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.			X
LO2	Analyze structural systems using the stiffness method.				X
LO3	Describe how commercial structural analysis software works.					X
LO4	Model and analyze various structural systems using commercial structural analysis software.				X
LO5	Interpret structural analysis outputs.				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
			1	2	3	4	5
No program competency data found.

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

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