BAHÇEŞEHİR UNIVERSITY BİLGİ PAKETİ / DERS KATALOĞU
| ARCHITECTURE (ENGLISH, THESIS) | |||||
| Master | TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 | QF-EHEA: Second Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 7 | ||
Course Introduction and Application Information
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| ARC5504 | Architecture of Structures | Fall Spring |
3 | 0 | 3 | 12 |
| This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
Basic information
| Language of instruction: | English |
| Type of course: | Departmental Elective |
| Course Level: | |
| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator : | Assoc. Prof. MELTEM VATAN |
| Course Lecturer(s): |
Assoc. Prof. MELTEM VATAN |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
| Course Objectives: | The aim of the course is to classify and to define architectural strucutures according to their load transfer path and to analyze case studies. To examine requirements of structural system selection and to examine relation between system – span; system – material; span – material. |
Learning Outcomes
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The students who have succeeded in this course; Learning of types of structural systems according to their load transfer path, Ability of analyzing the buildings according to their structural systems, Learning of structural system selection according to its span. |
Course Content
| Classification of structural systems according to their load transfer path. Analyzing case studies. |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Introduction | . |
| 2) | 1. Fundamental issues in structural systems. 2. Structure - material relation. 3. Structure - span relation. | . |
| 3) | Form active structural systems | . |
| 4) | Vector active structural systems | . |
| 5) | Section active structural systems | . |
| 6) | MIDTERM 1 | . |
| 7) | Surface active structural systems | . |
| 8) | High rise structural systems | . |
| 9) | Complex structural systems | . |
| 10) | MIDTERM 2 | . |
| 11) | Geometry | . |
| 12) | Case studies | . |
| 13) | Case studies | . |
| 14) | Presentations | . |
Sources
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | . |
| References: | Bjorn N. Sandaker, Arne P. Eggen, Mark R. Cruvellier (2011) The Structural Basis of Architecture, Second Edition, Taylor and Francis Francis D. K. Ching, Barry S. Onouye, Douglas Zuberbuhler (2009) Building Structures Illustrated – Patterns, Systems and Design Andreas Achilles, Diane Navratil (2009) Basics – Glass Construction Türkçü Çetin (2009) Çağdaş Taşıyıcı Sistemler Andrea Deplazes (2008) Constructing Architecture Materials, Processes Structures Handbook Pete Silver, Will McLean (2008) Introduction to Architectural Technology M. Hegger, V. Auch-Schwelk , M. Fuchs, T. Rosenkranz (2006) Construction Materials Manual Fuller Moore (1998) Understanding Structures Mario Salvadori (1990) The Art of Construction |
Evaluation System
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Quizzes | 1 | % 5 |
| Presentation | 1 | % 20 |
| Midterms | 1 | % 25 |
| Final | 1 | % 40 |
| Paper Submission | 1 | % 10 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
ECTS / Workload Table
| Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 8 | 12 | 96 |
| Presentations / Seminar | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Quizzes | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Midterms | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Final | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Total Workload | 148 | ||
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | Develop and deepen knowledge in the same or in a different field to the proficiency level based on Bachelor level qualifications. | 5 |
| 2) | Be able to conduct researches at proficiency level in Architecture and related disciplines individually and participate or take responsibility in groups. | 4 |
| 3) | Demostrate an ability to develop new approaches and produce knowledge at proficiency level researches both in architecture and related disciplines. | 4 |
| 4) | Apply critical thinking methods , identify, formulate, and effectively communicate the critical issues involved in the solution of design problems. | 4 |
| 5) | Evaluate the phenomena in Architectural History and analyze historical, social, political backgrounds of the contemporary developments. | 2 |
| 6) | Be able to conduct qualitative and quantitative researches on the discipline of Architecture. | 3 |
| 7) | Be able to communicate the results of his researches, design proposals, conceptual and practical thoughts in the field of architecture using written, oral, visual media | 3 |
| 8) | Develops the lifelong learning abilities. | 3 |
| 9) | Engage social, legal, ethical and aesthetical responsibility in the discipline of architecture. | 3 |