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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