Course Details

FUNDAMENTALS OF STEEL DESIGN

CE493

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Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
7CE493FUNDAMENTALS OF STEEL DESIGN5+0+05616.06.2026

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program CIVIL ENGINEERING
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course ? Designing tension members in steel structures.
? Designing connections in steel structures.
? Designing compression members in steel structures.
? Designing beam members in steel structures.
Course Content This course, briefly, consist of general knowledge about building codes, the mechanical properties of structural steel materials, and also Load and Resistance Factor based design of tension members, bolted and welded connections, compression members, laterally supported beams, and lateral-torsional buckling beams in steel structures.
Course Methods and Techniques Learners will be provided with as much opportunities of hands-on practice as possible with the aim of striking a balance between learner-centeredness and sufficient guidance. Various forms of interaction (i.e. pair work and group work) will also be encouraged to cater for learners with different learning styles. Additionally, individuals will be expected to produce both in-class writings and homework assignments in addition to the reading tasks, which will encourage them to reflect and think critically. Technology will also be incorporated into the classroom procedures in order to create a better learning environment.
Prerequisites and co-requisities ( CE224 )
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Associate Prof.Dr. Cihan ÇİFTCİ
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Structural Steel Design, 5th Edition, by Jack C. McCormac and Stephen F. Csernak, published by PEARSON, 2012. Load & Resistance Factor Design for the Manual of Steel Construction by AISC
Course Notes Structural Steel Design, 5th Edition, by Jack C. McCormac and Stephen F. Csernak, published by PEARSON, 2012.
Load & Resistance Factor Design for the Manual of Steel Construction by AISC

Course Category
Mathematics and Basic Sciences %10
Engineering %45
Engineering Design %45

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Yarıl yılSonu Sınavı/Dönem Projesinin Başarı Notuna Katkısı 2 % 40
Quiz/Küçük Sınav 1 % 20
Final examination 1 % 40
Total
4
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Sınıf İçi Aktivitesi 14 6 84
Kişisel Çalışma 10 3 30
Ders dışı çalışma 3 20 60
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 6 174

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 describe the knowledge of the design codes and specifications for steel structures
2 evaluate the knowledge of mechanical properties of structural steels
3 apply the knowledge of the design of steel tension members
4 apply the knowledge of the design of bolted and welded steel connections
5 apply the knowledge of the design of steel compression members
6 apply the knowledge of the design of steel beam members

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Steel Structures and Specifications for Building Design Codes - -
2 Yielding and Fractural Failure at Tension Members - -
3 Tearing Failure at Holes - -
4 LRFD for Tension Members - -
5 LRFD for Fasteners - -
6 Examples for LRFD of Fasteners - -
7 Slip-Critical Joints - -
8 Eccentric Shear forces on Bolted Connections - -
9 Shear and Tension from Eccentric Loading - -
10 LRFD for Fillet Welds - -
11 LRFD for Groove Welds - -
12 Design of Axially Loaded Compression Members - -
13 Elastic and Plastic Design of Beams - -
14 Lateral Torsion Design for Beams - -

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11
C1 5 5 5 4
C2 5 5 5 4
C3 1 1 1 1
C4 1 1 3 1
C5 5 5 5 4
C6 5 5 5 4

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant

  
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