Experimental Methods In Structural Engineering

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Structural Dynamics

Course Contents

Principles of model analysis. Design and construction of models. Loading systems: Loading principles, Methods of load application, loading frames. Load distribution arrangement, safety considerations. Strain measurement systems. Displacement, rotation and curvature measurements. Dynamic measurements. Nondestructive testing principles. Calibration. Principles of data recording. Principles of data analysis. (R)

Weekly Schedule

1) Introduction of dynamic testing methods Effective force testing Pseudo dynamic testing Real time hybrid dynamic testing Quasi-static loading test method (QST) Shaking table testing method (STT) Effective force method (EFT) Pseudo-dynamic testing method (PDT) Real time pseudo-dynamic testing method (RTPDT) Real time dynamic hybrid testing method (RTDHT)
2) Introduction to Dynamic Tests: Effective force testing Pseudo dynamic testing Real time hybrid dynamic testing Quasi-static loading test method (QST) Shaking table testing method (STT) Effective force method (EFT) Pseudo-dynamic testing method (PDT) Real time pseudo-dynamic testing method (RTPDT) Real time dynamic hybrid testing method (RTDHT)
3) Introduction to Modal Testing Applications of Modal Testing Philosophy of Modal Testing Single-Degree-of-Freedom (SDOF) System Theory Presentation and Properties of FRF Data for SDOF System
4) Undamped Multi-Degree-of-Freedom (MDOF) Systems MDOF Systems with Proportional Damping MDOF Systems with Structural (Hysteretic) Damping - General Case MDOF Systems with Viscous Damping - General Case Characteristics and Presentation of MDOF
5) RESPONSE FUNCTION MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES
6) Structure Preparation, instruments and locations, excitation procedure
7) Digital Signal Processing Use of Different Excitation Signals Calibration Mass Cancellation
8) Mid-term examination
9) MODAL PARAMETER EXTRACTION METHODS
10) Preliminary Checks of FRF Data SDOF Modal Analysis Methods MDOF Modal Analysis in the Frequency Domain (SISO) MDOF Modal Analysis in the Time Domain Modal Analysis
11) Preliminary Checks of FRF Data SDOF Modal Analysis Methods MDOF Modal Analysis in the Frequency Domain (SISO) MDOF Modal Analysis in the Time Domain Modal Analysis
12) Preliminary Checks of FRF Data SDOF Modal Analysis Methods MDOF Modal Analysis in the Frequency Domain (SISO) MDOF Modal Analysis in the Time Domain Modal Analysis
13) Preliminary Checks of FRF Data SDOF Modal Analysis Methods MDOF Modal Analysis in the Frequency Domain (SISO) MDOF Modal Analysis in the Time Domain Modal Analysis
14) DERIVATION OF MATHEMATICAL MODELS Modal Models
15) Refinement of Modal Models Display of Modal Model Response Models
16) Comparison of and Correlation of Experiment and Prediction Adjustment or Updating of Models Coupled and Structure Analysis Response Prediction and Force Determination Test Planning

Recommended or Required Reading

1- Lecture notes on Structural Tests (K. Beyen)

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Drill and Practice
5) Modelling
6) Simulation
7) Case Study
8) Self Study
9) Problem Solving
10) Project Based Learning

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade	40%
Number Percentage Semester Studies Midterm Examination 1 50% Quiz 1 50%
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade	60%
Total	100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Not Required