CE 488 Computer Applications In Structural Engineering
Credit Structure: (3-0)3
Catalog Description:
The components of a computer system. Operating systems. Advanced
FORTRAN programming. Finite-difference solution of differential
equations. Introduction to finite element method and computer
programs. Applications for structural mechanics problems. Utilization
of package programs in modeling of structures. Three dimensional
building analysis programs.
Course Objectives:
To provide the modern civil engineering student with practical
training in structural engineering computer methods so that the
student can both use the programs as they stand and modify them
to achieve special needs. The second objective of the course is
to provide a useful collection of structural engineering programs
and to have each supported by the relevant theory so that all
who use them will be fully aware of the underlying assumptions.
Prerequisites:
CE 384
Textbook(s):
None
Reference(s):
R.J. Cope, F. Sawko and R.G. Tickell, “Computer Methods
For Civil Engineer”, McGraw Hill Book Company, 1982.
R. Harrison, “Structural Analysis and Design-Some Minicomputer
Applications- Part I and Part II”, Pergamon Press, 1979.
“Disk Operating System”, Microsoft Corp., 1985.
FORTRAN Compiler for the Disk Operating System.
E.L. Wilson and A. Habibullah, “SAP 90 A Series of Computer
Programs for The Static and Dynamic Finite Element Analysis of
Structures”, Computers and Structures Inc., 1989.
R.H. McCuen, “FORTRAN Programming for Civil Engineers”,
Prentice Hall Inc., 1975.
Syllabus:
1. Introduction: Development of Computers, Development of
Computer usage in Civil Engineering and Structural Mechanics,
Computer Systems
2. Operating Systems and Advanced FORTRAN Programming: Data transmission,
Sub Programs (COMMON-EQUIVALENCE), Control of Primary Storage,
Dynamic Storage Allocation
3. Numerical Techniques: Matrix Algebra, Non Linear Equations,
Numerical Integration, Finite Difference Solution of Differential
Equations, Finite Element Solution of Differential Equations
4. Introduction to Structural Computation Programming: Analysis
and Design of Beams, Computation of Bending Stresses, Properties
of cross sections; Area, Moment of Inertia, Shear Center Analysis
and Design of Trusses and Frames
5. Programming techniques of programs like SMIS2, CAL and SAP
6. Modeling techniques for finite Element Analysis and Interpretation
of the results
Homeworks, Quizzes, Projects:
None
Computer Usage:
1. Students will develop their own program for simple problems.
2. Softwares like SMIS2, CAL and SAP will be employed.
Laboratory Work:
None
Category Content:
Mathematics and Basic Sciences: None
Engineering Design: 0.5 credits
Engineering Sciences: 2.5 credits
Humanities & Social Sciences: None
Departmental: None
Instructors:
Çetin Yilmaz