STEEL STRUCTURES I

AIM

Understanding the design principles of steel structures, steel structural members and connections. Structural steel material information, loads and load combinations in steel structures, tension members, compression members, flexural bending members, beam-column members, simple and eccentric connections (bolted and welded).

CONTENT

This course contains; Structural steel material and material behavior,Design philosophy,Bolted connections,Welded connections,Tension members,Tension members (contd.),Compression members,Compression members (contd.),Beams,Beams (contd.),Columns,Columns (contd.),Truss members,Braces and connection details.

1. 1

   Ability to apply the design methods for steel structures.

   Taught by: Discussion Method, Problem Solving Method, Case Study Method, Self Study Method, Question - Answer Technique, Experiential Learning, Flipped Classroom Learning, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework

2. 2

   Ability to design connections used on steel structures.

   Taught by: Discussion Method, Problem Solving Method, Case Study Method, Self Study Method, Question - Answer Technique, Experiential Learning, Flipped Classroom Learning, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework, Quiz

3. 3

   Ability to design structural members of steel structures.

   Taught by: Discussion Method, Problem Solving Method, Case Study Method, Self Study Method, Question - Answer Technique, Experiential Learning, Flipped Classroom Learning, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework, Quiz

4. 4

   Ability to calculate design loads for steel structural members.

   Taught by: Discussion Method, Problem Solving Method, Case Study Method, Self Study Method, Question - Answer Technique, Experiential Learning, Flipped Classroom Learning, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework, Quiz

WEEKLY PLAN

1. WEEK 1

   Structural steel material and material behavior

   Preparation: Previewing the lecture notes

2. WEEK 2

   Design philosophy

   Preparation: Previewing the lecture notes

3. WEEK 3

   Bolted connections

   Preparation: Previewing the lecture notes

4. WEEK 4

   Welded connections

   Preparation: Previewing the lecture notes

5. WEEK 5

   Tension members

   Preparation: Previewing the lecture notes

6. WEEK 6

   Tension members (contd.)

   Preparation: Previewing the lecture notes

7. WEEK 7

   Compression members

   Preparation: Previewing the lecture notes

8. WEEK 8

   Compression members (contd.)

   Preparation: Previewing the lecture notes

9. WEEK 9

   Beams

   Preparation: Previewing the lecture notes

10. WEEK 10

    Beams (contd.)

    Preparation: Previewing the lecture notes

11. WEEK 11

    Columns

    Preparation: Previewing the lecture notes

12. WEEK 12

    Columns (contd.)

    Preparation: Previewing the lecture notes

13. WEEK 13

    Truss members

    Preparation: Previewing the lecture notes

14. WEEK 14

    Braces and connection details

    Preparation: Previewing the lecture notes

ASSESSMENT

• Rate of Midterm Exam to Success30%
• Rate of Final Exam to Success70%

WORKLOAD

READING

• Turkish Code for Design and Construction of Steel Structures (2016) AISC (2016) Specification for structural steel buildings. American Institute of Steel Construction, standard no. AISC/ANSI 360-16, Chicago. William T. Segui, Steel Design, Cengage Larning. Jack C. McCormac, Stephen F. Csernak, Structural Steel Design, Fifth Edition, Prentice Hall, 2012. Salmon C. G., Johnson J. E., Malhas F. A., Steel Structures: Design and Behavior, Fifth Edition, Prentice Hall, 2009.

TEACHING STAFF

• Assist.Prof. Vefa OKUMUŞCOORDINATOR
• Assist.Prof. Vefa OKUMUŞ