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  Course Description
Course Name : Structural Dynamics

Course Code : İM-506

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) :

Learning Outcomes of the Course : learns the concept of dynamic load and dynamic load types
obtains the equation of motion for the single degree of freedom systems,
analyzes the free, harmonic and forced vibrations of the single degree of freedom systems,
analyzes the free, harmonic, forced vibrations and earthquake excitation of multi-degrees of freedom systems,
performs dynamic structural analysis according to Earthquake Code.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Providing information on the concept of dynamic load and the types of dynamic load. Teaching the behavior of single and multi-degree of freedom systems under dynamic load. Teaching earthquake analysis and design of Multi degree of freedom systems under the influence of an earthquake, in accordance with regulations

Course Contents : Dynamic load types; free, harmonic and forced vibration analysis of single and multi-degrees of freedom systems; Earthquake analysis of the structural systems.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classrooms of the Civil Engineering Department


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introduction to structural dynamics, types of dynamic loads Reading Oral and written explanation, sample solutions
2 D’Alambert principle, virtuel displacement method  Reading Oral and written explanation, sample solutions
3 Single degree of freedom systems  Reading Oral and written explanation, sample solutions
4 Degreasing degrees of freedom of continues systems by using shape functions Reading Oral and written explanation, sample solutions
5 Lamped mass assumption, effect of the weight to the dynamic behavior, effect of the support settlement to the dynamic behavior Reading Oral and written explanation, sample solutions
6 Free vibration of single degree of freedom systems, vibration without damping, vibration with damping Reading Oral and written explanation, sample solutions
7 Vibration of single degree of freedom systems under harmonic load  Reading Oral and written explanation, sample solutions
8 MIDTERM EXAM Reading Written examination
9 Vibration of single degree of freedom systems under transient load  Reading Oral and written explanation, sample solutions
10 Vibration of single degree of freedom systems under general load  Reading Oral and written explanation, sample solutions
11 Multi-degrees of freedom systems  Reading Oral and written explanation, sample solutions
12 Free vibration of multi-degrees of freedom systems, eigenvalues and eigenvectors  Reading Oral and written explanation, sample solutions
13 Forced vibration analysis of multi-degrees of freedom systems Reading Oral and written explanation, sample solutions
14 Mode superposition method for multi-degrees of freedom systems Reading Oral and written explanation, sample solutions
15 Earthquake analysis of multi-degrees of freedom systems Reading Oral and written explanation, sample solutions
16/17 FINAL EXAM Reading Written examination


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Dynamics of Structures: Theory and Applications to Earthquake Engineering, Anil K. Chopra, Prentice Hall.
 Yapı Dinamiği, Zekai Celep, İstanbul Teknik Üniversitesi
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 50
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 4 50
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. 4
3 Be aware of new and emerging applications,examine and learn where necessary. 3
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. 3
7 Have learning skills 5
8 Be aware of innovative developments in the field of civil engineering, and analyse and learn them when needed. 5
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. 2
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. 5
* 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 4 5 20
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 6 6
    Final Exam 1 10 10
Total Workload: 148
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.92
ECTS Credit: 6