUHADAROĞLU

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

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) To be able to differentiate the basic differences between Allowable Strength Design (ASD) and Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD)
2) To be able to define load combinations in ASD and LRFD
3) To be able to make analysis and design of steel tension members using ASD and LRFD
4) To be able to make analysis and design of steel compression members using ASD and LRFD
5) To be able to make analysis and design of steel flexural members using ASD and LRFD
6) To be able to make analysis and design of simple steel connections using ASD and LRFD

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

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

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Earthquake Resistant Structural Design

Course Contents

The basic philosophy behind the load and resistance factor design (LRFD) in structural steel. Basic philosophy behind the allowable strength design (ASD) in structural steel. Load combinations in ASD and LRFD. Limit states for steel tension members, design of tension members using ASD and LRFD. Limit states for steel compression members, design of compression members using ASD and LRFD. Limit states for steel flexural members, design of flexural members using ASD and LRFD. Design of connections using ASD and LRFD.

Weekly Schedule

1) Çelik yapılarda Yük ve Dayanım Katsayıları ile Tasarım (YDKT) yönteminde ana felsefe. Çelik yapılarda Emniyetli Dayanım ile Tasarım (EDT) yönteminde ana felsefe.
2) Load combinations in ASD and LRFD.
3) Limit states for steel tension members, design of tension members using ASD and LRFD.
4) Limit states for steel tension members, design of tension members using ASD and LRFD.
5) Limit states for steel compression members, design of compression members using ASD and LRFD.
6) Limit states for steel compression members, design of compression members using ASD and LRFD.
7) Midterm Exam
8) Limit states for steel compression members, design of compression members using ASD and LRFD.
9) Limit states for steel flexural members, design of flexural members using ASD and LRFD.
10) Limit states for steel flexural members, design of flexural members using ASD and LRFD.
11) Limit states for steel flexural members, design of flexural members using ASD and LRFD.
12) Limit states for steel flexural members, design of flexural members using ASD and LRFD.
13) Design of simple connections using ASD and LRFD.
14) Design of simple connections using ASD and LRFD.
15) Design of simple connections using ASD and LRFD.
16) Final exam

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Drill and Practice
5) Self Study
6) Problem Solving

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade	20%
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade	80%
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
Advanced Steel Structures I	INS521	Elective	Master's degree	1	Fall	8