BS534 ANALYTICAL MODELING&COMPUTER ANALYSIS OF STRUC.
| Course Code: | 8540534 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 8.0 |
| Department: | Building Science |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Masters |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. ALİ İHSAN ÜNAY |
| Offered Semester: | Fall and Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
The objective of this course is to teach the basic concepts of analytical modeling and computer analysis of building structures to M.S. level Architects
This course provides,
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An overview for general types of structures,
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Basic issues in the analysis of structures,
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Structural loads and their environmental effects,
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Basic principles in analytical modeling,
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Material and element behavior,
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Application of frame elements in analytical model,
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Applications of plate and shell elements in analytical model,
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Application of solid elements in analytical model,
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Analysis of building structures for vertical loads,
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Analysis of building structures for horizontal loads,
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Analysis of building structures for special loads,
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Verification and interpretation of analysis results,
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Application of computer analysis for characteristic architectural forms
Course Content
Basic principles for analytical modeling of structural systems. Hierarchy of models. Techniques for understanding behavior of structural elements. Material behavior, element behavior. Use of elements in frames, walls, plates, shells and 3-D solid modeling. Linear analysis of statically determinate and indeterminate structures; calculation of elastic displacements. Introduction to seismic analysis of building structures: basic concepts and, methods of solution. Checking the model and evaluating the results.
Course Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course the successful students are expected to:
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Develop an understanding of basic structural concepts,
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Identify external loads and environmental disturbances on building structures,
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Understand analytical modeling techniques,
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Predict approximate structural behavior of buildings,
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Construct analytical models of building structures,
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Carry out computer analysis of building structures,
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Enable to verify analysis results,
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Enable to interpret outputs analysis,
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Apply the basic principles of structural concepts in architectural design