Graduate
Institute of Graduate Studies
Structural Enginnering (PHD)
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Plastic Analysis of Structures

Course CodeSemester Course Name LE/RC/LA Course Type Language of Instruction ECTS
İMYD 1002 Plastic Analysis of Structures 3/0/0 DE Turkish 9
Course Goals
The primary objective of this course is to provide an understanding of the theoretical foundations of the methods used in plastic analysis.
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Instructor(s) Assist. Prof. Dr. Erdal COŞKUN
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Teaching Methods and Techniques Oral Presentation, Lectures
Principle Sources

Heyman, J., (1971).Plastic Design of Frames, Cambridge University Press, NY, USA.

Other Sources
Course Schedules
Week Contents Learning Methods
1. Week The Plastic Hinge Oral Presentation
2. Week Simple Beams and Frames Oral Presentation
3. Week The Tools of Plastic Design Oral Presentation
4. Week The Combination of Mechanisms Oral Presentation
5. Week Examples of Complex Frames Oral Presentation
6. Week Midterm Exam
7. Week The Yield Surface Oral Presentation
8. Week Elementary Space Frames Oral Presentation
9. Week Unsymmetrical Bending Oral Presentation
10. Week Reinforced Concrete And Masonary Oral Presentation
11. Week Elastic-Plastic Analysis Oral Presentation
12. Week Repeated Loading Oral Presentation
13. Week Numerical Analysis Oral Presentation
14. Week Multi-Storey Frames Oral Presentation
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16. Week
17. Week
Assessments
Evaluation tools Quantity Weight(%)
Midterm(s) 1 30
Project(s) 1 30
Final Exam 1 40


Program Outcomes
PO-1Develop and deepen knowledge in the field of Structural Engineering.
PO-2Conceive the interdisciplinary interaction which the field of Structural Engineering is related with.
PO-3Use of theoretical and practical knowledge within the field of Structural Engineering at a proficiency level.
PO-4Interpret the knowledge about the field of Structural Engineering by integrating the information gathered from different disciplines and formulate new knowledge.
PO-5Solve the problem faced related to the field of Structural Engineering by using research methods.
PO-6Independently conduct studies that require proficiency in the field of Structural Engineering
PO-7Take 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-8Demonstrate leadership in contexts that require solving problems related to the field of Structural Engineering.
PO-9Evaluate knowledge and skills acquired at proficiency level in the field of Structural Engineering with a critical approach and direct the learning.
PO-10Communicate 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-11Investigate, improve social connections and their conducting norms with a critical view and act to change them when necessary.
PO-12Communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B2 General Level.
PO-13Use advanced informatics and communication technology skills with software knowledge required by the field of Structural Engineering.
PO-14Audit the data gathering, interpretation, implementation and announcement stages by taking into consideration the cultural, scientific, and ethical values and teach these values.
PO-15Develop strategy, policy and implementation plans on the issues related to the field and assess the findings within the frame of quality processes.
PO-16Use the knowledge, problem solving and/or implementation skills in interdisciplinary studies.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1To understand the concept of plastic hinge.
LO-2To understand the concept of yield surface
LO-3To understand the plastic design of beams and frames
LO-4To understand the numerical analysis methods used in plastic analysis
LO-5To understand the plastic design of structural systems subjected to repeated loading.
Course Assessment Matrix:
Program Outcomes - Learning Outcomes Matrix
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