- Leissa, A.W.; Vibrations of Shells, NASA Technical Report sp-288, 1973.
- Soedel, W.; Vibrations of Shells and Plates, Marcel Dekker, 1993.
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Shell geometry, theory of thin elatic shells
-Lecture, discussion and problem solving.
2. Week
Fundamental assumptions, internal force-displacement relationships
-Lecture, discussion and problem solving.
3. Week
Fundamental assumptions, internal force-displacement relationships
-Lecture, discussion and problem solving.
4. Week
Equations of equilibrium for an arbitrarily shape shell element.
-Lecture, discussion and problem solving.
5. Week
Boundary Conditions, deformation energy
-Lecture, discussion and problem solving, Written exam
6. Week
Membrane theory
-Lecture, discussion and problem solving.
7. Week
Displacements and deformations of membranes
-Lecture, discussion and problem solving.
8. Week
Theory of shells with bending, cylindrical shells and domes
-Lecture, discussion and problem solving.
9. Week
Arbitrarily shaped shells,
-Lecture, discussion and problem solving.
10. Week
Approximate methods of analysis, energy methods
-Lecture, discussion and problem solving, Oral exam
11. Week
Approximate methods of analysis, energy methods
-Lecture, discussion and problem solving.
12. Week
Ritz and Galerkin methods
-Lecture, discussion and problem solving.
13. Week
Numerical methods of analysis
-Lecture, discussion and problem solving.
14. Week
Finite fifference and finite element methods, Vibration of shells
-Lecture, discussion and problem solving.
15. Week
16. Week
17. Week
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
2
45
Homework / Term Projects / Presentations
1
20
Final Exam
1
35
Program Outcomes
PO-1
Develop and deepen knowledge in the field of Structural Engineering.
PO-2
Conceive the interdisciplinary interaction which the field of Structural Engineering is related with.
PO-3
Use of theoretical and practical knowledge within the field of Structural Engineering at a proficiency level.
PO-4
Interpret the knowledge about the field of Structural Engineering by integrating the information gathered from different disciplines and formulate new knowledge.
PO-5
Solve the problem faced related to the field of Structural Engineering by using research methods.
PO-6
Independently conduct studies that require proficiency in the field of Structural Engineering
PO-7
Take responsibility and develop new strategic solutions as a team member in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced within the applications in the field of Structural Engineering.
PO-8
Demonstrate leadership in contexts that require solving problems related to the field of Structural Engineering.
PO-9
Evaluate knowledge and skills acquired at proficiency level in the field of Structural Engineering with a critical approach and direct the learning.
PO-10
Communicate current developments and studies within the field of Structural Engineering to both professional and non-professional groups systematically using written, oral and visual techniques by supporting with quantitative and qualitative data.
PO-11
Investigate, improve social connections and their conducting norms with a critical view and act to change them when necessary.
PO-12
Communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B2 General Level.
PO-13
Use advanced informatics and communication technology skills with software knowledge required by the field of Structural Engineering.
PO-14
Audit the data gathering, interpretation, implementation and announcement stages by taking into consideration the cultural, scientific, and ethical values and teach these values.
PO-15
Develop strategy, policy and implementation plans on the issues related to the field and assess the findings within the frame of quality processes.
PO-16
Use the knowledge, problem solving and/or implementation skills in interdisciplinary studies.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
Understanding fundamental principles of shallow structural systems.
LO-2
Having an ability of creating motion equations.
LO-3
To learn stability equations of shallow structural systems in variable shapes
LO-4
To create stability equations with using different mathematical methods.
LO-5
Understanding the assumptions of shallow structural system's equations.