BAHÇEŞEHİR UNIVERSITY BİLGİ PAKETİ / DERS KATALOĞU
| ARCHITECTURE | |||||
| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
Course Introduction and Application Information
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| ARC2934 | Innovative Approaches in Architecture for Earthquake Resistant Building Design | Fall Spring |
2 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 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: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery: | |
| Course Coordinator : | Assoc. Prof. MELTEM VATAN |
| Course Lecturer(s): |
Assoc. Prof. MELTEM VATAN |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
| Course Objectives: | The main objective of this course is to introduce engineering aspect in structural system design and its integration into the architectural design by focusing on earthquake resistant building design concept. Another goal of this course is to introduce innovative approaches in earthquake resistant building design as active and passive systems in order to point out the importance of integrated design approach and necessity of architect – engineer collaboration. |
Learning Outcomes
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The students who have succeeded in this course; - Ability to apply the basic principles of life-safety systems with an emphasis on egress. - Understanding of the basic principles of structural behaviour in withstanding gravity and lateral forces and the evolution, range, and appropriate application of contemporary structural systems. - Understanding of the ethical issues involved in the formation of professional judgment regarding social, political and cultural issues in architectural design and practice. - Understanding of the architect’s responsibility to the public and the client as determined by registration law, building codes and regulations, professional service contracts, zoning and subdivision ordinances, environmental regulation, and historic preservation and accessibility laws. |
Course Content
| - Lectures on EQ phenomenon, EQ resistant building design, codes and regulations, lateral stability and innovative approaches in EQ resistant building design such as passive and active systems. Technological development in seismic resistance is going to be shown aligned with seismic isolators and damping systems. - Video projections of occurred earthquakes and their stories and design and construction of existing buildings. - Discussion on the topics of each week. |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | General information - introduction | |
| 2) | Plate tectonics - Video projection | |
| 3) | Earthquake phenomenon | |
| 4) | Codes and regulations - irregularities | |
| 5) | Mexico City 1985 EQ - Video projection | |
| 6) | EQ resistant building design – structural system configuration - Studio work | |
| 7) | Lateral stability – studio work | |
| 8) | Mitigation of risks – Non-structural members | |
| 9) | MIDTERM EXAM | |
| 10) | Performance based design principles. Comparison with traditional force based design approach. | |
| 12) | Earthquake damage mechanisms / Damage assessment methods, evaluation of the structural state | |
| 12) | Innovative approaches in EQ resistant building design: seismic isolation and damping systems | |
| 13) | 1989 California EQ - Video projection | |
| 14) | Students’ 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 Andrea Deplazes (2008) Constructing Architecture Materials, Processes Structures Handbook Pete Silver, Will McLean (2008) Introduction to Architectural Technology G. G. Shierle (2006) Structures in Architecture Angus J. Macdonald (2001) Structure and Architecture Fuller Moore (1998) Understanding Structures Malcolm Millais (1997) Building Structures – A Conceptual Approach Mario Salvadori (1990) The Art of Construction Mario Salvadori (1980) Why Buildings Stand Up? The Strength of Architecture EUROCODE 8 2015 NEHRP Recommended Seismic Provisions: Design Examples FEMA P-1051/July 2016 Earthquake-Resistant Design Concepts An Introduction to the NEHRP Recommended Seismic Provisions for New Buildings and Other Structures FEMA P-749 / December 2010 |
Evaluation System
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Attendance | 14 | % 10 |
| Presentation | 1 | % 20 |
| Midterms | 1 | % 30 |
| Final | 1 | % 40 |
| 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 | 13 | 3 | 39 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 13 | 4 | 52 |
| Presentations / Seminar | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Midterms | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Workload | 96 | ||
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) | Using the theoretical/conceptual and practical knowledge acquired for architectural design, design activities and research. | 3 |
| 2) | Identifying, defining and effectively discussing aesthetic, functional and structural requirements for solving design problems using critical thinking methods. | 3 |
| 3) | Being aware of the diversity of social patterns and user needs, values and behavioral norms, which are important inputs in the formation of the built environment, at local, regional, national and international scales. | |
| 4) | Gaining knowledge and skills about architectural design methods that are focused on people and society, sensitive to natural and built environment in the field of architecture. | |
| 5) | Gaining skills to understand the relationship between architecture and other disciplines, to be able to cooperate, to develop comprehensive projects; to take responsibility in independent studies and group work. | 2 |
| 6) | Giving importance to the protection of natural and cultural values in the design of the built environment by being aware of the responsibilities in terms of human rights and social interests. | 2 |
| 7) | Giving importance to sustainability in the solution of design problems and the use of natural and artificial resources by considering the social, cultural and environmental issues of architecture. | |
| 8) | Being able to convey and communicate all kinds of conceptual and practical thoughts related to the field of architecture by using written, verbal and visual media and information technologies. | 2 |
| 9) | Gaining the ability to understand and use technical information about building technology such as structural systems, building materials, building service systems, construction systems, life safety. | 5 |
| 10) | Being aware of legal and ethical responsibilities in design and application processes. | 5 |