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 | 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. | X | ||||
| 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 |
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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 | ||