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  Course Description
Course Name : Structural Analysis I

Course Code : INS315

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 3

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 5

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. İSMAİL HAKKI ÇAĞATAY

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Has the knowledge of classification of Structural Systems, Equilibrium equations, Loading types, Statically determinate systems.
Has the knowledge of determination of internal forces and drawing of internal force diagrams.
Has the knowledge of analysis for moving loads: influence lines.
Determines deformations and displacements.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To teach the analysis of statically determinate structures subjected to external effects, statically determinate structures subjected to moving loads, and determination of deformations and displacements of statically determinate structures.

Course Contents : General concepts, analysis of statically determinate structures subjected to static loads, determination of internal forces, internal force diagrams, analysis for moving loads, influence lines, the structural systems with internal hinges, and computation of deformations and displacements of statically determinate structures.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 General Scope, Assumptions, Classification of Structural Systems and External Effects, Basic Definitions, Loads
2 Some Definitions for Frame Systems, Equations of Static Equilibrium, Determination of Support Reactions, Calculation of Internal Forces
3 Procedure for Plotting Internal Force Diagrams
4 Plotting of Internal Force Diagrams, Loads of Arbitrary Distribution
5 Compound systems, Gerber beams
6 Three-hinged systems, tied systems
7 Truss Systems
8 Truss Systems
9 Analysis for Moving Type Loads, Definition of Influence Line
10 Construction of influence lines for simple structural systems
11 Construction of influence lines for compound systems
12 Introduction to displacement calculations, material behavior, Stress-Strain Relationships
13 Virtual Work Theory and Application to the determination of displacements
14 Calculation of Displacements by Virtual Work Theorem in Frame and Truss Type Systems


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Yapı Statiği, Cilt I, A. Çakıroğlu, E. Çetmeli, Beta Yayınları, 1995.
 Yapı Statiği, Cilt II, A. Çakıroğlu, E. Çetmeli, Beta Yayınları, 1995.
 Computer analysis of structural systems, J. F. Flemming, McGraw-Hill International Editions, 1989.
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 100
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 0
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 Designs a system, a component or a process in order to meet the needs of various engineering problems within technical, economic, environmental, manufacturability, sustainability limitations. 4
2 Identifies proper sources of information and databases, reaches them and uses them efficiently. 3
3 Follows the advancements in science and technology being aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and continuously improves her/himself. 5
4 Uses the computers and information technologies related with civil engineering actively. 5
5 Gains the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. 4
6 Communicates using technical drawing 1
7 Has an understanding of entrepreneurship and innovation subjects, and is knowledgeable of contemporary issues. 3
8 Has an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility 4
9 Has the required knowledge in project management, workplace practices, employee health, environmental and occupational safety; and the legal implications of engineering applications. 1
10 Has the basic knowledge of math, science and civil engineering 5
11 Has a good commman of basic concepts, theories and principles in civil engineering. 5
12 Independently reviews and learns the applications, makes a critical assessment of the problems faced with, selects the proper technique to formulate problems and propose solutions 5
13 Selects and uses the modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering practice 3
14 Designs and carries out experiments in the fields of civil engineering, and interprets the results and the data obtained from the experiments 3
15 Gains the abiltiy to work effectively as a member in interdisciplinary teams 2
16 Constantly improves her/himself by identifying the training needs in scientific, cultural, artistic and social fields. 0
17 Continuously improves her/himself by defining necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas besides the occupational requirements. 0
* 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 4 56
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10
    Final Exam 1 15 15
Total Workload: 137
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.48
ECTS Credit: 5