CE5804 ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF STRUCTURAL MASONRY
| Course Code: | 5625804 |
| 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. MURAT ALTUĞ ERBERİK |
| Offered Semester: | Fall and Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
Students, especially those who are interested in structural engineering, should have an adequate background about the behavior of major structural types, i.e. R/C frame and wall structures, steel frame structures and masonry structures. Courses regarding R/C and steel structures are already offered at undergraduate and graduate levels in the department. This course fills the gap by offering the graduate students the basics of design and analysis of masonry structures since there is still an existing masonry building population together with registered and historical masonry structures. At the end of the semester, the students should have the basic knowledge and skills to understand general masonry behavior and also how to design and analyze such structures by the help of in-class lectures, assignments, exams and projects.
Course Content
Introduction to masonry and non-engineered construction. Mechanical properties of clay brick, cellular concrete block, autoclave aerated concrete (AAC) block, adobe and stone masonry units. In-plane and out-of-plane behavior of masonry buildings. Design principles and code specifications for masonry construction. Repair and strengthening techniques for damaged masonry buildings after earthquakes. Confined and reinforced masonry construction. Historical masonry structures.
Course Learning Outcomes
- To enable the students to comprehend the fundamental principles of masonry behavior and to apply them in to the analysis and design of masonry structures.
- To provide the students with an understanding of the mechanics of masonry elements subjected to various load effects including bending, shear, and axial forces.
- To discuss the code principles of masonry structures and in turn to develop engineering judgment to design safe and efficient masonry structures, especially from the viewpoint of seismic behavior.
- To assess the current state of construction practice for masonry structures in Turkey in accordance with the available building databases.
- To provide introductory background on the special topics regarding structural masonry; such as reinforced masonry construction and historical masonry structures.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | No | Yes | ||
| 1 | Conducts research to investigate and solve advanced civil engineering problems using appropriate scientific methods and acquires the fundamental knowledge to evaluate the results. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Reviews and synthesizes relevant literature to identify the current state of the art. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Engages in lifelong learning and professional development, and gains familiarity with emerging practices. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Formulates and solves complex civil engineering problems by selecting and applying appropriate tools and techniques. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Communicates effectively in written and oral forms, particularly in conveying research processes and outcomes to diverse audiences. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Upholds professional and ethical responsibility in research, with an awareness of global, societal, environmental, and scientific contexts. | ✔ | |||