CVE485 FUNDAMENTALS OF STEEL DESIGN
| Course Code: | 3640485 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (2.00 - 2.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 5.0 |
| Department: | Civil Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assist.Prof.Dr ALİ ŞAHİN TAŞLIGEDİK |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
Having successfully completed this course, the student will be able to:
1) State how the concept of structural safety is employed for steel design and describe the material behavior of steel
2) Design steel members for tension
3) Design steel members for compression
4) Design steel members for bending
5) Design steel members for combined bending and axial load
6) Design simple bolted and welded connections
Course Content
General concepts in design. Design methods, loads (dead, live, wind, snow and earthquake), codes, safety serviceability. Behavior of steel structures. Tension members, compression members, beams, beam-columns, types and behavior of connections in steel structures, bolted welded connections.
Course Learning Outcomes
Having successfully completed this course, the student will be able to:
1) State how the concept of structural safety is employed for steel design and describe the material behavior of steel
2) Design steel members for tension
3) Design steel members for compression
4) Design steel members for bending
5) Design steel members for combined bending and axial load
6) Design simple bolted and welded connections
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering | ✔ | |||
| 2 | An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data | ✔ | |||
| 3 | An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs | ✔ | |||
| 4 | An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams | ✔ | |||
| 5 | An ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems | ✔ | |||
| 6 | An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility | ✔ | |||
| 7 | An ability to communicate effectively | ✔ | |||
| 8 | The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context | ✔ | |||
| 9 | Recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in life-long learning | ✔ | |||
| 10 | Knowledge on contemporary issues | ✔ | |||
| 11 | An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution