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STRUCTURAL SCIENCES I COURSE IDENTIFICATION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
ARC116 STRUCTURAL SCIENCES I 2 4 3 4

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Textbook overview Introduction of Building Component; Support systems and infill systems, loads on building Presentation of lecture notes in class (theoretical) and drawing in arch. studio (application)
2 Assign. 1 - Foundation system Soils and Foundations; Soil types, foundation systems, basements, retaining walls Presentation of lecture notes in class (theoretical) and drawing in arch. studio (application)
3 Lecture notes overview Masonry Construction; CMU masonry and brick masonry (load bearing wall, R.C. floor slab, bond beam) Presentation of lecture notes in class (theoretical) and drawing in arch. studio (application)
4 Assign. 2 - Masonry building Timber Floor Systems; Lumber properties, timber joists, spacing, deck Presentation of lecture notes in class (theoretical) and drawing in arch. studio (application)
5 Lecture notes overview R.C. Frame Construction; Cement, concrete, formwork, reinforcement, column, beam, slab on ground Presentation of lecture notes in class (theoretical) and drawing in arch. studio (application)
6 Assign. 3 - R.C frame building R.C. Floor Systems; Beam supported floors, beamless floors Presentation of lecture notes in class (theoretical) and drawing in arch. studio (application)
7 Lecture notes overview Roof Types; Roof types and slope, material, eaves, water drain on flat roof Presentation of lecture notes in class (theoretical) and drawing in arch. studio (application)
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Assign. 4 - Roof design Wall Types; Core (infill) materials and properties, exterior walls, interior walls (dry walls) Presentation of lecture notes in class (theoretical) and drawing in arch. studio (application)
10 Lecture notes overview Thermal Related Properties of Materials; Modes of heat transfer, thermal resistance and transmittance, thermal bridge, insulation standards Presentation of lecture notes in class (theoretical) and drawing in arch. studio (application)
11 Assign. 5 - Wall details Building Codes and Standards; Life and fire safety, means of egress system, designing for the disabled, ramps Presentation of lecture notes in class (theoretical) and drawing in arch. studio (application)
12 Lecture notes overview Staircases; Types of staircases, tread and riser standards, landing design, staircase balancing, structural connection to floor Presentation of lecture notes in class (theoretical) and drawing in arch. studio (application)
13 Assign. 6 - Staircase design Windows & Doors; Glass types, types of windows and doors, framing materials, glass-aluminum wall systems Presentation of lecture notes in class (theoretical) and drawing in arch. studio (application)
14 Lecture notes overview Finishing Works; Floor & wall covering, wet areas (kitchen, bath, restroom) Presentation of lecture notes in class (theoretical) and drawing in arch. studio (application)
15 Lecture notes overview General Review Presentation of lecture notes in class (theoretical) and drawing in arch. studio (application)
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -