Structural Engineering Division

The Structural Engineering Division is one of the principal academic disciplines within civil engineering and is responsible for education, research, and professional activities related to the analysis, design, and behavior of structural systems in buildings and various engineering structures. The Division aims to equip students with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills while fostering analytical thinking and the ability to develop effective solutions to engineering challenges.

Within the scope of its educational activities, the Division focuses on the structural behavior, design principles, and performance of various structural systems, including reinforced concrete, steel, timber, and composite structures. Particular emphasis is placed on evaluating the performance of structures under static and dynamic loads, as well as analyzing the effects of external actions such as earthquakes and wind.

The curriculum covers advanced construction materials, structural analysis methods, structural statics, computer-aided design techniques, and performance-based design approaches. In addition, sustainable design principles, energy efficiency, life-cycle assessment of structures, and modern construction technologies constitute important components of the educational program.

Research activities within the Division focus on earthquake engineering, structural dynamics, concrete technology, high-performance materials, composite structural systems, structural performance assessment, and strengthening and rehabilitation of existing structures. Through nationally and internationally funded research projects and scientific studies, the Division contributes to the advancement of structural engineering knowledge and disseminates its findings through academic publications and professional engineering applications.

Academic Staff

• Prof. Dr. M. Sedat HAYALİOĞLU

• Prof. Dr. Halil GÖRGÜN

• Prof. Dr. A. Halim KARAŞİN

• Prof. Dr. İdris BEDİRHANOĞLU

• Prof. Dr. S. Özgür DEĞERTEKİN

• Assoc. Prof. Dr. M. Emin ÖNCÜ – Head of the Structural Engineering Division

• Asst. Prof. Dr. Gülay YALÇIN BAYAR

• Lect. Dr. Şeyhmus TÜMÜR

• Lect. Şeyhmus GÜRBÜZ

Undergraduate Courses

• INS-108 Statics

• INS-201 Strength of Materials I

• INS-213 Building Construction

• INS-202 Strength of Materials II

• INS-301 Structural Analysis I

• INS-307 Reinforced Concrete I

• INS-313 Construction Management I

• SEC-317 Earthquakes and Structures

• INS-302 Structural Analysis II

• INS-308 Reinforced Concrete II

• INS-403 Steel Structures I

• INS-405 Construction Management II

• INS-407 Reinforced Concrete Design Project

• INS-421 Computer Applications in Structural Engineering

• INS-433 Prefabricated Structures

• INS-435 Introduction to Earthquake Engineering

• INS-437 Structural Analysis III

• INS-439 Introduction to Structural Dynamics

• INS-441 Waterproofing and Moisture Protection of Structures

• INS-443 Performance-Based Design and Assessment

• INS-453 Strengthening of Reinforced Concrete Structures

• INS-420 Steel Structures II

• INS-422 Timber Structures

• INS-436 Repair and Rehabilitation of Damaged Structures

• INS-440 Principles of Earthquake-Resistant Design

• INS-444 Computer-Aided Structural Analysis

• INS-454 Introduction to Prestressed Concrete

• INS-456 Special Topics in Structural Analysis

• INS-458 Tunnel Formwork Systems