CE528 STRUCTURAL STABILITY

Course Code:5620528
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (3.00 - 0.00)
ECTS Credit:8.0
Department:Civil Engineering
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Graduate
Course Coordinator:Prof.Dr. UĞURHAN AKYÜZ
Offered Semester:Fall or Spring Semesters.

Course Objectives

To provide a detailed treatment of buckling characteristics of various structural elements, to present different methods to solve stability problems and stability design of steel structures.


Course Content

Concepts of stability; types of buckling; mechanical stability models; elastic and inelastic buckling of columns; elastic buckling of frames; plasticity on frame behavior; design of beam columns; P-Delta effects; energy criterion and energy-based methods; torsional and torsional-flexural buckling of columns; lateral buckling of beams; non-conservative systems; bracing.


Course Learning Outcomes

  • discuss types of buckling
  • analyze elastic and inelastic buckling of columns
  • analyze elastic buckling of frames
  • discuss plasticity on steel frames
  • stability design of steel structures
  • bracing design

Program Outcomes Matrix

Contribution
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1Conducts research to investigate and solve advanced civil engineering problems using appropriate scientific methods and acquires the fundamental knowledge to evaluate the results.✔
2Reviews and synthesizes relevant literature to identify the current state of the art.✔
3Engages in lifelong learning and professional development, and gains familiarity with emerging practices.✔
4Formulates and solves complex civil engineering problems by selecting and applying appropriate tools and techniques.✔
5Communicates effectively in written and oral forms, particularly in conveying research processes and outcomes to diverse audiences.✔
6Upholds professional and ethical responsibility in research, with an awareness of global, societal, environmental, and scientific contexts.✔