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Course Description Course Name : Advanced Structural Analysis Course Code : İM-505 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. CENGİZ DÜNDAR Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learns the calculation steps of the stiffness matrix method Learns the creation of the element stiffness matrix of the reinforced concrete elements Learns the coding technique Learns to obtain the stiffness influence coefficients using differantial equations Learns to obtain grillage systems stiffness matrix Learns the coordinate transformations Learns the compatability and support conditions Learns the calculation of the truss systems using the stiffness matrix method Learns the application of energy principle in stiffness method Learns the effect of the axial forces on the bending stiffness of the elements Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Fundamental concepts of force and displacement methods. Coding technique. Analysis of using some computer programs utilizing the displacement and force methods. Analysis of shear-wall structures by stiffness method. Nonlinear analysis of structures Course Contents : Matrix displacement method, member stiffness, obtaining the stiffness influence coefficients using differantial equations, grillages, stiffness matrix of a beam with rigid end parts, coordinate transformation, compatability conditions and intermediate loads, restraint joints and symmetry, support conditions, lack of fit analysis, truss systems, application of energy principle in stiffness method, the effect of axial forces on the bending stiffness Language of Instruction : English Work Place : Engineering Faculty Graduate Classrooms   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Introduction to the stiffness matrix method, The advantages of stiffness method and some assumptions Lecture note Written and oral expression, explanation with presentation, sample analysis 2 Calculation of stiffness matrix coefficients Lecture note Written and oral expression, explanation with presentation, sample analysis 3 Obtaining the stiffness influence coefficients using differential equations Lecture note Written and oral expression, explanation with presentation, sample analysis 4 Grillages Lecture note Written and oral expression, explanation with presentation, sample analysis 5 Stiffness matrix of a beam with rigid end parts Lecture note Written and oral expression, explanation with presentation, sample analysis 6 Coordinate transformations Lecture note Written and oral expression, explanation with presentation, sample analysis 7 Compatability conditions and intermediate loads Lecture note Written and oral expression, explanation with presentation, sample analysis 8 Midterm exam none Written exam 9 Restraint joints and symmetry Lecture note Written and oral expression, explanation with presentation, sample analysis 10 Support Conditions Lecture note Written and oral expression, explanation with presentation, sample analysis 11 Lack of fit analysis Lecture note Written and oral expression, explanation with presentation, sample analysis 12 Calculation of the truss systems stiffness matrix Lecture note Written and oral expression, explanation with presentation, sample analysis 13 Application of energy principle in stiffness method Lecture note Written and oral expression, explanation with presentation, sample analysis 14 Application of energy principle in stiffness method Lecture note Written and oral expression, explanation with presentation, sample analysis 15 The effect of axial forces on the bending stiffness Lecture note Written and oral expression, explanation with presentation, sample analysis 16/17 Final exam none Written exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Livesley, R. K., 1975. Matrix Methods of Structural Analysis.      Ghali, A., and Neville, A. M., 1978. Structural Analysis  Laursen, H. I., 1978. Structural Analysis.  Coates, R. C., Couite, M. G., Kong, F. K., 1978. Structural Analysis.     Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 40     Homeworks/Projects/Others 3 60 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Have knowledge and understanding at advanced level providing required basis for original projects in the field of civil engineering based on qualifications gained at undergraduate level. 5 2 Gain required knowledge through scientific research in the field of engineering, evaluate, interpret and apply data. 5 3 Be aware of new and emerging applications,examine and learn where necessary. 0 4 Construct engineering problems, develop strategies to solve them, and apply innovative methods for solutions. 5 5 Design and implement analytical modeling and experimental research and solve complex situations encountered in this process 5 6 Develop new and / or original ideas and methods; develop innovative solutions for the system, part, and process design. 0 7 Have learning skills 0 8 Be aware of innovative developments in the field of civil engineering, and analyse and learn them when needed. 4 9 Transfer process and results of the projects in the field of civil engineering or on national and international platforms in written or oral form. 0 10 Have knowledge in current techniques and methods applied in civil engineering. 5 11 Use computer software as well as information and communication technologies at the level required in the field of civil engineering 5 12 Oversee social, scientific and ethical values in all professional platforms. 4 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 4 56     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 3 5 15     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 20 20     Final Exam 1 20 20 Total Workload: 139 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.56 ECTS Credit: 6