Course Details

Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
7CE482COMPUTATIONAL STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS AND DESIGN3+0+03415.08.2025

 
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 To have the knowledge of the fundamentals of software and computer programs corresponding to structural engineering problems
To recall the knowledge of the main concepts of structural analysis To have ability to model structural systems using commercial package programs
To have ability to model the linear or nonlinear structural systems in software such as SAP2000
To have the knowledge of the importance of control the reliability of the outpus of the structural models in software using hand calculations
Course Content This course, briefly, consist of 1) fundamentals of software and computer programs corresponding to structural engineering problems including design of buildings, 2) review of concepts of structural analysis, 3) stiffness methods in structural analysis for both trusses and beams, 4) utilization of commercial package programs in modeling of structures, such as for beams, trusses, and frames in 2D and 3D, and 5) fundamentals and application of nonlinear analyses of structures including geometric and material nonlinearity.
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. Technology will also be incorporated into the classroom procedures in order to create a better learning environment.
Prerequisites and co-requisities ( CE383 )
Course Coordinator Research Assist. EREN YAĞMUR eren.yagmur@agu.edu.tr
Name of Lecturers Research Assist.Dr. EREN YAĞMUR
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources
Course Notes TS500
TDY2019
Documents /Users/mac/Desktop/CE102 ve CE 482/CE 482 Final-Building.docx

Course Category
Engineering %30
Engineering Design %30
Field %40

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
Quiz/Küçük Sınav 1 % 35
Final examination 1 % 55
Diğer (Staj vb.) 1 % 10
Total
3
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Sınıf İçi Aktivitesi 14 3 42
Yazılım Deneyimi 14 5 70
Final Sınavı 1 10 10
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 4 122

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Successfully model the linear or nonlinear structural systems in software such as SAP2000
2 Run the program for different load cases and they will obtain the axial and shear forces, and moments on the structural members
3 Check the reliability of the models and outputs.
4 Successfully compare the hand calculations of the exact or approximate solutions of the behavior of structures with the outputs of the structural modeling in the SAP2000
5 Learn how to use the software of ETABS for the design part of the reinforced concrete structures

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Fundamental information and properties of structural analysis package programs, especially for SAP2000
2 Hand calculation for the linear static analysis of a beam subjected to moment, and point load
3 Hand calculation for the linear static analysis of a truss system subjected to a point load
4 Hand calculation for the linear static analysis of a frame system subjected to a distributed load
5 Hand Calculation for the linear static analysis of an indeterminate frame system subjected to a distributed load
6 Truss Analysis Using the Stiffness Method
7 LWF
8 Beam Analysis Using the Stiffness Method
9 Modal and time history analyses using SAP2000
10 Application of SAP2000
11 Application of ETABS
12 Application of ETABS
13 Application of ETABS
14 Application of ETABS

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

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

  
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