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Department of Construction Technology

MINT 224 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name
Steel Structures
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
MINT 224
Fall/Spring
3
0
3
3

Prerequisites
None
Course Language
Turkish
Course Type
Elective
Course Level
Short Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course -
Course Coordinator -
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives The aim of this course is to teach the students the issues to be considered in the production and use of steel structures.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Will be able to describe steel production methods in general,
  • Will be able to list the factors that affect the fatigue of steel structures,
  • Will be able to describe corrosion protection methods in steel structures,
  • Will be able to explain the issues to be considered in the protection of steel structures against fire,
  • Will be able to discuss issues to be considered when joining steel structures,
  • Will be able to apply basic design rules of steel construction elements.
Course Description In this course, students are taught the production methods of steel, the requirements for safe use in operating conditions, the methods of joining steels and the design criteria of basic steel constructions.

 



Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
X
Media and Management Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Related Preparation
1 Introduction to Steel Structures Deren, H., Uzgider, E., Piroğlu, F., Çağlayan, Ö., Çelik Yapılar, Çağlayan Kitabevi, 4. Edition, 2012. Chapter 1.
2 Steel Production Deren, H., Uzgider, E., Piroğlu, F., Çağlayan, Ö., Çelik Yapılar, Çağlayan Kitabevi, 4. Edition, 2012. Chapter 2.
3 General Information on the Calculation of Material and Steel Structures Deren, H., Uzgider, E., Piroğlu, F., Çağlayan, Ö., Çelik Yapılar, Çağlayan Kitabevi, 4. Edition, 2012. Chapter 3.
4 Fatigue of Steel Structures Deren, H., Uzgider, E., Piroğlu, F., Çağlayan, Ö., Çelik Yapılar, Çağlayan Kitabevi, 4. Edition, 2012. Chapter 3.
5 Corrosion in Steel Structures Deren, H., Uzgider, E., Piroğlu, F., Çağlayan, Ö., Çelik Yapılar, Çağlayan Kitabevi, 4. Edition, 2012. Chapter 3.
6 Protection Against Fire of Steel Structures Deren, H., Uzgider, E., Piroğlu, F., Çağlayan, Ö., Çelik Yapılar, Çağlayan Kitabevi, 4. Edition, 2012. Chapter 3.
7 Steel Joining Methods-Riveted Joints Deren, H., Uzgider, E., Piroğlu, F., Çağlayan, Ö., Çelik Yapılar, Çağlayan Kitabevi, 4. Edition, 2012. Chapter 4.
8 Midterm Exam Deren, H., Uzgider, E., Piroğlu, F., Çağlayan, Ö., Çelik Yapılar, Çağlayan Kitabevi, 4. Edition, 2012. Chapter 1-4.
9 Steel Joining Methods-Welded Joints Deren, H., Uzgider, E., Piroğlu, F., Çağlayan, Ö., Çelik Yapılar, Çağlayan Kitabevi, 4. Edition, 2012. Chapter 4.
10 Pull Bars Deren, H., Uzgider, E., Piroğlu, F., Çağlayan, Ö., Çelik Yapılar, Çağlayan Kitabevi, 4. Edition, 2012. Chapter 5.
11 Pressure Bars Deren, H., Uzgider, E., Piroğlu, F., Çağlayan, Ö., Çelik Yapılar, Çağlayan Kitabevi, 4. Edition, 2012. Chapter 6.
12 Plate Girder Deren, H., Uzgider, E., Piroğlu, F., Çağlayan, Ö., Çelik Yapılar, Çağlayan Kitabevi, 4. Edition, 2012. Chapter 7.
13 Beam Connections and Joints Deren, H., Uzgider, E., Piroğlu, F., Çağlayan, Ö., Çelik Yapılar, Çağlayan Kitabevi, 4. Edition, 2012. Chapter 8.
14 Laced Beam Deren, H., Uzgider, E., Piroğlu, F., Çağlayan, Ö., Çelik Yapılar, Çağlayan Kitabevi, 4. Edition, 2012. Chapter 9.
15 Review of the semester
16 Final Exam

 

Course Notes/Textbooks

Deren, H., Uzgider, E., Piroğlu, F., Çağlayan, Ö., Çelik Yapılar, Çağlayan Kitabevi, 4. Edition, 2012, ISBN: 9789754360790.

Suggested Readings/Materials

Course Notes.

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
1
20
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm
1
40
Final Exam
1
40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
2
60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
40
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Theoretical Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
3
48
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
16
0
Study Hours Out of Class
15
1
15
Field Work
0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
0
Portfolio
0
Homework / Assignments
1
5
5
Presentation / Jury
0
Project
0
Seminar / Workshop
0
Oral Exam
0
Midterms
1
10
10
Final Exam
1
10
10
    Total
88

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To have knowledge on fundamental theories, concepts, methods and tools in the construction technology field

X
2

To be able to interpret the gained information related to the field and to be able to apply technologies

X
3

To transfer, orally and written, the suggested solutions of the problems related to the field

4

To be able to control and certificate products related to the field

X
5

To be able to identify problems related to field and to be able to find solutions

X
6

To be able to carry on projects related to the field or to be able to take responsibility for these projects

X
7

To work efficiently and effectively, to learn how to be a team member as an individual by taking responsibilities; to be open minded, constructive, open to criticism and to have self confidence

8

To know and obey the rules of business ethics, and to act according to social, scientific and ethical values under any circumstances such as data collection, evaluation, announcement and application

9

To be able to monitor the developments in the field and to communicate with colleagues by using English at least at a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level

10

To have sufficient ability to use computer programs with information and communication technologies for the construction technology field

11

To be able to evaluate the gained information and abilities by using a critical approach; to comprehend lifelong learning strategy, to renew and improve the existing knowledge

X

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

 


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