Information Package / Course Catalogue
Computer Applications in Structural Engineering
Course Code: CE440
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: English
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

The objective of this course is to teach the students to calculate the necessary forces, moments, shears and structural design a multistory building with the help of a computer and the relevant software.

Course Content

problem solving using a computer in the computer lab

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.After the course, a student knows basic software that can be used in computer aided decision making process in civil engineering technology and management.
2.A student has an established knowledge in civil engineering technology including methods, techniques and tools for construction planning and execution.
3.After the course, a student is able to use proper software in order to prepare an execution plan of the construction projects.
4.A student is able to estimate if methods and tools are useful or not to solve basic tasks typical for civil engineering as well as to choose the right methods and tools.
5.After the course, a student is prepared to be a user of the software enabling a support for a decision making process in civil engineering technology and management
6.A student is aware of the advantages coming from the use of the software in decision making process concerning civil engineering, including a preparation of databases, plans and an optimization of the construction projects.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.User Manual of SAP2000 issued by Computers and Structures, Inc, California, 2013
2.User Manual of ABAQUS
3.User Manual of STA4CAD issued by STA Bilgisayar, Mühendislik ve Müşavirlik Ltd. Şti, Bursa, 2014
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to SAP2000 and basic concepts.
Week 2 - Theoretical
Single plane, simply loaded beams
Week 3 - Theoretical
Single plane, simply and composite loaded continuous beams
Week 4 - Theoretical
Two planes, simply loaded frames
Week 5 - Theoretical
Two planes, simple and composite loaded frames
Week 6 - Theoretical
Three planes, simple and composite loaded frames
Week 7 - Theoretical
Three planes, composite and multi load loaded frames
Week 8 - Theoretical
SAP 2000 problem solving, using a computer in the computer lab
Week 9 - Theoretical
Introduction to STA4CAD and basic concepts
Week 10 - Theoretical
One storey, 4colums, 4 beams, 1 slab, single footing building analyses and reinforced concrete design.
Week 11 - Theoretical
Multi storey building analyses and reinforced concrete design.
Week 12 - Theoretical
Introduction to ABAQUS and basic concepts
Week 13 - Theoretical
One storey, 4colums, 4 beams, 1 slab, single footing building analyses and reinforced concrete design. Multi storey building analyses and reinforced concrete design.
Week 14 - Theoretical
Structural analysis of a building and reinforce design, using a computer in the computer lab
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment3%10
Project3%20
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%40
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140342
Assignment130226
Project130226
Individual Work140228
Midterm Examination1134
Final Examination1235
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)131
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
OÇ-1
4
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
4
OÇ-2
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
5
5
4
4
OÇ-3
4
5
4
5
5
4
5
5
4
5
4
OÇ-4
5
4
4
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
4
OÇ-5
5
4
5
5
4
5
4
5
5
5
5
OÇ-6
4
5
4
4
5
4
5
4
5
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026