ECTS - Computer Aided Analysis and Design in Structural Engineering

Computer Aided Analysis and Design in Structural Engineering (CE447) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Computer Aided Analysis and Design in Structural Engineering CE447 Area Elective 3 0 0 3 6
Pre-requisite Course(s)
CE321 ve CE342
Course Language English
Course Type Elective Courses
Course Level Natural & Applied Sciences Master's Degree
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Question and Answer, Drill and Practice, Problem Solving.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Asst. Prof. Dr. Halit Cenan MERTOL
Course Assistants
Course Objectives To understand concepts in structural analysis and design with the aid of a computer. To familiarize students on the state-of-the-art software and use the software in structural engineering applications.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Students will be able to use Excel as a programming tool.
  • Students will be able to develop algorithms used in designing structural elements.
  • Students will be able to use Visual Basic to execute and control various programs in different platforms.
  • Students will be able to develop honesty when they apply computer-aided analysis and design.
  • Students will be able to develop patience and perseverance in students as they learn how to use the structural engineering software.
Course Content Introduction to Excel and Visual Basic, introduction to Excel and Visual Basic programming, programming in excel, design of reinforced concrete beams, design of reinforced concrete columns, deflection of reinforced concrete beams, design of steel beams, design of steel columns, introduction to SAP2000, use of Excel and SAP2000 simultaneously.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Introduction to Excel
2 Excel Basics
3 Databases and Pivot Tables
4 Programming in Excel
5 Programming in Excel
6 Userforms
7 Analysis of Structures
8 Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Beams
9 Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Beams
10 Design of Reinforced Concrete Columns
11 Design of Reinforced Concrete Columns
12 Use of Excel with Other Programs
13 Use of Excel with Other Programs
14 Use of Excel with Other Programs
15 Final Exam Period
16 Final Exam Period

Sources

Other Sources 1. Introduction to VBA for Excel, Steven C. Chapra, Prentice Hall, 2010.
2. Excel 2010 Power Programming with VBA, John Walkenbach, Wiley Publishing, 2010.
3. Excel for Scientists and Engineers, E. Joseph Billo, 2007.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments 7 50
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 20
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 30
Toplam 9 100
Percentage of Semester Work 70
Percentage of Final Work 30
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Attains knowledge through wide and in-depth investigations his/her field and surveys, evaluates, interprets, and applies the knowledge thus acquired.
2 Has a critical and comprehensive knowledge of contemporary engineering techniques and methods of application.
3 By using unfamiliar, ambiguous, or incompletely defined data, completes and utilizes the required knowledge by scientific methods; is able to fuse and make use of knowledge from different disciplines. X
4 Has the awareness of new and emerging technologies in his/her branch of engineering profession, studies and learns these when needed.
5 Defines and formulates problems in his/her branch of engineering, develops methods of solution, and applies innovative methods of solution. X
6 Devises new and/or original ideas and methods; designs complex systems and processes and proposes innovative/alternative solutions for their design.
7 Has the ability to design and conduct theoretical, experimental, and model-based investigations; is able to use judgment to solve complex problems that may be faced in this process.
8 Functions effectively as a member or as a leader in teams that may be interdisciplinary, devises approaches of solving complex situations, can work independently and can assume responsibility.
9 Has the oral and written communication skills in one foreign language at the B2 general level of European Language Portfolio.
10 Can present the progress and the results of his investigations clearly and systematically in national or international contexts both orally and in writing.
11 Knows social, environmental, health, safety, and legal dimensions of engineering applications as well as project management and business practices; and is aware of the limitations and the responsibilities these impose on engineering practices. X
12 Commits to social, scientific, and professional ethics during data acquisition, interpretation, and publication as well as in all professional activities.

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 14 3 42
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments 7 5 35
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 10 10
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 15 15
Total Workload 150