Undergraduate
Faculty of Engineering and Architecture
Civil Engineering
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Timber Structures

Course CodeSemester Course Name LE/RC/LA Course Type Language of Instruction ECTS
CE0104 Timber Structures 2/2/0 DE English 4
Course Goals
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) CE 5101 Structural Analysis I
Corequisite(s) -
Special Requisite(s) -
Instructor(s) -
Course Assistant(s) -
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-1Adequate 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-2Ability to formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
PO-3Ability 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-4Ability 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-5Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investing complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.
PO-6Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
PO-7Ability 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-8Awareness 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-9Knowledge on behavior according ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility and standards used in engineering practices.
PO-10Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development.
PO-11Knowledge 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-1Knows the material properties of wood and the criteria used in the classification (KNOWLEDGE)
LO-2Designs connections of structural wood members (SKILL)
LO-3Designs wood members under tension (SKILL)
LO-4Designs wood members under compression (SKILL)
LO-5Designs wood members under bending moment action (SKILL)
Course Assessment Matrix:
Program Outcomes - Learning Outcomes Matrix
 PO 1PO 2PO 3PO 4PO 5PO 6PO 7PO 8PO 9PO 10PO 11