Civil Engineering
Course Details

KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Mühendislik ve Doğa Bilimleri Fakültesi
Programme of Civil Engineering
Course Details
Mühendislik ve Doğa Bilimleri Fakültesi
Programme of Civil Engineering
Course Details

| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05360018 | Fundamentals of Steel Design | 3 | Spring | 6 | 4+0+0 | 3 | 4 |
| Course Type | Compulsory |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | English |
| Methods and Techniques | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Prof. Serdar ÇARBAŞ |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | Res. Asst. Sadrettin SANCIOĞLU |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prof. Serdar ÇARBAŞ | A-Z24 | [email protected] |
Course Content
General concepts of steel design. Design methods, codes, safety and functionality. Behaviour of steel structures. Tensile members, compression members, beam-columns, types and behaviour of fasteners used in steel structures; bolted and welded connections. Application Specifications.
Objectives of the Course
The main aim of the lecture is providing opinion to students about behaviour of steel structures. Students will be learned about steel structure elements and their design by this course.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | X |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P1 | Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and related engineering discipline accumulation; theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas, complex engineering the ability to use in problems | 5 |
| P2 | Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | 5 |
| P3 | Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. | 5 |
| P9 | To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; Information on the standards used in engineering applications. | 5 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Comprehend mechanical behavior of steel structures under load | P.1.80 | 1 |
| O2 | Design and size connections of steel structures | P.2.44 | 1 |
| O3 | Sizing steel structures elements and applying principle analysis appropriately to steel structures specifications in operation | P.2.45 | 1 |
| O4 | Comprehend mechanical behavior of steel structures under load | P.2.46 | 1 |
| O5 | Design and size connections of steel structures | P.3.6 | 1 |
| O6 | Sizing steel structures elements and applying principle analysis appropriately to steel structures specifications in operation | P.3.7 | 1 |
| O7 | Comprehend mechanical behavior of steel structures under load | P.3.8 | 1 |
| O8 | Sizing steel structures elements and applying principle analysis appropriately to steel structures specifications in operation | P.9.3 | 1 |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | General information and Introduction |
| 2 | General principles belonging to behavior of steel structures |
| 3 | Design of members under uniform tensile |
| 4 | Design of members under uniform compression-1 |
| 5 | Design of members under uniform compression-2 |
| 6 | Design of members under bending moment |
| 7 | Example problem solving before midterm |
| 8 | Design of members under shear force |
| 9 | Design of members under bending, twisting and axial force |
| 10 | Characterization of connection members used in steel structures |
| 11 | Welded Connections-1 |
| 12 | Welded Connections-2 |
| 13 | Bolted connections |
| 14 | Example problem solving before final exam |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | -Salmom, G., Johnson E., (1996) Steel Structures-Design and Behavior, Prentice Hall |
| -Salmom, G., Johnson E., (1996) Steel Structures-Design and Behavior, Prentice Hall |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 60 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Midterms | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 131 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 4,37 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 4 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 | P2 | P3 | P9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Comprehend mechanical behavior of steel structures under load | 5 | - | - | - |
| O2 | Design and size connections of steel structures | - | 5 | - | - |
| O3 | Sizing steel structures elements and applying principle analysis appropriately to steel structures specifications in operation | - | 5 | - | - |
| O4 | Comprehend mechanical behavior of steel structures under load | - | 5 | - | - |
| O5 | Design and size connections of steel structures | - | - | 5 | - |
| O6 | Sizing steel structures elements and applying principle analysis appropriately to steel structures specifications in operation | - | - | 5 | - |
| O7 | Comprehend mechanical behavior of steel structures under load | - | - | 5 | - |
| O8 | Sizing steel structures elements and applying principle analysis appropriately to steel structures specifications in operation | - | - | - | 5 |
