Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Steel Structures INS307 Turkish Compulsory 5. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 4.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to Face
Course Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Batuhan AYKANAT
Instructor(s) Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Batuhan AYKANAT (Güz)
Goals To understand the behavior of structural steel members and to teach the design methods for tension members, compression members, beams, and connection details in accordance with modern design codes.
Course Content Steel Structures
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Define the mechanical properties of steel and structural steel grades.
2 Distinguish the advantages, disadvantages, and material grades of steel structures.
3 Design welded connection types and calculate weld bead capacity.
4 Determine shear, bearing, and tensile strengths in bolted connections.
5 Calculate yielding and rupture limit states in tension members.
6 Perform net area, effective area, and block failure analyses.
7 Perform elastic and inelastic buckling (effective length) analysis for compression members.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Intro: Advantages of Steel & Material Properties Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
2. Week Steel structural elements Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
3. Week Types of Connections Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
4. Week Welded Connections:Butt Weld Design Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
5. Week Welded Connections: Fillet Weld Design Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
6. Week Connection Elements: Intro to Bolted Connections Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
8. Week Bolted Connections: Shear and Bearing Checks Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
8. Week Tension Members Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
9. Week Tension Members: Block Shear and Design Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
10. Week Tension Members: Block Shear and Design -II Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
11. Week Compression Members Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
12. Week Compression Members: Effective Length & Design Curves Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
13. Week Compression Members: Effective Length & Design Curves - II Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
14. Week Compression Members: Elastic Buckling & Euler Theory Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 To have sufficient foundations on engineering subjects such as science and discrete mathematics and basic engineering; an ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge of these subjects together for engineering solutions
2 An ability to determine, describe, formulate and solve engineering problems in engineering application; for this purpose, an ability to select and apply proper analytic and modeling methods
3 An ability to analyze a system, a component or a process and design a system under real limits to meet desired needs; in this direction, an ability to apply modern design methods
4 An ability to select and use modern techniques and tools for engineering applications; an ability to use information technologies efficiently, and ability to use at least one programming language
5 An ability to select and use modern techniques and tools for engineering applications; an ability to use information technologies efficiently, and ability to use at least one programming language. An ability to search on sources, collect data, design and conduct experiment, analyze and interpret the results and translate to engineering application
6 An ability to work efficiently in multidisciplinary teams, self-confidence to take responsibility
7 Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing in Turkish and to know at least one foreign language in level of following innovations in the field
8 An awareness about importance of lifelong learning; an ability to access to information, to follow developments in science and technology and update his/her knowledge continuously by means of following advances in science and technology
9 Understanding, practicing of professional and ethical responsibilities, an ability to disseminate this responsibility on society
10 An understanding of project management, workplace applications, health issues of laborers, environment and job safety; an awareness about legal consequences of engineering applications
11 An understanding universal and local effects of engineering solutions; awareness of entrepreneurial and innovation and to have knowledge about contemporary problems
12 An ability to inspect on-site and apply technological and industrial production processes
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6 DK7
PY1 2 2 5 5 5 5 5
PY2 1 1 4 2 4 2 4
PY3 0 0 2 0 2 0 2
PY4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
PY5 0 0 1 0 0 0 1
PY6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
PY7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
PY8 3 0 0 0 0 0 0
PY9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
PY10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
PY11 3 0 0 0 0 0 0
PY12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Prof.Dr.Yalman ODABAŞI, Ahşap ve Çelik Yapı Elemanları, Beta Yayınları.
  • Louis F. Geschwindner, Unified Design of Steel Structures.
  • Çevre, Şehircilik ve İklim Değişikliği Bakanlığı, Çelik Yapıların Tasarım, Hesap ve Yapım Esaslarına Dair Yönetmelik Uygulama Kılavuzu
  • Çelik Yapıların Tasarım, Hesap ve Yapım Esaslarına Dair Yönetmelik
Evaluation Method
Güz Dönemi
Responsible Personnel Grup Evaluation Method Percentage
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Batuhan AYKANAT Vize 40.00
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Batuhan AYKANAT Final 60.00
Toplam 100.00
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 3 42
Ders Dışı
Presentation (Preparation) 14 2 28
Practice 5 2 10
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 2 2
Midterm Preparation 1 10 10
Final 1 10 10
Total Workload 102
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 4.0