STEEL STRUCTURES PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
ITP253	STEEL STRUCTURES	3	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	ASSOCIATE DEGREE, TYY: + 5.Level, EQF-LLL: 5.Level, QF-EHEA: Short Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Lecturer YASEMİN KILIÇ ERDİM
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Lecturer AHMET YAVUZ ŞAHİN
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	By learning the basic properties and calculation logic of steel structures, being able to calculate load-bearing elements and simple connections in steel structures.
Contents of the Course Unit:	History of steel structures, Areas of use of steel structures, Steel as a material, Dimensioning principles of steel structures, Safety, loads and loading conditions, Connections and connection devices, Riveted and bolted connections, Welded connections, Tension bars, Joints of tension bars, Calculation of pressure bars, Single-piece pressure bars, Multi-piece pressure bars, First group multi-piece pressure bars, Calculation of intermediate connections in pressure bars, Second and third group multi-piece pressure bars, Calculation of bending bars, Bending bars arranged with rolled profiles, Joints of bending bars, Bending bars arranged with reinforced rolled profiles, Compound bending, Lattice beams, Calculation of roof trusses, Stability ties and connection details in roofs

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Recognize steel materials and joining tools.
Recognizes loads in steel structures and creates different loading combinations.
Dimensions structural steel members subjected to tension, compression and bending and performs stability checks.
Determines steel connection details using steel connection elements
Dimensions beams, trusses, and stability connections.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	General information about steel materials	Explanation
2	Literature Research	Calculation methods, loading types	Explanation and Problem Solving
3	Literature Research	Connection tools used in steel structures	Explanation and Problem Solving
4	Literature Research	Connection tools used in steel structures (Bolted Connections)	Explanation and Problem Solving
5	Literature Research	Connection tools used in steel structures (Bolted Connections)	Explanation and Problem Solving
6	Literature Research	Connection tools used in steel structures (Welded Joints)	Explanation and Problem Solving
7	Literature Research	Connection tools used in steel structures (Welded Joints)	Explanation and Problem Solving
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature Research	Connection tools used in steel structures (Welded Joints)	Explanation and Problem Solving
10	Literature Research	Tow Bars	Explanation and Problem Solving
11	Literature Research	Additional calculation for tow bars	Explanation and Problem Solving
12	Literature Research	One-piece and multi-piece pressure bars	Explanation and Problem Solving
13	Literature Research	Artificial columns and beams	Explanation and Problem Solving
14	Literature Research	Welded and riveted calculations of built-in and simply formed joints	Explanation and Problem Solving
15	Literature Research	Definition and calculation methods of steel roof elements, stability connections in steel structures	Explanation and Problem Solving
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Çelik Yapılar, 2012, Prof. Dr. Hilmi Deren, Prof. Dr. Erdoğan Uzgider, Doç. Dr. Filiz Piroğlu, Yrd. Doç. Dr. Özden Çağlayan, Çağlayan Kitabevi
Steel Design,2017, William Segui, Cengage Learning, 6th Edition

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	50		Classical Exam
Final Exam	1	50		Classical Exam
TOTAL	2	100

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	In matters related to the construction area have adequate infrastructure, related to these theoretical, numerical and practical knowledge to provide					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Math, science, and engineering issues related to the field to gain basic theoretical and practical knowledge.					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Required for applications related to the field of modern techniques, tools and informatics technologies to be able to select and use effectively				3

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Conducts research on application issues related to the field and selects appropriate up-to-date technologies.				3
2	Technical drawing, computer aided drafting, simulation programs using to design and various software using the space-related systems and components to choose, basic dimensioning make the accounts, architectural, structural design and details ability to draw to win.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Space-related applications to produce solutions when faced with unforeseen situations, teams or individual to take responsibility gain the ability to do work.					4
2	Professional and ethical responsibility to gain awareness					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Aware of the necessity of lifelong learning; follow developments in science and technology and continuous self-renewal gain awareness.		1
2	Structural problems with the detection, identification, decoding skills in making and various software using the space-related systems and components to choose, basic dimensioning make the accounts, architectural, structural design and details ability to draw to win.					4
3	making related to the construction business planning, process tracking, auditing, gain the ability to accelerate the process				3
4	Basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field, using the ability to interpret and evaluate data, identify problems, analyze the evidence-based solutions to have the ability to develop.					4
5	Field applications, being able to use tools and equipment in the field and more users the ability to		1
6	Industry and services by examining the processes involved in the application of skills to win.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Areas that require a basic level of computer software and hardware to gain the ability to use		1
2	Occupational safety, health, environmental protection and quality of information to be conscious.		1
3	Effective communication techniques and innovations in the field to follow the dominant level to have knowledge of a foreign language.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Being able to follow technological developments related to the field, enterprising, innovative and current problems of our country and the world to know,				3
2	Defines and analyzes problems and develops solution proposals by using the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field.					4

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	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	14	3	42
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	0	0	0
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	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	20	20
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	20	20
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	32	0	126