Course Language:
İngilizce
Course Objectives:
Obtaining the requried knowledge for transition between concept and construction within the frame of a simple masonry structure
Course Content:
Building terms, structural systems of buildings, masonry structures, relationship of soil and building, foundation, basement, walls, openings on walls, doors and Windows, Earthquake impact on buildings
Course Methodology:
1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion, 4: Drill and Practice, 5: Technical excursion, 6: Teamwork
Course Evaluation Methods:
A: Exam, B: Presentation, C: Homework, D: Project Development
Vertical Tabs
Course Learning Outcomes
| Learning Outcomes | Program Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1) Provides to understand the structural systems. | 1,3,4,6, | A,C | |
| 2) Ability to design and visualize a structural system with integrated structural elements | 1,3,5,12 | A,C | |
| 3) Ability to produce detail drawings of integral elements of a building (e.g. wall, slab, basement, roof) | 1,3,4,12 | A,B,C | |
| 4) Capability of designing and undestanding a simple masonry structure from concept to detail level | 1,4,6,12 | A,B,C | |
| 5) Ability to integrate the structural system within the building system | 1,4,5,6 | A,C,D |
Course Flow
| Week | Topics | Study Materials |
| 1 | Introduction to Architectural Structures, concept, definitions, pioneer projects | |
| 2 | The historical development of structural systems | |
| 3 | Foundation systems on masonry buildings | |
| 4 | Basement and water insulation of basement on masonry buildings | |
| 5 |
Wall materials of masonry structures; brick, stone
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| 6 |
Wall materials of masonry structures; concrete and adobe
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| 7 | Openings’ rules on masonry structures, Joiner, lintel, belt | |
| 8 | Midterm Exam-1 | |
| 9 | Threshold, windowsill, door, window | |
| 10 | Slab systems of masonry structures | |
| 11 | Reinforced masonry structures | |
| 12 | Midterm Exam-2 | |
| 13 | Roof Structure Design, System Details | |
| 14 | Roof Structure Design, System Details | |
| 15 | An overview |
Recommended Sources
| Textbook |
Eldem, S.H., Yapı 1, Birsen Yayınevi, 1980 İstanbul.
Allen, E., Fundamentals of Building Construction: Materials and Methods, 2008. Deplazes A.(ed.), Constructing Architecture-Materials, Processes, Structures, Birkhäuser,Basel, Ching F., Building Construction Illustrated, John Wiley&Sons, 2008 |
| Additional Resources |
Türkçü Ç., Yapım: İlkeler, Malzemeler, Yöntemler, Çözümler, Birsen yayınevi, 2010
Bayülgen., N., Ahşap Çatılar, Birsen Yayınevi. Yücesoy, L., Temeller, Duvarlar, Döşemeler, 2002. Ballast, D.K., Architect's Handbook of Construction Detailing, 2009. |
Material Sharing
| Documents | Contact the course coordinator for lecture hand-outs |
| Assignments | Materials research / studio works and delivery of them |
| Exams | 2 midterms 1 Final exam |
Assessment
| IN-TERM STUDIES | NUMBER | PERCENTAGE |
| Mid-term 1 | 1 | 15 |
| Mid-term 2 | 1 | 15 |
| Studio works (min 8 pieces) | 10 | 20 |
| Delivery of studio works | 1 | 10 |
| Total | 60 | |
| CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE | 40 | |
| CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE | 60 | |
| Total | 100 |
| COURSE CATEGORY | Core Courses |
Course’s Contribution to Program
| No | Program Learning Outcomes | Contribution | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | The ability of applying artistic and technical knowledge in developing contemporary and genuine designs within the scope of interior architectural discipline. | X | |||||
| 2 | The ability of understanding the interaction between people and the physical environment. | X | |||||
| 3 | The capability of thinking and expressing in two and three dimensional ways within the design process. | X | |||||
| 4 | The ability of analytical researching, critical approach developing and problem solving in the field of art and design. | X | |||||
| 5 | The ability of establishing the relationship between the past, present and the future and evaluating design applications within the historical and artistic process. | X | |||||
| 6 | The ability of using techniques and technology to realise contemporary interior architectural applications. | X | |||||
| 7 | The ability of having control on different architectural scales and solving the details within the process of designing interior space and equipments. | X | |||||
| 8 | The ability to develop approaches on conservation and reuse at national and local level | X | |||||
| 9 | The ability of being versatile in working at interdisciplinary applications and teamwork. | X | |||||
| 10 | The abilitity of knowledge and application of practice of occupational standards, regulations, ordinances and the rules of law. | X | |||||
| 11 | The ability of establishing effective communication and expressing ideas within the visual, oral and literary field. | X | |||||
| 12 | The ability of to follow- up the developments within practice of design and to develop awareness of lifelong learning. | X | |||||
ECTS
| Activities | Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours) | 16 | 4 | 64 |
| Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) | 16 | 2 | 48 |
| Mid-term 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Mid-term 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Studio work file | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Final examination | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Work Load | 134 | ||
| Total Work Load / 25 (h) | 5,36 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 5 |
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