Information Package / Course Catalogue
Software Aided Structural Analysis
Course Code: MCE517
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: English
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 6
Objectives of the Course

It is aimed to establish the relationship between software and structural analysis by using different disciplines together.

Course Content

Analyzing two-dimensional truss systems with linear behavior using the developed software.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Student learns the structural analysis method.
2.Student learns to use any programming language.
3.Student gains the ability to establish a relationship between software and structural analysis.
4.Student's adaptation to developing software technology is ensured.
5.Student gains the ability to use different disciplines together.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.R. C. Hibbeler, Structural Analysis, 8th Edition in SI Units, Pearson Prentice Hall, 2012
2.H. H. West and L. F. Geschwindner, Fundamentals of Structural Analysis, Second Edition, John Wiley & Sons, 2002.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction of the Course
Week 2 - Theoretical
Matrix Displacement Method
Week 3 - Theoretical
Matrix Displacement Method
Week 4 - Theoretical
Matrix Displacement Method
Week 5 - Theoretical
Introduction to Programming Language and Creating Solution Algorithm
Week 6 - Theoretical
Introducing Basic Commands of the Programming Language
Week 7 - Theoretical
Defining Coordinate System, Truss Elements and Nodal Points
Week 8 - Theoretical
Creating Element Stiffness Matrix
Week 9 - Theoretical
Creating Global Stiffness Matrix
Week 10 - Theoretical
Defining External Loads
Week 11 - Theoretical
Application of Boundary Conditions and Analysis of Model
Week 12 - Theoretical
Interpretation of Results
Week 13 - Theoretical
Example Applications
Week 14 - Theoretical
Example Applications
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%10
Assignment1%10
Project1%50
Final Examination1%30
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141356
Assignment110212
Project143245
Final Examination135237
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)150
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
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
OÇ-1
5
3
OÇ-2
5
4
5
5
5
3
OÇ-3
5
4
5
5
5
5
OÇ-4
5
4
5
5
5
5
OÇ-5
3
5
5
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026