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  Course Description
Course Name : Structural Design

Course Code : MIM376

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 3

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 3

Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. SIDIKA SEREN GÜVEN AKAVCI

Learning Outcomes of the Course : 1. Learns about concrete, steel and reinforced concrete materials
2. Tells how to provide safety of structure on carrying forces
3. Design columns under axial load
4. Makes single equipment design of rectangular balance beams under bending momentum effect.
5. Learns fracture types of reinforced concrete structures
6. Makes cross sectional design in balanced equipment and various under-balance conditions.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Cross sections of beams, columns, slabs and footings in reinforced concrete buildings

Course Contents : Basic concepts of reinforced concrete and investigation of its behaviors. Safety of structures. Columns. Beams. Calculation of cross sections and reinforcements of reinforced concrete building members. Sizing the concrete structure components and calculation of equipment amount.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Loads, steps of design Lecture, solving problems
2 Principles of designing structural system Lecture, solving problems
3 Introducing the reinforced concrete and its general qualities Lecture, solving problems
4 Basic concepts of calculation of reinforced concrete buildings Lecture, solving problems
5 Columns under the effect of axial force Lecture, solving problems
6 Calculating the lifting stregth of columns with axial load Lecture, solving problems
7 Calculating the lifting stregth of columns with axial load Lecture, solving problems
8 Calculating the lifting stregth of columns with axial load Lecture, solving problems
9 Mid-term Exam Mid-term Exam
10 Calculating the lifting stregth of beams under simple bending condition Lecture, solving problems
11 Calculation of under-balance beams Lecture, solving problems
12 Profile calculation and sizing Lecture, solving problems
13 Profile calculation and sizing Lecture, solving problems
14 Calculating lifting power of the footings Lecture, solving problems
15 Calculating lifting power of the footings Lecture, solving problems
16/17 Final Exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  1. “Betonarme, Temel İlkeler ve Taşıma Gücü Hesabı”, Uğur Ersoy, ODTÜ, İstanbul, 1987.
 2. “Structural Concepts and Systems for Architects and Engineers”, Lin, T.Y., John Wiley&Sons, New York, 1981.
 3. “Design of Concrete Structures”, Meyer, C., Prentice-Hall Internationali TA683.M587 1996, ISBN 0-13-203654-1.
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 100
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 0
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 Takes responsibility , leads and works effectively as an individual and /or within a team. 2
2 Gains required foreign language knowledge about his/her occupancy at B1 level. 0
3 Defines the educational needs in the field of architecture, undertakes literature review, reaches knowledge and uses databases. 2
4 Designs using the theoretical and practical knowledge gained in the field of architecture, examines and interprets facts and phenomenons by using scientific methods and techniques. 0
5 Develops himself/herself continously by specifying his/ her needs toward his/her interest and talents, scientific, cultural, artistic and social areas as well as occupancy improvement. 0
6 Develops an attitude in favour of lifelong learning and uses gathered knowledge for public benefit. 3
7 Develops sustainable architectural and urban design decisions, protects naturally and culturally significant buildings and sites and generates healthy buildings and environments. 0
8 Develops, evaluates and applies an architectural project with a comprehensive plan from the design phase to the phase of application project (structural and environmental systems, safety issues, seperators, etc.). 3
9 Generates public awareness in the field of architecture, acquires skills for sustainable use of design parameters. 0
10 Understands and interprets guidelines of structures under vertical and horizontal forces and development and implementation of contemporary structural systems. 5
11 Understands the role of training, right and liabilities of employer and trainee in career development. 0
12 Effectively uses written and oral communication skills, follows and organizes seminars and meetings in the field of architecture, prepares projects and follows foreign publications using foreign language skills. 0
13 Gains required information in the field of architecture, can use theoretical and practical knowledge together in architectural practice. 2
14 Collects data, develops designs, evaluates conclusions, identifies problems and develops solutions in the field of architecture. 3
15 Prepares plans and projects individually for any kind of work in the field of architecture, does consulting and peer-reviewing. 0
16 Takes responsibility in solving problems individually or as a team member, plans and manages activities concerning the development of subordinates. 2
17 Uses computer software, technologies of informatics and communication needed in the field of architecture. 3
18 Applies basic architectural principles in the levels of building, interior design and urban design. 0
19 Gains consciousness for identification and preservation of historical settings, prepares documents on historical monuments and sites, knows and uses required techniques for preparation of restoration projects. 0
* 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 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2
    Final Exam 1 4 4
Total Workload: 76
Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.04
ECTS Credit: 3