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
ARC2053	Materials and Methods of Construction II	Fall	2	2	3	4

Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	Must Course
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi MİNE DİNÇER
Course Lecturer(s):	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi MİNE DİNÇER Assoc. Prof. FATİH YAZICIOĞLU
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	The objective of this course is to improve students’ understanding of building structure, construction and building elements while comprehending organization of interacting building components This course will demand students to think about building element design activity as part of architectural design. In order to equip the students with information regarding performance requirements, structure, construction and materials of building envelope systems will be explored in detail.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
- Understanding of the basic principles of structural behavior in withstanding gravity and lateral forces and the evolution, range, and appropriate application of contemporary structural systems.
- Understanding of the basic principles involved in the appropriate application of building envelope systems and associated assemblies relative to fundamental performance, aesthetics, moisture transfer, durability, and energy and material resources.
- Understanding of the basic principles utilized in the appropriate selection of construction materials, products, components, and assemblies, based on their inherent characteristics and performance, including their environmental impact and reuse.

Course Content

- Introduction, analysis and categorization of the building systems
- The structure and the construction methods of building components (foundations, floors, vertical circulation systems, external and internal walls, windows, doors and roofs)
- Material technology and its place in building technology
- Organization of interacting building components

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to Structure and Construction of Building Elements; terms and definitions, building systems, performance requirements
2)	Building construction and Detail Design; combining building materials, components and elements, performance requirements of building elements, analysis of construction process Studio study: Analysis of a construction process
3)	Foundations of Steel Structured Buildings; production of steel, structural steel profiles, steel structures, types of foundations, connection of foundation and steel column, Studio Study: Technical drawing of foundation structural plan and two sections in steel structured building
4)	Floor Types in Steel Structures; main and secondary beams, composite steel floors, precast floor panels Studio study: Technical drawing of a ceiling structural plan and two sections in steel structured building
5)	Circulation Systems in Steel Structures; floor openings for stairs Studio study: Technical drawing of stair opening on floor structural plan in steel structured building
6)	Circulation Systems in Steel Structures; stair systems Studio study: Technical drawing of stairs, plan and section in steel structured building
7)	Midterm exam
8)	External Wall Types in Steel Structures; masonry walls, frame walls, boards used in external wall structures Studio study: Technical drawing of frame wall using structural steel profiles, plan and section in steel structured building
9)	External Wall Requirements; thermal bridges, condensation, sound insulation, mechanically anchored cladding Studio study: Technical drawing of mechanically anchored cladding, plan and section
10)	Metal Windows & Doors; components of windows and doors, openings, connection of windows and doors to other building elements Studio study: Technical drawing of window, plan and section
11)	Roofs in Steel Structured Buildings; types of roofs, structures of flat roofs and sloped roofs Studio study: Technical drawing of roof structures in steel structured building, plan & section
12)	Roofing Materials; inverted roofs, cold and warm roofs, water drainage Studio study: Technical drawing of roofing materials in steel structured building
13)	Openings, vertical openings, openings in roofs Studio Study: 1/50 architectural drawings of floor plans, roof plan, sections and elevations
14)	Internal divisions; types of internal divisions, structures and layers of internal divisions Studio Study: 1/50 architectural drawings of floor plans, roof plan, sections and elevations

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

References:

Ching Francis D.K., Adams Cassandra, Building Construction Illustrated, John Wiley& Sons Inc., 2010.
Andrea Deplazes, Constructing Architecture, Materials, Processes, Structures, Second Edition, 2008.
Watts Andrew, Modern Construction Handbook, Springer – Verlag/Wien, Austria, 2001.
Wakita Osamu A., The Professional Practice Of Architectural Detailing, John Wiley&Sons Inc.,1999.
Thomas Herzog, Roland Krippner, Werner Lang, Facade Construction Manual, 2004.
Christian Schittich and others, Glass Construction Manual, 2007.
Helmut C. Schulitz and others, Steel Construction Manual, 2000.
Leslie Simmons, Olin's Construction, Principles, Materials, Methods, 9th Edition, 2011.
Eldem Sedat H., Yapı, Devlet Güzel Sanatlar Akademisi, Birsen Yayınları, İstanbul, 2009.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	12	% 10
Application	10	% 30
Project	1	% 15
Midterms	1	% 20
Final	1	% 25
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	2	26
Application	13	2	26
Study Hours Out of Class	10	4	40
Midterms	1	4	4
Final	1	4	4
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.	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.	2
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.	1
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.	1
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.	2