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  Course Description
Course Name : Structure

Course Code : IMS312

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 3

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 3

Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. TUNÇ ASLAN TÜLÜCÜ

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Comprehends the principles of load-bearing systems of structural systems, system components, their materials and construction systems.
Associates the covered span with structural system.
Establishes plan geometry-structural geometry relationship.
Designs the most appropriate structure type and structural form in architectural design.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Various structures used in buildings all over the world, with a particular layout and specific criteria are classified in detail and their definitions are provided.

Course Contents : The relationship between the behavior of structural systems and architectural design will be introduced through several examples with illustrations so that students understand the structural ideas within a broader perspective.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Interior Design Studio 2


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Importance and function of systematics. Architectural and Structural Design. Topics / Concepts / Correlates / Forces Theoretical lectures, demonstrations and practical exercises Lectures and presentations
2 System Criteria of systematics. Research / Organisation Chart / Classification Theoretical lectures, demonstrations and practical exercises Lectures and presentations
3 Definition, summary and span length of Active Form Structure Systems. Cable Structures and Tent Structures. Theoretical lectures, demonstrations and practical exercises Lectures and presentations
4 Air Press Structure at Active Form Structure Systems. Arch Structures, Funicular Arch, Trussed Girder Theoretical lectures, demonstrations and practical exercises Lectures and presentations
5 Definition, summary and span length of Active Vector Structure Systems. Straight Beams, Conduction Straight Beams, Curved Beams, Space Beams Theoretical lectures, demonstrations and practical exercises Lectures and presentations
6 Definition, summary and span length of Active Section Structure Systems. Beam Structures, Rigid Carcass Structures Theoretical lectures, demonstrations and practical exercises Lectures and presentations
7 Grid Beam Structures and Plate Structures at Active Form Structure Systems. Theoretical lectures, demonstrations and practical exercises Lectures and presentations
8 Midterm exam Evaluation Evaluation chart
9 Definition, summary and span length of Active Surface Structure Systems. Plate Structures, Folded Plate Structures. Theoretical lectures, demonstrations and practical exercises Lectures and presentations
10 Shell Structures at Active Surface Structure Systems. Cylindrical Shells, Dome Shells, Saddle Shells Theoretical lectures, demonstrations and practical exercises Lectures and presentations
11 Definition, summary and span length of Active High Structure Systems. Deformation and Stabilisation, Vertical Force Transfer Systems, Samples of Typical Form Structures, Raise Geometries. Theoretical lectures, demonstrations and practical exercises Lectures and presentations
12 Vertical Force Transfer Systems. Samples of Typical Form Structures, Raise Geometries. Theoretical lectures, demonstrations and practical exercises Lectures and presentations
13 Definition and potentials of Mixed Structure Systems. Superposition Systems, Coupling Systems. Theoretical lectures, demonstrations and practical exercises Lectures and presentations
14 Importance and Function of Geometric Structure Forms. Geometry/Force Correlate Theoretical lectures, demonstrations and practical exercises Lectures and presentations
15 Flat Surfaces and Folded Surfaces at Geometry Structure Forms. Single Curved Surfaces, Dome-shaped Surfaces, Saddle-shaped Surfaces Theoretical lectures, demonstrations and practical exercises Lectures and presentations
16/17 Final exam Evaluation Evaluation chart


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  ŞEN, N. (1990). Structure and Structural Concepts in Architecture, Engineering and Architecture Faculty Publications, ISBN: # 35656173, İzmir.
 TÜRKÇÜ,H.Ç. (1990). Contemporary Construction and Structural Systems 1, Engineering and Architecture Faculty Publications, ISBN: # 35656199, İzmir.
 ENGEL, H. (2000). Structural Systems, Design Publishing Group, ISBN: 9758051601, Istanbul.
 SUNGUR, İ.İ. (2003). Structural Systems and Structural Analysis, Birsen Publishing, ISBN: 9755113487, Istanbul.
 CHING, F.D.K. (2008). Building Construction Illustrated, Wiley-Academy, ISBN: 0470087811, America.
 CHING, F.D.K., ONOUYE, B.S. (2009). Building Structures Illustrated, Wiley-Academy, ISBN: 0470187859, America.
 TÜRKÇÜ,H.Ç. (2009). Contemporary Carrier Systems, Birsen Publishing, ISBN: 9755113487, Istanbul.
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 14 40
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 analyzes collected data, synethsizes various information and ideas, evaluates findings and has the ability to use these in the process of interior design 5
2 is aware of interior spaces and the environment we live in and has the ability to detect problems in theses spcaes and needs from a critical and rational perspective 5
3 follows the scientific and technological developments in the field of interior design and improves him/herself based on these advancements 4
4 Knows about concepts, debates and developments in the field of interior design 4
5 Knows at least one foreign language to be able to follow literature and current developments in the international platforms and interact with colleagues 0
6 is aware of the effects of universal, social and environmental dimensions in interior design and applications and realize issues such as sustainable development, innovation and entrepreneurship 5
7 Knows about project and site management and practices, staff health, environmental and occupational safety 0
8 Makes presentations using visual aids and writes reports about related topics when necessary 4
9 has the necessary knowledge in basic design, history and technical background to execute Interior Architecture 2
10 evaluates analysis, findings, conclusions and proposals about an idea or a project 4
11 is aware of the legal consequences of interior design applications 0
12 has the ability to use theoretical, methodological and practical information in professional field in order to develop interior design proposals and applications 4
13 has the ability to create and apply contemporary, creative and aesthetic design proposals under realistic physical, social and economic restrictions within the framework of aesthetic values and user´s needs 4
14 is able to move forward in all phases as a designer; from the planning of projects until the application stage and has the ability to choose and effectively use tools, techniques and technologies during the process of planning, design, drawing, software, application 2
15 is competent to work individually and knows to prioritize 4
16 has professional, scientific and ethical responsibility concerning the profession of interior design 2
17 has the ability to improve him/herself scientifically, socially, culturally and physically within the framework of lifelong learning 4
18 is competent in team work, works efficiently in a team in multi-disciplinary areas, communicates and takes responsibility 4
19 is competent in spoken and written Turkish 4
20 does literature research in controversial concepts in the field of interior design, is competent in researching databases and other information sources 5
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 0 0 0
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 14 3 42
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2
    Final Exam 1 2 2
Total Workload: 74
Total Workload / 25 (h): 2.96
ECTS Credit: 3