ECTS - Advanced Structural Steel Design

Advanced Structural Steel Design (CE410) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Advanced Structural Steel Design CE410 Area Elective 3 0 0 3 6
Pre-requisite Course(s)
CE344
Course Language English
Course Type Elective Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Question and Answer, Problem Solving.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Asst. Prof. Dr. Ertan Sönmez
Course Assistants
Course Objectives The general objective of this course is to present the advanced topics in structural steel design in detail. These topics include behavior of built-up compression members, analysis and design of composite flexural members, and behavior of various seismic force resisting systems used in structural steel buildings. The students will also be introduced to the Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) methodology through the use of North American design specifications, as well as the Turkish structural steel design standards. Emphasis will be given to the conceptual differences between the Load and Resistance Factor Design and the Allowable Stress Design methodologies. As a part of this course, the students will also be asked to do some computer programming for the solution of homework assignments. The students will also be asked to perform a literature survey on each topic that will be covered in this course, the results of which will be presented to the class in the form of a written report and an oral presentation.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Students will perform the design of steel tension, compression, and flexural members following the Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) philosophy.
  • Students will understand the behavior of steel built-up members under concentrically applied axial loads and come up with the most efficient member sizes to resist a given axial load.
  • Students will understand the mechanics through which a composite flexural member resists the applied loading, and be able to determine the required strength at different components in a flexural composite member (i.e., steel beam, concrete slab, and shear connectors) to resist a given loading.
  • Students will determine the dimensions of typical bolted/welded connections between steel structural elements required to resist given loads.
  • Students will make recommendations regarding the type of lateral load resisting system to use in a given structure to resist seismic effects.
Course Content LRFD design of structural steel members, built-up compression members, composite flexural members, seismic design.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 LRFD Design of Structural Steel Members
2 LRFD Design of Structural Steel Members
3 LRFD Design of Structural Steel Members
4 Built-Up Compression Members
5 Built-Up Compression Members
6 Built-Up Compression Members
7 Composite Flexural Members
8 Composite Flexural Members
9 Composite Flexural Members
10 Seismic Design Concepts
11 Seismic Design Concepts / Seismic Specifications
12 Seismic Specifications
13 Seismic Behavior of Moment-Resisting Frames
14 Seismic Behavior of Braced Frames, Seismic Behavior of Steel Plate Shear Wall Systems
15 Final Exam Period
16 Final Exam Period

Sources

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments 5 40
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 2 40
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 20
Toplam 8 100
Percentage of Semester Work 80
Percentage of Final Work 20
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 Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas in the solution of complex engineering problems. X
2 Ability to formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3 Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4 Ability to select and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively. X
5 Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.
6 Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually. X
7 Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and intelligible instructions.
8 Awareness of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
9 Knowledge on behavior according ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility and standards used in engineering practices.
10 Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development.
11 Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety, and contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

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 5 4 20
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 2 10 20
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 20 20
Total Workload 150