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 | Engineering Knowledge: Knowledge of mathematics, science, fundamental engineering, computational sciences, and related engineering disciplines; the ability to apply this knowledge to solve complex engineering problems. | X | ||||
| 2 | Problem Analysis: The ability to identify, formulate, and analyze complex engineering problems using fundamental scientific, mathematical, and engineering knowledge, considering the relevant UN Sustainable Development Goals. | |||||
| 3 | Engineering Design: The ability to design creative solutions to complex engineering problems; the ability to design complex systems, processes, devices, or products to meet current and future requirements, considering realistic constraints and conditions. | X | ||||
| 4 | Techniques and Tool Usage: The 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 being aware of their limitations. | X | ||||
| 5 | Research and Investigation: The ability to use research methods, including literature review, designing experiments, conducting experiments, collecting data, analyzing and interpreting results, to investigate complex engineering problems. | |||||
| 6 | Global Impact of Engineering Applications: Information about the impacts of engineering applications on society, health and safety, the economy, sustainability and the environment within the framework of the UN Sustainable Development Goals; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. | |||||
| 7 | Engineering Ethics: Knowledge of ethical responsibility and adherence to engineering professional principles; awareness of impartiality, lack of discrimination, and inclusivity. | |||||
| 8 | Individual and Teamwork: The ability to work effectively individually and as a team member or leader in interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, on-line, or hybrid). | X | ||||
| 9 | Oral and Written Communication: The ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing on technical topics, considering the diverse differences of the target audience (education, language, profession, etc.). | |||||
| 10 | Project Management: Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation. | |||||
| 11 | Lifelong Learning: The ability to learn independently and continuously, adapt to new and emerging technologies, and think critically about technological change. | |||||
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 | ||