Information Package / Course Catalogue
Nonlinear Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Structures
Course Code: MCE512
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: 8
Objectives of the Course

Providing an understanding over nonlinear behavior of reinforced concrete structures on sectional/member/structural bases.

Course Content

Introduction to Theory of Plasticity, Plastic Hinges and Moment Redistribution, Limit Design Methods, Deformations and Failure in Reinforced Concrete Members, Ductility (Displacement and Curvature Ductility), Static Collapse Mechanisms, Nonlinear Behavior in Codes.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Mehmet Eren UZ
Learning Outcomes
1.He/She can understand the basics of theory of plasticity
2.He/She can understand the plastic hinge formations and moment redistribution in reinforced concrete structures
3.He/She can understand the limit design approach
4.He/She can understand displacement/curvature ductility concepts for reinforced concrete sections
5.He/She can understand the static collapse mechanisms of multistory frames
6.He/She can understand how nonlinear behavior is included in the design/earthquake codes
Recommended or Required Reading
1.R. Park and T. Paulay, Reinforced Concrete Structures, John Wiley & Sons, 1975
2.Z. Celep, Betonarme Taşıyıcı Sistemlerde Doğrusal Olmayan Davranış ve Çözümleme, Beta Dağıtım, 2007.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to Theory of Plasticity
Week 2 - Theoretical
Introduction to Theory of Plasticity
Week 3 - Theoretical
Plastic Hinges and Moment Redistribution
Week 4 - Theoretical
Plastic Hinges and Moment Redistribution
Week 5 - Theoretical
Limit Design Methods
Week 6 - Theoretical
Limit Design Methods
Week 7 - Theoretical
Limit Design Methods
Week 8 - Theoretical
Deformations and Failure in Reinforced Concrete Members
Week 9 - Theoretical
Deformations and Failure in Reinforced Concrete Members
Week 10 - Theoretical
Ductility
Week 11 - Theoretical
Ductility
Week 12 - Theoretical
Static Collapse Mechanisms
Week 13 - Theoretical
Static Collapse Mechanisms
Week 14 - Theoretical
Nonlinear Behavior in Codes
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%25
Final Examination1%35
Assignment5%15
Project1%25
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory1453112
Assignment58040
Project116016
Midterm Examination115217
Final Examination112315
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)200
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026