Structural Design II (MMR332) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Structural Design II MMR332 6. Semester 2 2 0 3 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
MMR 331 Structural Design I
Course Language Turkish
Course Type Compulsory Departmental Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Question and Answer.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Instructor Mustafa Erşan Göksu
Course Assistants
Course Objectives Identification of basic structural design concepts; practical understanding of the working principles of structural systems; understanding the essentials of distribution of forces in structural systems in relation to their forms; examination and learning of the basic principles of dimensioning structural components.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Understands the basic concepts of structural design
  • Knows the interdisciplinary principles of architectural and structural design.
  • Knows the basic principles of dimensioning structural components.
Course Content Advanced level expression of structural systems; strain types and structural behaviors of building components and elements; structural system diversity: form active systems, vector active systems, surface active systems, hybrid systems, inflated systems, tall building systems treated in advenced and sophistaicated form.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Introduction; structural design concepts
2 Importance of pre –analysis modeling, FBD-free body diagram, forces acting on objects, forces and force systems, equilibrium concept and balance of Systems, Section properties of structural elements, center of gravity, moment of inertia
3 Different classifications of structural systems, understanding of properties, natural structures and properties.
4 Analysis of certain structural systems, free-body diagram and equilibrium of rigid bodies
5 Reinforced Concrete Structures
6 Mid-Term I.
7 Industrial Building Design / Concrete Prefabrication. Application principles of reinforced concrete prefabricated building elements and systems
8 Steel Construction Systems Ability to benefit from the mechanical properties of Steel which are much superior to other building materials and the standardization and easiness provided in construction glaze
9 Ahşap Yapım Sistemleri Ahşap malzeme, strüktür sistemleri konularında ve bunları tasarıma aktarmada gerekli olan kuram ve yöntemlere ilişkin bilgiye sahip olma.
10 Composite Building Materials It is aimed to inform the students about producing ecological sustainable designs and protecting and sustainability of historical environment.
11 Mid-Ter II.
12 Structure and Shell structure design To get information about structure, materials used and structure shell, materials used and design principles
13 High-rise buildings To introduce the architectural and technological factors affecting the design of high buildings, carrier systems and service systems in high buildings, security systems in high buildings
14 Theory and practice of structural concepts for the profession , preliminary design and design processes, Schematic Design pavement, beam column and basic analysis and design

Sources

Other Sources 1. Mario Salvadori ; Why Buildings Stand up?
2. Francis Ching, Barry Onouye, Douglas Zuberbuhler; Çizimlerle Taşıyıcı Sistemler,
3. Barry Onouye, Kevin Kane; Statics and Strength of Materials for Architecture and Building Construction
4. Ariel Hanaor; Principles of Structures

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation 1 10
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments 2 20
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 2 30
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 40
Toplam 6 100
Percentage of Semester Work 60
Percentage of Final Work 40
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Critical Thinking: Questioning and expressing abstract thoughts, evaluating opposing views, and gaining the ability to analyze the results achieved with similar criteria.
2 Communication: Reading, writing, expressing ideas in accordance with the purpose; gaining the ability to use different representation media to convey design thinking.
3 Research: Comparatively evaluating the information obtained regarding the design process and gaining the ability to document and practice it.
4 Design: In the process of creative thinking and reproduction of design knowledge; Gaining the ability to achieve new and original results in the context of universal design principles such as sustainability and accessibility. X
5 World Architecture: Understanding world architecture in the context of historical, geographical and global relations.
6 Vernacular Architecture / Cultural Diversity: Understanding the architectural creations and examples of geography in the context of historical and cultural relations. Understanding the differences in value judgments, behavioral patterns, and social and spatial patterns that define different cultures.
7 Cultural Heritage and Conservation: Understanding cultural heritage, conservation awareness, environmental awarenes and ethical responsibility, conservation theories and methods.
8 Sustainability: Gaining the ability to design sustainably by using information about the natural and built environment, using various tools to minimize undesirable environmental impacts on future generations. X
9 Social Responsibility: Understanding the architect's responsibility to protect the public interest, to be respectful of historical/cultural and natural resources, and to improve the quality of life.
10 Nature and Human: Understanding all aspects of the interaction between natural systems and the design of the built environment and humans.
11 Geographical Conditions: Understanding the relationships between site selection, settlement and building design taking into account cultural, economic and social characteristics as well as natural features such as soil conditions, topography, vegetation, natural disaster risk, etc.
12 Safety: Understanding the basic principles of security and emergency systems in natural disasters, fire, etc. at the building and environmental scale. X
13 Structural Systems: Understands the principles of behaviour, development and implementation of static and dynamic structural systems sustained by vertical and lateral forces. X
14 Building Physics and Environmental Systems: Understanding the basic principles of building physics and energy use in design of physical environmental systems such as lighting, acoustics, air conditioning, etc. and the importance of using appropriate performance assessment tools.
15 Building Facade Systems: Understanding the basic principles, implementation methods and importance of building facade materials and systems design.
16 Building Service Systems: Understanding the basic principles of design of service systems such as plumbing, electrical, circulation, communication, security and fire protection.
17 Building Materials and implementations : Understanding the principles and standards related to the production, utilization and implementations, environmental impacts and reusability of building materials in the context of technological developments. X
18 Integration of Building Systems: Evaluating structural, environmental, security, facades, building service systems in design also selecting and integrating them. X
19 Programme Preparation and Evaluation: Preparation of the architectural project programme in accordance with the requirements of the employer and user, appropriate examples, spatial and equipment requirements, financial limitations, site conditions, relevant laws, regulations and design criteria by considering the public interest.
20 Comprehensive Project Development: Gaining the ability to develop and integrate an architectural project at different scales, by considering environmental and building systems and building technologies.
21 Consideration of Building Cost: Understanding the basic factors related to the cost of building construction and utilisation.
22 Architect-Employer Relationship: Determining the needs of the employer, the owner and the user and understanding the responsibility to resolve them in a way that not conflict with the public interest.
23 Teamwork and Co-operation: Gaining the ability to work in co-operation with project teams and multidisciplinary teams in order to successfully complete design and implementation projects.
24 Project Management: Understanding architectural project procurement methods, selection of consultants, formation of project teams, project delivery methods, service contracts, etc.
25 Implementation Management: Understanding the basic principles of architectural implementation process such as financial management, business planning, quality management, risk management, discussion, compromise, etc.

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 14 2 28
Laboratory
Application 14 2 28
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 14 2 28
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments 2 3 6
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 2 8 16
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 12 12
Total Workload 118