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Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Mühendislik ve Doğa Bilimleri Fakültesi
Programme of Civil Engineering
Course Details
Course Code Course Name Year Period Semester T+A+L Credit ECTS
05371153 Steel Building Design 4 Autumn 7 2+1+0 2 7
Course Type Elective
Course Cycle Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6)
Course Language Turkish
Methods and Techniques Lecture, project
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Prerequisites -
Coordinator -
Instructor(s) Prof. Serdar ÇARBAŞ
Instructor Assistant(s) -
Course Content
Definition of steel structures, Selection of roofing and joining means, Calculation of snow and wind load, Purlin assumption, Modelling and analysis of rigid steel frames, Determination of optimum frame weight, Calculation of steel frame bearing capacity, Formation of nodal points (welded joints), Formation of nodal points (bolted joints), Calculation of built-in column foot, Preparation of bill of quantities and drawings.
Objectives of the Course
The main objective of the course is to provide students with knowledge about the sizing of a steel structure and detailing the connection types.
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
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
P4 Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively. 5
P6 Ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; individual study skills. 5
P7 Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written Turkish; knowledge of at least one foreign language; writing active reports and writing reports, preparing design and production reports, making effective presentations, giving and receiving clear and understandable instructions. 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 To design a steel industrial structure with a group or individually under realistic constraints and using modern design methods. P.3.39 1,7
O2 To design a steel industrial structure with a group or individually under realistic constraints and using modern design methods. P.4.11 1,7
O3 To design a steel industrial structure with a group or individually under realistic constraints and using modern design methods. P.6.6 1,7
O4 Prepares the project as a written report and presents it orally. P.7.8 1,7
O5 To design a steel industrial structure with a group or individually under realistic constraints and using modern design methods. P.9.25 1,7
** 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 Defining the steel structures
2 Selecting roof coverage and connection types
3 Calculation of snow and wind loads
4 Purlin analysis
5 Modelling and analysing moment resisting steel frames
6 Determining of optimum structural frame weight
7 Ultimate load carrying capacity of steel frame - 1
8 Ultimate load carrying capacity of steel frame - 2
9 Connection design (welded connections)
10 Connection design (bolted connections)
11 Design of base plates and anchorages
12 Preparing bill of quantities and drawings - 1
13 Preparing bill of quantities and drawings - 2
14 Project presentation
Textbook or Material
Resources Odabaşı, Y. (2000), Timber and Steel Structure Elements.
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 1 40 (%)
Quiz - -
Midterms - -
Final Exam 1 60 (%)
Total 100 (%)
ECTS / Working Load Table
Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Week Number and Time 14 3 42
Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) 14 3 42
Midterms 0 0 0
Quiz 0 0 0
Homework 0 0 0
Practice 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Project 14 8 112
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: 211
Total Work Load / 30 7,03
Course ECTS Credits: 7
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Learning Outcomes P3 P4 P6 P7 P9
O1 To design a steel industrial structure with a group or individually under realistic constraints and using modern design methods. 5 - - - -
O2 To design a steel industrial structure with a group or individually under realistic constraints and using modern design methods. - 5 - - -
O3 To design a steel industrial structure with a group or individually under realistic constraints and using modern design methods. - - 5 - -
O4 Prepares the project as a written report and presents it orally. - - - 5 -
O5 To design a steel industrial structure with a group or individually under realistic constraints and using modern design methods. - - - - 5