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| Unit | FACULTY OF ENGINEERING |
| CIVIL ENGINEERING PR. | |
| Code | INS433 |
| Name | Introduction to Earthquake Engineering |
| Term | 2015-2016 Academic Year |
| Semester | 7. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Üniversite Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. AHMED KAMİL TANRIKULU
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
To introduce the topic of earthquake and investigate the behavior of single and multi-degree of freedom structural systems under the impact of earthquakes as well as to give information on the design of earthquake-resistant structures
Course Content
1) General Information: Earthquake, earthquake magnitude and intensity, measuring earthquakes, the Richter Scale, Seismograph 2) General Information: Dynamic analysis, dynamic load, dynamic load types 3) Single Degree of Freedom Systems: damped and undamped free vibration analysis 4) Single Degree of Freedom Systems: Behavior under harmonic load, the resonant behavior 5) Single Degree of Freedom Systems: Behavior under shock load, shock spectra 6) Single Degree of Freedom Systems: Behavior under general dynamic load, Duhamel´s Integral 7) Single Degree of Freedom Systems: Behavior under the impact of earthquake, Earthquake Spectra 8) Multi-Degree of Freedom Systems: Free vibration analysis, Vibration mode 9) Multi-Degree of Freedom Systems: Forced vibration analysis, Mode Superposition Method 10) Multi-Degree of Freedom Systems: Analysis under the impact of earthquake, Spectrum Method 11) Turkish Earthquake Code: General principles and rules, Earthquake Analysis Methods 12) Turkish Earthquake Code: Earthquake Analysis of structures with the Equivalent Seismic Load Method 13) Turkish Earthquake Code: Earthquake Analysis of Structures with Mode Superposition Method 14) General Rules and Regulations for Earthquake Resistant Building Design
Course Precondition
Yok
Resources
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Understands the importance of earthquake in civil engineering and learns about designing earthquake-resistant structures |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Has the basic knowledge of math, science and civil engineering | |
| PLO02 | - | Has a good commman of basic concepts, theories and principles in civil engineering. | |
| PLO03 | - | Independently reviews and learns the applications, makes a critical assessment of the problems faced with, selects the proper technique to formulate problems and propose solutions | |
| PLO04 | - | Designs a system, a component or a process in order to meet the needs of various engineering problems within technical, economic, environmental, manufacturability, sustainability limitations. | |
| PLO05 | - | Selects and uses the modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering practice | |
| PLO06 | - | Designs and carries out experiments in the fields of civil engineering, and interprets the results and the data obtained from the experiments | |
| PLO07 | - | Gains the abiltiy to work effectively as a member in interdisciplinary teams | |
| PLO08 | - | Identifies proper sources of information and databases, reaches them and uses them efficiently. | |
| PLO09 | - | Follows the advancements in science and technology being aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and continuously improves her/himself. | |
| PLO10 | - | Uses the computers and information technologies related with civil engineering actively. | |
| PLO11 | - | Gains the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. | |
| PLO12 | - | Communicates using technical drawing | |
| PLO13 | - | Constantly improves her/himself by identifying the training needs in scientific, cultural, artistic and social fields. | |
| PLO14 | - | Continuously improves her/himself by defining necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas besides the occupational requirements. | |
| PLO15 | - | Has an understanding of entrepreneurship and innovation subjects, and is knowledgeable of contemporary issues. | |
| PLO16 | - | Has an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility | |
| PLO17 | - | Has the required knowledge in project management, workplace practices, employee health, environmental and occupational safety; and the legal implications of engineering applications. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Information: Earthquake, earthquake magnitude and intensity, measuring earthquakes, the Richter Scale, Seismograph | Reading | |
| 2 | General Information: Dynamic analysis, dynamic load, dynamic load types | Reading | |
| 3 | Single Degree of Freedom Systems: damped and undamped free vibration analysis | Reading | |
| 4 | Single Degree of Freedom Systems: Behavior under harmonic load, the resonant behavior | Reading | |
| 5 | Single Degree of Freedom Systems: Behavior under shock load, shock spectra | Reading | |
| 6 | Single Degree of Freedom Systems: Behavior under general dynamic load, Duhamel´s Integral | Reading | |
| 7 | Single Degree of Freedom Systems: Behavior under the impact of earthquake, Earthquake Spectra | Reading | |
| 8 | MIDTERM EXAM | Reading | |
| 9 | Multi-Degree of Freedom Systems: Free vibration analysis, Vibration mode | Reading | |
| 10 | Multi-Degree of Freedom Systems: Forced vibration analysis, Mode Superposition Method | Reading | |
| 11 | Multi-Degree of Freedom Systems: Analysis under the impact of earthquake, Spectrum Method | Reading | |
| 12 | Turkish Earthquake Code: General principles and rules, Earthquake Analysis Methods | Reading | |
| 13 | Turkish Earthquake Code: Earthquake Analysis of structures with the Equivalent Seismic Load Method | Reading | |
| 14 | Turkish Earthquake Code: Earthquake Analysis of Structures with Mode Superposition Method | Reading | |
| 15 | General Rules and Regulations for Earthquake Resistant Building Design | Reading | |
| 16 | FINAL EXAM | Reading | |
| 17 | FINAL EXAM | Reading |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | -20 |
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | -20 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 200 | -20 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 0 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | ,00 | ||
| ECTS | 5 ECTS | ||