Expression, providing lecture notes, working examples and discussion
Principle Sources
- Lecture Notes
- Steel Design, W. T. Segui, 6th Edition, 2018.
- Unified Design of Steel Structures, 3rd Edition, L. Geschwindner, J. Liu, C. Carter, 2017.
- Structural Steel Design: A Practice Oriented Approach, A. O. Aghayere and J. Vigil, Pearson, 2015.
Other Sources
- Steel Structures Design and Behavior, C. G. Salmon, J. E. Johnson, F. A. Malhas, 5th Edition, 2009.
- Build with Steel: A Companion to the AISC Manual, P. W. Richards, 2012.
- Turkish Earthquake Code-2016
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Introducing the Structural Steel Building
Theory, recitation session
2. Week
Introduction to Structural Analysis Program, SAP2000
Theory, recitation session
3. Week
Fundamentals of Structural Analysis Program, SAP2000
Theory, recitation session
4. Week
Modeling of Structural Steel Building in SAP2000
Theory, recitation session
5. Week
Modeling of Structural Steel Building in SAP2000
Theory, recitation session
6. Week
Modeling of Structural Steel Building in SAP2000
Theory, recitation session
7. Week
Proportioning of the Structural Steel Members
Theory, recitation session
8. Week
Proportioning of the Structural Steel Members
Theory, recitation session
9. Week
Design of Beam-to-Beam Simple Connections
Theory, recitation session
10. Week
Design of Beam-to-Column Simple Connections
Theory, recitation session
11. Week
Design of Column Base Connections
Theory, recitation session
12. Week
Design of Beam-to-Column Moment Connections
Theory, recitation session
13. Week
Design of Gusset Plate-to-Beam and Column Connections
Theory, recitation session
14. Week
Design of Gusset Plate-to-Beam Midspan Connections
Theory, recitation session
15. Week
16. Week
17. Week
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
50
Final Exam
1
50
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
Understands the structural behavior of steel buildings (KNOWLEDGE)
LO-2
Designs the beam-to-beam simple connections (SKILL)
LO-3
Designs the column base connections (SKILL)
LO-4
Designs the gusset plate in concentrically braced frames (SKILL)
LO-5
Designs the beam-to-column moment connections (SKILL)
