Department of Civil Engineering

CIVE 425 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name

Computer Applications in Structural Engineering

Code	Semester	Theory (hour/week)	Application/Lab (hour/week)	Local Credits	ECTS
CIVE 425	SPRING	3	0	3	6

Prerequisites	CIVE 301 To get a grade of at least FD, or CIVE 309 To get a grade of at least FD
Course Language	English
Course Type	ELECTIVE_COURSE
Course Level	First Cycle
Mode of Delivery	Face-To-Face
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course	Problem Solving Lecture / Presentation
National Occupational Classification Code	-
Course Coordinator	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Egemen Sönmez
Course Lecturer(s)	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Egemen Sönmez
Assistant(s)	Araş. Gör. Hüseyin Kürşat Çelik

Course Objectives

The objective of this course is to analyze and model 2D or 3D structure systems for different load combinations using software package to evaluate structural design by static and dynamic analysis.

Learning Outcomes

The students who succeeded in this course;

Name	Description	PC Sub	* Contribution Level
Name	Description	PC Sub	1	2	3	4	5
LO1	Describe how the stiffness method is utilized for structural analyses.	1.3		X
LO2	Analyze structural systems using the stiffness method.	1.5			X
LO3	Describe how commercial structural analysis software works.	4				X
LO4	Model and analyze various structural systems using commercial structural analysis software.	4			X
LO5	Interpret structural analysis outputs.	1.5			X

Course Description

In this course, basic information about the use of commercial software in structural engineering will be given. SAP2000 interface will be introduced and the ability to design the frame-wall systems with respect to the provisions of related code will be gain by making structural design.

Related Sustainable Development Goals

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

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week	Subjects	Required Materials	Learning Outcome
1	Introduction and general overview of the course and the fundamental concepts	Chapter 14 - R. C. Hibbeler, “Structural Analysis,” 9th Ed. in SI Units, Pearson, 2017.	LO1
2	Truss Analysis Using the Stiffness Method, Matrix Algebra for Structural Analysis	Chapter 14 - R. C. Hibbeler, “Structural Analysis,” 9th Ed. in SI Units, Pearson, 2017.	LO2
3	Beam Analysis Using the Stiffness Method	Chapter 16 - R. C. Hibbeler, “Structural Analysis,” 9th Ed. in SI Units, Pearson, 2017.	LO2
4	Plane Frame Analysis Using the Stiffness Method	Chapter 16 - R. C. Hibbeler, “Structural Analysis,” 9th Ed. in SI Units, Pearson, 2017.	LO2
5	Structural Modeling and Computer Analysis, Components of the Structural Model in SAP2000	Chapter 17- R. C. Hibbeler, “Structural Analysis,” 9th Ed. in SI Units, Pearson, 2017. ---------------------------------------------- Chapter 1 - Doran, B., Bozer, A., Akbaş, B. ve Şenol, E., “Yapı Mühendisliği Problemlerinde SAP2000 Uygulamaları”, 2019, Birsen Yayınevi, ISBN: 9789755116891.	LO3
6	SAP2000 Graphical User Interface, Using Templates to Create an Analysis Model	“SAP2000 Graphic User Interface Manual,” Computers and Structures, Inc., 1998. ----------------------------------------------Chapter 2 - Doran, B., Bozer, A., Akbaş, B. ve Şenol, E., “Yapı Mühendisliği Problemlerinde SAP2000 Uygulamaları”, 2019, Birsen Yayınevi, ISBN: 9789755116891.	LO4
7	Application I: Beam Analysis Application II: Plane Truss Analysis	Chapter 2 - Doran, B., Bozer, A., Akbaş, B. ve Şenol, E., “Yapı Mühendisliği Problemlerinde SAP2000 Uygulamaları”, 2019, Birsen Yayınevi, ISBN: 9789755116891.	LO4
8	Midterm Exam		-
9	Application III: Plane Frame Analysis	Chapter 3 - Doran, B., Bozer, A., Akbaş, B. ve Şenol, E., “Yapı Mühendisliği Problemlerinde SAP2000 Uygulamaları”, 2019, Birsen Yayınevi, ISBN: 9789755116891.	LO4
10	Application IV: 3D Frame Analysis	Chapter 3 - Doran, B., Bozer, A., Akbaş, B. ve Şenol, E., “Yapı Mühendisliği Problemlerinde SAP2000 Uygulamaları”, 2019, Birsen Yayınevi, ISBN: 9789755116891.	LO4
11	Application V: Shear-wall Modeling Methods	Chapter 10 - SAP2000 v19 CSI Analysis Reference Manual, Computers and Structures, Inc., 2016.	LO4
12	Basics of Structural Dynamics	Chapter 3 - H. Sucuoğlu, S. Akkar, “Introduction to Earthquake Engineering,” Lecture Notes, 2011.	LO5
13	Linear Seismic Analysis Methods in Turkish Earthquake Code	Chapter 4, 5 - H. Sucuoğlu, S. Akkar, “Introduction to Earthquake Engineering,” Lecture Notes, 2011. Bölüm 1-4 - Türkiye Bina Deprem Yönetmeliği, 2018.	LO5
14	Application VI: Analysis of 3D Frame-Shear Wall System as per Turkish Earthquake Code	Chapter 4 - Doran, B., Bozer, A., Akbaş, B. ve Şenol, E., “Yapı Mühendisliği Problemlerinde SAP2000 Uygulamaları”, 2019, Birsen Yayınevi, ISBN: 9789755116891.	LO4
15	Semester Review		-
16	Final Exam		-

