Structural Dynamics (CE437) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Structural Dynamics CE437 Area Elective 3 0 0 3 6
Pre-requisite Course(s)
CE321 and CE202
Course Language English
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.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Asst. Prof. Dr. Ertan Sönmez
Course Assistants
Course Objectives To introduce the fundamental principles of structural dynamics and related applications in engineering.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • will learn the fundamental factors controlling the response of structures subjected to dynamic loads.
  • will be able to formulate the equations of motion for single- (SDOF) and multi-degree-of-freedom (MDOF) systems.
  • will be able to calculate the response history of linear SDOF systems subjected to dynamic loads by developing program coding utilizing numerical integration schemes.
  • will be able to apply modal analysis to calculate the response history of the required response parameters of MDOF systems subjected to dynamic loads.
  • will be able to apply the response spectrum analysis to obtain the peak values of the required response parameters.
Course Content Dynamics of lumped mass systems (single- and multi-degree of freedom systems); free vibration; response to harmonic and periodic excitations; response to impulsive excitations; response to general dynamic loading; earthquake response of linear elastic and inelastic structures; generalized single-degree-of-freedom systems; modal analysis; response history analysis; response spectrum analysis.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Introduction to Structural Dynamics Lecture Notes
2 Single-Degree-of-Freedom (SDOF) Systems: Formulation of the equation of motion Lecture Notes
3 Single-Degree-of-Freedom (SDOF) Systems: Formulation of the equation of motions Lecture Notes
4 Single-Degree-of-Freedom (SDOF) Systems: Harmonic loading, Periodic loading Lecture Notes
5 Single-Degree-of-Freedom (SDOF) Systems: Impulsive loading, General dynamic loading Lecture Notes
6 Single-Degree-of-Freedom (SDOF) Systems: Numerical methods for linear elastic systems Lecture Notes
7 Single-Degree-of-Freedom (SDOF) Systems: Response spectrum, Earthquake response of linear systems, Earthquake response of inelastic systems Lecture Notes
8 Generalized Single-Degree-of-Freedom (SDOF) Systems: Rayleigh’s method Lecture Notes
9 Multi-Degree-of-Freedom (MDOF) Systems: Formulation of the equations of motion Lecture Notes
10 Multi-Degree-of-Freedom (MDOF) Systems: Free vibration, Natural frequencies and modes, Damping in structures Lecture Notes
11 Multi-Degree-of-Freedom (MDOF) Systems: Modal analysis Lecture Notes
12 Multi-Degree-of-Freedom (MDOF) Systems: Modal analysis Lecture Notes
13 Multi-Degree-of-Freedom (MDOF) Systems: Response history analysis, Response spectrum analysis Lecture Notes
14 Multi-Degree-of-Freedom (MDOF) Systems: Response history analysis, Response spectrum analysis Lecture Notes
15 Multi-Degree-of-Freedom (MDOF) Systems: Response history analysis, Response spectrum analysis Lecture Notes
16 Final Exam

Sources

Course Book 1. Chopra, A.K., Dynamics of Structures - Theory and Applications to Earthquake Engineering, 5th edition, 2016, Pearson Prentice Hall, Pearson Education Inc.
Other Sources 2. Clough, R.W. and Penzien, J., Dynamics of structures, 3rd ed., McGraw-Hill, 2003.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments 5 10
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 2 50
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 40
Toplam 8 100
Percentage of Semester Work 60
Percentage of Final Work 40
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
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. X
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.
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.
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).
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
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 5 4 20
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 2 10 20
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 20 20
Total Workload 150