STEEL STRUCTURES PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
INS318	STEEL STRUCTURES	6	4	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. AHMAD RESHAD NOORI
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. AYLİN ECE KAYABEKİR
Course Prerequisite	INS106 - STATICS

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It is aimed to teach the calculation of constructions and connections made using steel material.
Contents of the Course Unit:	It includes the following topics; steel materials, connection instruments used in steel structures, tensile and compression bars, bars exposed to excentric loading, solid body beams.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
To be able to understand the structural steel material and the connection elements used
To be able to define the loads affected on the structure and then to model the load combinations
To be able to design the structural steel members and connections
To be able to design beams, trusses and stability bracings

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature Research	Introduction to steel structures and historical development of steel structures, application areas of steel products, properties of structural steel	Expression
2	Literature Research	Information about steel design procedures, reliability, loads and load combinations, connections and fasteners or connectors	Expression
3	Literature Research	Riveted and bolted connections	Expression
4	Literature Research	Welded connections	Expression
5	Literature Research	Welded connections	Expression
6	Literature Research	Tension members	Expression
7	Literature Research	Splice connections in tension members	Expression
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature Research	Compression members	Expression
10	Literature Research	Single compression members, built-up compression members	Expression
11	Literature Research	Design of tie plates and lacing members	Expression
12	Literature Research	Design of flexural members with rolled sections	Expression
13	Literature Research	Splice connections in flexural members	Expression
14	Literature Research	Built-up flexural members (plate girders), members subject to combined axial force and bending moments (beam-columns)	Expression
15	Literature Research	Design of roof trusses, bracing systems for stability of roof trusses and connection details	Expression
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Çelik Yapılar – 2007 Deprem Yönetmeliğine Uyarlanmış Emniyet Gerilmesi Esasına Göre Hesap, H.Deren, E.Uzgider, F. Piroğlu, B.Ö. Çağlayan, 4. Baskı , Çağlayan Kitapevi , 2012.
Steel Structures Design and Behavior, C. G. Salmon, J. E. Johnson, F. A. Malhas, Fifth Edition, Prentice Hall, USA, 2009.
Steel Design, W. T. Segui, Fift Edition, Global Engineering, USA, 2013
Design of Building Trusses, J. Ambrose, John Wiley and Sons, Inc., 1994.
Steel Structures Design ASD/LRFD, A. Williams, McGraw Hill, USA, 2011.
Unified Design of Steel Structures, L. Geschwindner, John Wiley & Sons, New York, 2008
Steel Designers Manual, Crosby lockwood Staples, London.
Structural Steel Design, J. C. McCormac and S. F. Csernak, Fift Edition, Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 2012.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The formal systems used in civil engineering takes and Discuss the different methods					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Civil engineering design for the project presentation ensures the correct expression						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Civil engineering design for the project presentation ensures the correct expression				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Rise construction in the areas of production engineering can work independently and take responsibility for these issues					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	As a requirement of the civil engineering profession and the current change follows the principle of lifelong learning					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	As an individual becomes aware of social and professional responsibility			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The powers and responsibilities of civil engineering and construction management takes place within				3

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	4	56
Preliminary & Further Study	14	1	14
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	5	2	10
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	2	2
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	25	25
Mid-Term Exam	1	2	2
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	20	20
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	37	0	129