ARCH232 ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING II: BEHAVIOR AND ANALYSIS OF STRUCTURES
| Course Code: | 1200232 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 4 (2.00 - 2.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 4.0 |
| Department: | Architecture |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assoc.Prof.Dr. BEKİR ÖZER AY |
| Offered Semester: | Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
This course provides,
- Introduction and classification of basic structural systems based on their use, mechanical properties and behaviour,
- Principles of structural analysis, concept of superposition of forces and displacements and analytical modelling,
- Review of static equilibrium and free-body diagrams,
- Basic knowledge and techniques for the inspection of statical determinacy and stability of planar structural systems,
- Concept of force-based and displacement-based analysis,
- Methods for the exact analysis of statically determinate beams and planar frames,
- “Inflection Method” for approximate analysis of statically indeterminate beams and planar frames,
- “Portal Method” for approximate analysis of laterally loaded multi-storey planar frames,
- “Moment-Distribution Method” for exact analysis of statically indeterminate continuous beams,
- Overview of computer aided analysis of structures.
Course Content
A survey of the elements influencing the behavior of structures. Use of appropriate approximate methods and structural models in the approximate analysis of columns, continuos beams, trusses, frames, arches, curved beams, plates and shells. Introduction to computer analysis of building structures.
Course Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course the successful students are expected to:
- Classify basic types of structures and identify the support conditions,
- Construct an idealized model of a structure,
- Identify external and internal forces on a structure,
- Employ principles of superposition of forces and displacements,
- Recall and devise the principles of static equilibrium,
- Construct free-body diagrams for the structures,
- Inspect statical determinacy and stability of a structure,
- Analyze statically determinate plane frames by recalling and integrating free-body concept, static equilibrium, and analysis of beams,
- Sketch axial load, shear, and bending moment diagrams of plane frames,
- Sketch approximate deflected shapes for beams and plane frames,
- Estimate approximate positions of inflection points on the beams and plane frames,
- Conduct the approximate analysis of statically indeterminate beams and plane frames by employing the principles of Inflection Method,
- Conduct the approximate analysis of laterally loaded statically indeterminate plane frames by Portal Method,
- Calculate flexural stiffness, carry-over, and distribution factors in a statically indeterminate continuous beam,
- Calculate fixed-end moments in the members of a statically indeterminate continuous beam
- Employ the procedure for Moment-Distribution Method for statically indeterminate beams and construct the corresponding moment diagram.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | Ability to establish connections between the discipline of architecture and its related areas of competence, with the cultural and social aspects of architectural production. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Gaining, evaluating and applying the technical, aesthetic and ethical dimensions of the knowledge and values of architecture with a scientific and critical approach. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Making analysis and synthesis of data by employing theories, methods and currents of thought that aid in the identification and solution of architectural design problems. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Developing creative and original ideas into the stages of theoretical design, projects, application and evaluation of architectural services and realizing them independently as well as in a team. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Being able to effectively use the traditional and digital communication technologies and visual expression tools. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Providing leadership to achieve synthesis through a productive coordination of the scientists and professionals of different disciplines taking part in the formation of the built environment. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Being open to lifelong education by internalizing world experiences related to architectural thought and applications and following new developments. | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Understanding the requirements of environmental, cultural and economic sustainability in both global and local scales and considering them in all professional activities. | ✔ | |||
| 9 | Defending the society's rights to shelter, within nature and city applying universal principles and resisting applications that are against professional ethics and laws while creating unique solutions and putting them into practice. | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution