Kocaeli University / European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)

Name of Lecturer(s)

Assistant Prof. Dr. HILAL MEYDANLI ATALAY

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

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Students will be able to teach the modelling procedures of strut-and-tie model.
2) Students will be able to apply regulations of different countries design codes.
3) Students will be able to design reinforced concrete systems by using strut-and-tie analogy.
4) Students will be able to apply new approaches in the design of reinforced concrete systems.

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

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

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

yok

Course Contents

Giriş, betonarme elemanların davranışı, çubuk analojisi yöntemi, elemanlarda B (süreksizliğin olmadığı) ve D (süreksizliğin olduğu) bölgelerin belirlenmesi ve modellenmesi, Beton basınç çubukları, donatı çekme çubukları düğüm noktalarının tanımlanması ve boyutlandırılması, İlgili yönetmeliklere göre hesap esasları, uygulamalar.

Weekly Schedule

1) Introduction, Strut-and-Tie Modeling in reinforced concrete, General concepts
2) Structural systems, Structural members, Idealization of structural systems, Introduction to strut-and-tie model
3) Determination of B and D regions in a structural member, Establishment of model
4) The main approches using strut-and-tie analogy, relevant codes such as ACI-318, Eurocode2
5) Determination of the internal forces, Design of B and D region
6) Design of deep beams using the strut-and-tie analogy
7) Design of short cantilever beams (corbels) using the strut-and-tie analogy
8) Midterm exam
9) Design of Dapped-end beams using the strut-and-tie analogy
10) Design of bridge deck using the strut-and-tie analogy
11) Design of shear wall and beams with openings using the strut-and-tie analogy
12) Design of frame joints using the strut-and-tie analogy
13) Design of Special B- and D-Regions
14) Presentation of assignments
15) Presentation of assignments
16) Final Exam

Recommended or Required Reading

1- 1- Özden, K. “Betonarme ve Öngerilmeli Betonda Davranış ve Hesap Modelleri” İTÜ İnşaat Fak. Matbaası, İstanbul, 1992. 2- Ersoy, U. ve Özcebe, G. (2007), “Betonarme”, Evrim Yayınevi, İstanbul. 3- Schlaich, J., Shäfer, K. and Jennewein, M. “Toward a Consistent Design of Structural Concrete,” Special Report, Journal of Prestressed Concrete Institute, 32(3), 74-150, 1987. 4- ACI Committee 318 (2014), “Building code requirements for structural concrete (ACI 318M–14) and commentary”, ACI, 525 pp, Farmington Hills, MI. 5- Eurocode 2 (2004), EN 1992-1-1:2004., Design of Concrete Structures, Part 1: General Rules and Rules for Buildings, 225pp, Brussels, Belgium, 2004.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Self Study
4) Problem Solving

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade

50%

		Number	Percentage
Semester Studies	Midterm Examination	1	50%
Semester Studies	Quiz	1	50%

Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade

50%

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
Strut-and-tie Modelling In Reinforced Concrete	INS582	Elective	Master's degree	1	Spring	8