Course Notes/Textbooks

R. C. Hibbeler “Structural Analysis ” 9th Ed. in SI Units Pearson 2017.
“Getting Started with SAP2000 ” Computers and Structures Inc. 2016.
Doran B. Bozer A. Akbaş B. ve Şenol E. “Yapı Mühendisliği Problemlerinde SAP2000 Uygulamaları” 2019 Birsen Yayınevi ISBN: 9789755116891.
“SAP2000 Graphic User Interface Manual ” Computers and Structures Inc. 1998.
H. Sucuoğlu S. Akkar “Introduction to Earthquake Engineering ” Lecture Notes 2011.
Türkiye Bina Deprem Yönetmeliği 2018.
SAP2000 v19 CSI Analysis Reference Manual. Computers and Structures Inc. 2016.

Suggested Readings/Materials

McGuire W.; Gallagher R. H. & Ziemian R. D. (2000). Matrix structural analysis.
M.Asghar Bhatti “Fundamental Finite Element Analysis and Applications” Wiley 2005 ISBN: 9780471648086.
Altunışık A.C.; Ateş Ş.; Adanur S. “İnşaat Mühendisliğinde SAP2000 Uygulamaları” 2020 ISBN: 9786058185418.
Darılmaz K. “Örneklerle SAP2000 v20” 2018 Birsen Yayınevi 9789755112848
Lecture Notes

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities	Number	Weighting	LO1	LO2	LO3	LO4	LO5
Quizzes / Studio Critiques	5	35			X	X	X
Midterm	1	25	X	X
Final Exam	1	40	X	X	X	X	X
Total	7	100

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities	Number	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Participation	-	-	-
Theoretical Course Hours	16	3	48
Laboratory / Application Hours	-	-	-
Study Hours Out of Class	14	2	28
Field Work	-	-	-
Quizzes / Studio Critiques	5	10	50
Portfolio	-	-	-
Homework / Assignments	-	-	-
Presentation / Jury	-	-	-
Project	-	-	-
Seminar / Workshop	-	-	-
Oral Exams	-	-	-
Midterms	1	24	24
Final Exam	1	30	30
		Total	180

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#	PC Sub	Program Competencies/Outcomes	* Contribution Level
#	PC Sub	Program Competencies/Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	Engineering Knowledge: Knowledge of mathematics, science, basic engineering, computation, and related engineering discipline-specific topics; the ability to apply this knowledge to solve complex engineering problems.
	1	Mathematics
	2	Science
	3	Basic Engineering		LO1
	4	Computation
	5	Related engineering discipline-specific topics			LO2 LO5
	6	The ability to apply this knowledge to solve complex engineering problems
2	Problem Analysis: Ability to identify, formulate and analyze complex engineering problems using basic knowledge of science, mathematics and engineering, and considering the UN Sustainable Development Goals relevant to the problem being addressed.
3	Engineering Design: The ability to devise creative solutions to complex engineering problems; the ability to design complex systems, processes, devices or products to meet current and future needs, considering realistic constraints and conditions.
	1	Ability to design creative solutions to complex engineering problems
	2	Ability to design complex systems, processes, devices or products to meet current and future needs, considering realistic constraints and conditions
4	Use of Techniques and Tools: Ability to select and use appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and computing tools, including estimation and modeling, for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while recognizing their limitations.				LO4	LO3
5	Research and Investigation: Ability to use research methods to investigate complex engineering problems, including literature research, designing and conducting experiments, collecting data, and analyzing and interpreting results.
	1	Literature research for the study of complex engineering problems
	2	Designing experiments
	3	Ability to use research methods, including conducting experiments, collecting data. analyzing and interpreting results
6	Global Impact of Engineering Practices: Knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, economy, sustainability, and the environment, within the context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals; awareness of the legal implications of engineering solutions.
	1	Knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, economy, sustainability, and the environment, within the context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals
	2	Awareness of the legal implications of engineering solutions
7	Ethical Behavior: Acting in accordance with the principles of the engineering profession, knowledge about ethical responsibility; awareness of being impartial, without discrimination, and being inclusive of diversity.
	1	Acting in accordance with the principles of the engineering profession, knowledge about ethical responsibility ethical responsibility
	2	Awareness of being impartial and inclusive of diversity, without discriminating on any subject
8	Individual and Teamwork: Ability to work effectively, individually and as a team member or leader on interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote or hybrid).
	1	Ability to work individually and within the discipline
	2	Ability to work effectively as a team member or leader in multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote or hybrid)
9	Verbal and Written Communication: Taking into account the various differences of the target audience (such as education, language, profession) on technical issues.
	1	Ability to communicate verbally
	2	Ability to communicate effectively in writing
10	Project Management: Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation.
	1	Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis
	2	Awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation
11	Lifelong Learning: Lifelong learning skills that include being able to learn independently and continuously, adapting to new and developing technologies, and thinking questioningly about technological changes.