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BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEDGE I COURSE IDENTIFICATION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
IAE255 BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEDGE I 3 4 4 6

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Revision of syllabus Description of the course, explanation of the topics of structure and construction information Lecturing and examining examples, Ppt Presentation
2 Examining course resources, following current structural developments. Information on traditional construction methods. The concept of masonry construction; masonry structural elements and design principles; information on foundations, masonry walls, and slab types in masonry structures. Lecturing and examining examples, Ppt Presentation
3 Examining course resources, reviewing previous course topics and following current structural developments. Frame (skeletal) structural systems; operating principles and structural behavior of skeletal systems, foundation principles, skeletal system structural elements, architectural dimensioning, axis system, and scale logic. Lecturing and examining examples, Ppt Presentation
4 Examining course resources, reviewing previous course topics and following current structural developments. Reinforced concrete frame (skeletal) structural systems; foundations, classification of foundations, shallow foundations, deep foundations, single, continuous, raft, and pile foundations, retaining walls, drainage, soil and application studies, and foundation isolation methods. Lecturing and examining examples, Ppt Presentation
5 Examining course resources, reviewing previous course topics and following current structural developments. Reinforced concrete frame (skeletal) structural systems; identification of vertical load-bearing systems and elements resting on foundation types, identification of horizontal elements connecting vertical load-bearing structures, reinforced concrete beams, and reinforced concrete slabs. Lecturing and examining examples, Ppt Presentation
6 Examining course resources, reviewing previous course topics and following current structural developments. Steel frame and lightweight steel construction systems. Timber frame (skeleton) construction systems. Lecturing and examining examples, Ppt Presentation
7 Examining course resources, reviewing previous course topics and following current structural developments. Examination of earthquake and fire regulations and their effects on building design. Building protection and insulation methods (heat, water, fire, and sound insulation systems). Lecturing and examining examples, Ppt Presentation
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Examining course resources, reviewing previous course topics and following current structural developments. Vertical circulation systems: ramps, walkways, elevators and stairs. Lecturing and drawing application
10 Examining course resources, reviewing previous course topics and following current structural developments. Stair construction, stair details, steel and wooden stairs. Lecturing and examining examples, Ppt Presentation
11 Examining course resources, reviewing previous course topics and following current structural developments. Wood roof systems; suspended and freestanding roof systems, structural and constructive application details according to roof systems. Lecturing and examining examples, Ppt Presentation
12 Examining course resources, reviewing previous course topics and following current structural developments. Steel roof systems, the connection and application details of steel roofs with interior building materials. Lecturing and drawing application
13 Examining course resources, reviewing previous course topics and following current structural developments. Partition wall and suspended ceiling systems and application details. Lecturing and examining examples, Ppt Presentation
14 Examining course resources, reviewing previous course topics and following current structural developments. General Review Lecturing and drawing application
15 Examining course resources, reviewing previous course topics and following current structural developments. General Review Lecturing and examining examples, Ppt Presentation
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -