This course aims to convey information on the mechanical properties and classification of wood, design of structural wood members and connections, and the codes used in the design.
Prerequisite(s)
INS 5101 Structural Analysis I
Corequisite(s)
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Special Requisite(s)
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Instructor(s)
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Course Assistant(s)
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Schedule
The course is not opened for this semester.
Office Hour(s)
The course is not opened for this semester.
Teaching Methods and Techniques
Lectures and Problem solving sessions
Principle Sources
Breyer, D.E., Fridley, K.J., Pollock, D.G., and Cobeen, K.,(2007). Design of Wood Structure-ASD/LRFD, McGraw-Hill, 6th Edition
Odabaşı, Y., (1992).“Ahsap ve Çelik Yapı Elemanları”, Beta Yayınları.
TS 498 Yapı Elemanlarının Boyutlandırılmasında Alınacak Yüklerin Hesap Degerleri
Other Sources
TS 647 Ahsap Yapıların Hesap ve Yapım Kuralları
Deprem Bölgelerinde Yapılacak Yapılar Binalar Hakkında Yönetmelik (2007)
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Introduction
Oral Presentation
2. Week
Classification and Mechanical properties of wood
Oral Presentation
3. Week
An overview of the design codes for wood,
Oral Presentation
4. Week
Design of structural connections
Oral Presentation
5. Week
Design of structural connections (continued)
Oral Presentation
6. Week
Design of structural wood members under tension
Oral Presentation
7. Week
Design of structural wood members under compression
Oral Presentation
8. Week
Design of structural wood members under compression (continued)
Oral Presentation
9. Week
Midtem Exam
Examination
10. Week
Design of wood trusses
Oral Presentation
11. Week
Design of wood trusses (Continued)
Oral Presentation
12. Week
Design of structural wood members under bending moment action
Oral Presentation
13. Week
Design of structural wood members under bending moment action (Continued)
Oral Presentation
14. Week
Design of structural wood members under bending moment action (Continued)
Oral Presentation
15. Week
16. Week
17. Week
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
30
Project(s)
1
30
Final Exam
1
40
Program Outcomes
PO-1
Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas in the solution of complex engineering problems.
PO-2
Ability to formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
PO-3
Ability to design a complex systemi process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired results; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
PO-4
Ability to select and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and Solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
PO-5
Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investing complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.
PO-6
Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
PO-7
Ability to communicate effectivley, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and intelligible instruction.
PO-8
Awareness of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
PO-9
Knowledge on behavior according ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility and standards used in engineering practices.
PO-10
Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development.
PO-11
Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety, and contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
Knows the material properties of wood and the criteria used in the classification (KNOWLEDGE)
LO-2
Designs connections of structural wood members (SKILL)
LO-3
Designs wood members under tension (SKILL)
LO-4
Designs wood members under compression (SKILL)
LO-5
Designs wood members under bending moment action (SKILL)
