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
Course Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Adil GÜLTEKİN
Instructor(s) Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Batuhan AYKANAT (Güz)
Goals The behavior of steel structural elements, design codes that element sizing approaches, tension, compression and bending under the influence of design elements, design, bolt and weld junctions
Course Content Steel structures in civil engineering, steel, material properties, loads, steel building structures, steel structure attachment means, bolted joints, welded joints, tensile bars, traction bars, supplements, one-piece rods and compression, bending and lateral buckling behavior of , steel structure application.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 He/She can compare the material properties of steel with other civil engineering materials.
2 He/She knows the basics of steel design
3 He/She can design the tension steel members according to the code
4 He/She can interpret the behavior of buckling according to the principal axis
5 He/She can design the compression steel members according to the code
6 He/She can comment on the lateral torsional buckling behavior of beams
7 He/She can design beams under pure bending according to the code
8 He/She can design simple shear connections made with bolts
9 He/She can design simple moment connections made with bolts
10 He/She can design simple welded connections
11 He/She can design splices under tension force
12 He/She can design beam splices
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week 13) Introduction of the mechanical properties of steel material and steel structures Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
2. Week Steel structural elements Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
3. Week Loads Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
4. Week Examination of the influence of tensile elements and design Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
5. Week Buckling behavior analysis and interpretation of the behavior of the pressure elements
6. Week Sizing of the pressure elements Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
8. Week Bending and lateral buckling behavior Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
8. Week Design of multi-piece compressive elements Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
9. Week Dimensioning of the elements under the influence of bending Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
10. Week Bolted joints design Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
11. Week Bolted joints design Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
12. Week Design of welded joints
13. Week Designing Tensile attachments Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
14. Week Design of Beam attachments 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 DK8 DK9 DK10 DK11 DK12
PY1 2 2 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY2 1 1 4 2 4 2 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY3 0 0 2 0 2 0 2 2 2 2 2 2
PY4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
PY5 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1
PY6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
PY7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
PY8 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
PY9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
PY10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
PY11 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
PY12 0 0 0 0 0 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)
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 2 2
Homework 1 1 3 3
Homework 2 1 4 4
Final 1 2 2
Practice 4 2 8
Practice End-Of-Term 2 7 14
Classroom Activities 14 3 42
Total Workload 75
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 4.0