CE 2002 - Structural Analysis I - Course Information

Basic Information

Course Code:

CE 2002

Course Name:

Structural Analysis I

Language of Instruction:

English

Course Type:

Class

Course Level:

Bachelor

ECTS:

5.00

Instructor:

Dr. Öğr. Üyesi KAZIM BURÇ CİVELEK

Course Objectives

To introduce external loads acting on structures. To demonstrate the distribution of external loads on structural elements and to teach the calculation of reaction forces. To teach the calculation of sectional forces and the drawing of diagrams under constant loads in isostatic systems.

Course Content

History of structural engineering; Classification of structures; Structural systems for load transmission; Dead, live, and environmental loads; Load combinations; Structural stability; External and internal forces; Types of supports; Static determinacy, indeterminacy, and unstable; Calculation of reaction forces and moments; Superposition principle; Method of joints and method of section in planar truss systems; Axial, shear forces, and bending moment in simple beams, frames and gerber giders; Normal, shear, and moment diagrams.

Prerequisites / Corequisites

There are no prerequisites.

Course Books / Materials / Recommended Resources

Kassimali, A., Structural Analysis,6th Edition, Cengage, 2020.Ekiz, İ., Yapı Statiği 1 - İzostatik Sistemler, Birsen Yayınevi, İstanbul, 2010.Hibbeler, R.C., Structural Analysis, 8th Edition, Pearson Canada, 2011.

Learning Outcomes

Code	Description
LO1	The student will be able to classify external loads on structures and calculate load combinations.
LO2	The student can identify the tributary areas and load paths of structural elements.
LO3	The student learns about determinate, indeterminate and unstable structures.
LO4	The student can calculate design-basis internal forces (or static quantities) in structural elements by using equilibrium equations and equilibrium conditions.

Weekly Course Content

Week	Content
1	Introduction to Structural Analysis
2	Loads Acting on Structures
3	Load Paths and Tributary Areas
4	Equations of Equilibrium and Reaction Forces
5	Reaction Forces Examples
6	Internal Forces in Beams
7	Normal, Shear, and Moment Diagrams of Simply Supported Beams
8	Mid-Term Exam
9	Normal, Shear, and Moment Diagrams in Simply Supported Frames
10	Normal, Shear, and Moment Diagrams for Gerber Girders
11	Normal, Shear, and Moment Diagram Examples
12	Plane Trusses
13	Plane Truss Examples
14	Space Trusses
15	Final Exam Review and Practice Problems
16	Final Exam

Workload Calculation

Activity	Count	Duration (Hours)	Total
Attendance	15	3.00	45.00
Practice	8	3.00	24.00
Pre-Class Individual Study	15	1.50	22.50
Post-Prectice Individual Study	15	1.50	22.50
Midterm Exam/Preparation	1	14.00	14.00
Final Exam/Preparation	1	18.00	18.00
Homework	5	1.00	5.00
Seminar	1	2.00	2.00
Total Workload (Hours)			153
ECTS Credit (Workload / 25)			5

Assessment

#	Assessment Type	Contribution (%)
1	Midterm Exam	%40
2	Final Exam	%60
TOTAL		%100

PO - LO Matrix

PO \ LO	LO1	LO2	LO3	LO4
PO-1
PO-2
PO-3
PO-4
PO-5
PO-6
PO-7
PO-8
PO-9
PO-10
PO-11

1

Low Contribution

2

Medium Contribution

3

High Contribution

Teaching and Learning Methods

#	Method Name	Description	Tools
1	Lecture (expository teaching), interactive discussion	Listening and taking notes.	Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools (projector, computer, digital presentations)
2	Controversial Course	Listening and comprehension, critical thinking	Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools, projector, computer, overhead projector
3	Brainstorming	The purpose of forming pairs is to ensure that they are open to innovation during the idea generation phase	Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools, projector, computer, overhead projector
4	Problem Solving	* Analyzing physical and physiological problems using problem-solving techniques and developing appropriate solutions.
5	Seminar	Research – lifelong learning, writing, reading, IT, listening and comprehension, managerial skills	Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools, projector, computer, overhead projector, special equipment

Academic Integrity and Artificial Intelligence

This course lays the foundation for the analytical thinking skills and professional ethical awareness required of future civil engineers. It is fundamental that all homework, projects, and examinations submitted within the scope of this course must be the product of the student's own effort and original thought.The rules regarding the use of recently developing Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools (large language models, computational tools, etc.) in academic processes are specified below:Supportive Use: Artificial intelligence tools may be used as a "personal tutor/assistant" to comprehend course topics, clarify complex concepts, create study plans, or brainstorm ideas.Responsibility for Verification: In fields like structural analysis, which are based on strict mathematical and physical laws, AI models may produce erroneous results (hallucinations), incorrect moment diagrams, or faulty equilibrium equations. The responsibility for verifying the accuracy of any information generated by these tools rests entirely with the student.Prohibited Use (Academic Plagiarism): Having homework, projects, or exam-quality assessments completed directly by AI, or copying and pasting AI-generated content without any personal contribution, is considered a breach of academic integrity (plagiarism).Mandatory Citation and Transparency: If any AI tool was utilized during the preparation of projects or assignments (e.g., for checking formulas, writing code, or editing text), this must be explicitly declared in the "Acknowledgments" or "Methodology" section of the work, stating which tools were used and for what purpose.Important Note: Submissions that do not comply with academic integrity principles, are detected to be generated by AI, and do not contain the student's own original contribution will not be evaluated, and the provisions of the university's disciplinary regulations will be applied.

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