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  Course Description
Course Name : Steel Structure Design

Course Code : INS430

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 4

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 4

Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. BEYTULLAH TEMEL

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Designs an industrial structure
Analyzes an industrial structure
Calculates the connection points
Designs and analyzes columns, column footings and the foundation
Makes all the necessary drawings

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : INS417 Steel Structures


Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To help students learn how to design industrial steel structure according to the Turkish Steel Code (TS648)

Course Contents : Static calculation of steel structures in terms of dead, snow and wind load, section and connection calculations, structure stability and drawing the details

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Clasroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 General principles Lectute notes Explanation with presentation
2 Definition of industrial steel structures Lectute notes Explanation with presentation
3 Types of Loads, Calculation of loads Lectute notes Explanation with presentation
4 Calculation of wind and earthquake loads Lectute notes Explanation with presentation
5 Purlin design Lectute notes Explanation with presentation
6 Analysis of trussed beams Lectute notes Explanation with presentation
7 Design of steel members Lectute notes Explanation with presentation
8 Midterm Exam Exam Midterm Exam
9 Connection calculations Lectute notes Explanation with presentation
10 Column designs Lectute notes Explanation with presentation
11 Column base plate calculations Lectute notes Explanation with presentation
12 Design of bracing in roof plane Lectute notes Explanation with presentation
13 Design of vertical bracings Lectute notes Explanation with presentation
14 Foundation calculation Lecture notes Explanation with presentation
15 Drawings and detailings Lecture notes Explanation with presentation
16/17 Final exam Exam Final exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  1) Hilmi Deren, Erdoğan Uzgider, Filiz Piroğlu, Özden Çağlayan"Çelik Yapılar", Çağlayan Kitabevi, İstanbul, 2008 2) Yalman Odabaşı, "Ahşap ve Çelik Yapı elemanları", Beta Yayınevi, İstanbul, 1997 3) Zafer Öztürk, ?Çelik Yapılar?, Birsen Kitabevi, İstanbul, 2007
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 0 0
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 100
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. 2
3 Follows the advancements in science and technology being aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and continuously improves her/himself. 3
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. 2
6 Communicates using technical drawing 4
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. 4
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 3
13 Selects and uses the modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering practice 4
14 Designs and carries out experiments in the fields of civil engineering, and interprets the results and the data obtained from the experiments 0
15 Gains the abiltiy to work effectively as a member in interdisciplinary teams 0
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 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 30 30
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 0 0 0
    Final Exam 1 10 10
Total Workload: 110
Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.4
ECTS Credit: 4