ECTS - Computer Applications in Structural Engineering
Computer Applications in Structural Engineering (CE431) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
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| Computer Applications in Structural Engineering | CE431 | Area Elective | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| MATH380 ve CE321 |
| Course Language | English |
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| 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, Drill and Practice. |
| Course Lecturer(s) |
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| Course Objectives | The objective of the course is to make an introduction to finite element analysis and to show the applications of this method by using the most common structural analysis programs. |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Content | Overview of computer systems, computer programming, numerical solution of differential equations, finite difference method, introduction to finite element analysis, package programs for modeling of structures. |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Overview of computer systems, operating systems and computer programming | |
| 2 | Overview of computer systems, operating systems and computer programming | |
| 3 | Numerical solution of differential equations | |
| 4 | Numerical solution of differential equations | |
| 5 | Finite difference method. | |
| 6 | Finite difference method. | |
| 7 | Introduction to finite element analysis | |
| 8 | Applications of finite element analysis | |
| 9 | Applications of finite element analysis | |
| 10 | Solution of structural mechanics problems by FEM. | |
| 11 | Solution of structural mechanics problems by FEM. | |
| 12 | Structural engineering software: SAP, ETABS and SAFE. | |
| 13 | Structural engineering software: SAP, ETABS and SAFE. | |
| 14 | Structural engineering software: SAP, ETABS and SAFE. | |
| 15 | Final Exam Period | |
| 16 | Final Exam Period |
Sources
| Other Sources | 1. Numerical Methods for Engineers, 4th Ed., Chapra, S. C. and Canale, R. P., McGraw Hill, 2002. |
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| 2. Numerical Analysis, 7th Ed., Burden R. L. and Faires J. D., Brooks / Cole, 2001. | |
| 3. Concepts and Applications of Finite Element Analysis, Cook, R. D., Malkus, D. S. and Plesha, M. E., John Wiley, 1989. | |
| 4. An Introduction to Finite Element Method, Reddy, J. N., McGraw Hill,1993. | |
| 5. Three Dimensional Static and Dynamic Analysis of Structures, Wilson, E. L., Computers and Structures Inc., 2002. | |
| 6. SAP2000 - Basic Analysis Reference Manual, Computers and Structures Inc., 2002. | |
| 7. ETABS - User Interface Reference Manual, Computers and Structures Inc., 2002. | |
| 8. SAFE – User’s Manual, Computers and Structures Inc., 2001. |
Evaluation System
| Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance/Participation | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Application | - | - |
| Field Work | - | - |
| Special Course Internship | - | - |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | - | - |
| Homework Assignments | 4 | 20 |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Project | - | - |
| Report | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | 1 | 30 |
| Final Exam/Final Jury | 1 | 50 |
| Toplam | 6 | 100 |
| Percentage of Semester Work | 50 |
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| Percentage of Final Work | 50 |
| Total | 100 |
Course Category
| Core Courses | X |
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| 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 | Gains adequate knowledge in mathematics, science, and relevant engineering disciplines and acquires the ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these fields to solve complex engineering problems. | X | ||||
| 2 | Gains the ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems and the ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | |||||
| 3 | Gains the ability to design a complex system, process, device, or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements and to apply modern design methods for this purpose. | X | ||||
| 4 | Gains the ability to select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems encountered in engineering applications and the ability to use information technologies effectively. | X | ||||
| 5 | Gains the ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze results, and interpret findings for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions. | |||||
| 6 | Gains the ability to work effectively in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams and the ability to work individually. | X | ||||
| 7 | Gains the ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form, acquires proficiency in at least one foreign language, the ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and intelligible instructions. | |||||
| 8 | Gains awareness of the need for lifelong learning and the ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself | |||||
| 9 | Gains knowledge about behaviour in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility and standards used in engineering applications | |||||
| 10 | Gains knowledge about business practices such as project management, risk management, and change management and develops awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development. | |||||
| 11 | Gains 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 |
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| 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 | 4 | 6 | 24 |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | |||
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | 1 | 22 | 22 |
| Total Workload | 150 | ||