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
ARC2033	Structural Systems in Architecture I	Fall	1	2	2	4

Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	Must Course
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Hybrid
Course Coordinator :	RA SEDA NUR ALKAN
Course Lecturer(s):	Instructor AHMET KAPTAN
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	This course aims to teach students in a comprehensive understanding of designing and analysis of structural systems. Students will learn fundamental engineering principles of structural analysis and design. Students will learn role of engineers at structural systems.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Learning basic principles of statics and law of Newton, link between natural sciences and structural systems, brief history of structural engineering
2. Understand load and actions to structures, understand load path mechanism in structural system, understand structural idealization of members, support types and structural connections
3. Reaction force calculation for structurally determined systems which are simple beam, continuous beams with hinges, single span frames, frames with hinges and trusses
4. Fundamental principles of strength of materials, importance of stress-strain relationship at structural systems, Brittle and ductile behavior, basics of tension and compression testing
5. Calculation and importance of cross sectional properties like area, centroids, moment of inertia, radius of gyration etc.
6. Design principles against Bending Stress, Shear Stress and Normal stress
7. Calculation of deflection and understanding the importance of it at structural design

Course Content

Definition of structures and forces, equilibrium equations of two dimensional structures, analysis of horizontal and vertical structural elements (beams, columns, trusses), moment of inertia, normal and shear stresses, deflection of beams.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Orientation
2)	Introduction. Explanations about course. Historical overview. Physics and mechanics. Definition of a structure. Structural systems of nature. Loads on structural systems. Loads on structures. Basic functional requirements of buildings and their structures.
3)	Statics, laws of Newton. Definition of a force. Basic characteristics of forces. Rigid bodies and force systems. Summation and Subtraction of forces. Parallel and concurrent forces. External loads, building loads. Earthquake and wind loads.
4)	Force Couples. Moment of a force. Moments in general: a-Bending moments, b-torsional moments. Deformation under acting forces. Deformation under moments. Concept of a hinge. Moment resisting rigid connections and connections with hinges.
5)	Equilibrium equations of two dimensional structures. Types of structural supports, Stability vs Instability. Determinancy vs indeterminancy. Freebody diagrams of rigid bodies. Analysis of simply supported beams. Analysis of continuous beams with hinges.
6)	Analysis of simply supported beams. Analysis of continuous beams with hinges.
7)	Analysis of simply supported beams. Analysis of continuous beams with hinges.
8)	Analysis of simply supported half frames. Analysis of single span frames. Analysis of frames with hinged connections.
9)	Trusses. Methods to find out the member forces. Analysis of simply supported two dimensional determined trusses.
10)	Midterm Exam. Strength of Materials: Definition of “stress” and “strain”. Elastic and Plastic deformation. Elastic and plastic materials. Modulus of elasticity. Creep and fatigue. Brittle and Ductile materials. Stress – strain curves of building materials. Axial force and normal stresses in multi material columns. Location of maximum shear force and bending moments in simply supported beams.
11)	Failure due to maximum bending moment. Failure due to maximum shear force. Axial force, shear force and bending moment diagrams. Cross sectional properties of structural members, center of gravity of an area.
12)	Moment of Inertia of an area. Methods to find out the moment of inertia of a composite area. Bending and shear stresses in beams. Flexural stresses.
13)	Longitudinal and transverse shear stresses. General shear stress equation. Deflection of beams.
14)	Column analysis and design. Short and Long columns. Theory of buckling. Lateral bracing. Axial loads vs eccentric loads.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

References:

1. Structural Analysis, R. C. Hibbeler.
2. Statics and Mechanics of Materials, R. C. Hibbeler.
3. Engineering Mechanics: Statics, R. C. Hibbeler.
4. Mechanics of Materials, An introduction to Engineering Technology, Parviz Ghavami.
5. Elementary Structures for Architects and Builders, R. E. Shaffer.
6. Engineering Mechanics: Statics and Dynamics , Anthony Bedford, Wallace Fowler.
7. The Structural Basis of Architecture, Bjorn N. Sandaker, Arne P. Eggen, Mark R.Cruvellier. Routledge.
8. Simplified Engineering for Architects and Builders, James Ambrose, Harry Parker.
9. Static and Strength of Materials for Architecture and Building Construction, B. Onouye, K.Kane.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	13	% 10
Quizzes	1	% 15
Midterms	1	% 35
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	4	52
Application	13	2	26
Study Hours Out of Class	13	1	13
Quizzes	7	1	7
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			100

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.	2
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.
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.
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.	2