COURSE INFORMATION
Course Title: COMPUTER APPLICATION IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
Code Course Type Regular Semester Theory Practice Lab Credits ECTS
CE 562 B 3 4 0 0 3 7.5
Academic staff member responsible for the design of the course syllabus (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) NA
Lecturer (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours: Enea Mustafaraj
Second Lecturer(s) (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours: NA
Teaching Assistant(s) and Office Hours: NA
Language: English
Compulsory/Elective: Elective
Classroom and Meeting Time:
Course Description: -
Course Objectives: Introduction to the students of various commercial engineering software packages as a good tool to solve engineering problems.
COURSE OUTLINE
Week Topics
1 Introduction to SAP2000
2 SAP200 screen, main commands and drawing tools
3 Creating structural model, assign/change properties, define load cases, edit model geometry
4 Concrete and Steel design example, analysis and design
5 Creating structural model, assign/change properties, define load cases, edit model geometry 4 Steel design example, analysis and design 5 Concrete design example, analysis and design
6 Analyse, design, detailing, displaying and generate the results
7 MIDTERM
8 Introduction to ETABS 2016, Program description and main features
9 ETABS Screen, main commands, ETABS drawing tools
10 Analyse, design, detailing, displaying and generate the results
11 Beam, Column, Slab and shear wall detailing example
12 Using AutoCAD as a tool for structure detailing
13 Review
14 Reinforced Concrete Project design presentation
Prerequisite(s):
Textbook:
Other References:
Laboratory Work:
Computer Usage: SAP2000 and ETABS
Others: No
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
1 Ability to learn main principles of structural modelling.
2 Ability to learn the difference of modelling approaches of various software.
3 Ability to learn usage of ETABS and SAP2000 softwares as good tools for solving engineering problems.
COURSE CONTRIBUTION TO... PROGRAM COMPETENCIES
(Blank : no contribution, 1: least contribution ... 5: highest contribution)
No Program Competencies Cont.
MSc in Civil Engineering, Profile: Structural Engineering Program
1 an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering 5
2 an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs 5
3 an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams 4
4 an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems 5
5 an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility 4
6 an ability to communicate effectively 5
7 the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context 5
8 a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life long learning 5
9 a knowledge of contemporary issues 5
10 an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice 4
11 skills in project management and recognition of international standards and methodologies 4
COURSE EVALUATION METHOD
Method Quantity Percentage
Homework
2
10
Midterm Exam(s)
1
30
Presentation
1
10
Project
1
40
Total Percent: 100%
ECTS (ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD)
Activities Quantity Duration(Hours) Total Workload(Hours)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours) 16 3 48
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) 16 5 80
Mid-terms 1 16 16
Assignments 2 20 40
Final examination 0
Other 1 3.5 3.5
Total Work Load:
187.5
Total Work Load/25(h):
7.5
ECTS Credit of the Course:
7.5