DESIGN OF TALL BUILDING STRUCTURES PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
CEN420	DESIGN OF TALL BUILDING STRUCTURES	7	3	3	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. AHMAD RESHAD NOORI
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It is aimed to teach the structural systems used in tall buildings, service and capacity design approaches under external loads in, the design approach of tall buildings in the specific design and construction phases.
Contents of the Course Unit:	It includes the following topics; structural systems of tall buildings, behavior and design under wind and seismic loads, international design approaches, reinforced concrete, steel and composite bearing elements and design methods, design for lateral seismic loads, foundation design, design of arch-lattice systems, basic excavation support systems, exterior and interior design of columns and walls, design for column and wall axial shortening, design for floor release, floor level design, design of non-structural elements, building information systems and structural design applications.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
To be able to select the structural system for tall buildings
To be able to comprehend the behavior and design methods of tall buildings under wind and seismic loads
To be able to design of special structural elements in tall buildings

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature Research	Introduction and Structural systems	Expression
1	Literature Research	High-level Entrance and Building Systems	Expression
1	Literature Research	High-level Entrance and Building Systems	Expression
1	Literature Research	High-level Entrance and Building Systems	Expression
1	Literature Research	High-level Entrance and Building Systems	Expression
2	Literature Research	Structural systems	Expression
2	Literature Research	Building Systems	Expression
2	Literature Research	Building Systems	Expression
2	Literature Research	Building Systems	Expression
2	Literature Research	Building Systems	Expression
3	Literature Research	Introduction to Wind Engineering	Expression
3	Literature Research	Introduction to Wind Engineering	Expression
3	Literature Research	Introduction to Wind Engineering	Expression
3	Literature Research	Introduction to Wind Engineering	Expression
3	Literature Research	Introduction to Wind Engineering	Expression
4	Literature Research	Behavior Under Wind Loads: Wind Direction, Wind Direction, Hose Scree	Expression
4	Literature Research	Behavior Under Wind Loads: Wind Direction, Wind Direction, Hose Scree	Expression
4	Literature Research	Behavior Under Wind Loads: Wind Direction, Wind Direction, Hose Scree	Expression
4	Literature Research	Behavior Under Wind Loads: Wind Direction, Wind Direction, Hose Scree	Expression
4	Literature Research	Behavior Under Wind Loads: Wind Direction, Wind Direction, Hose Scree	Expression
5	Literature Research	Design and International Regulations for Wind Loads	Expression
5	Literature Research	Design and International Regulations for Wind Loads	Expression
5	Literature Research	Design and International Regulations for Wind Loads	Expression
5	Literature Research	Design and International Regulations for Wind Loads	Expression
5	Literature Research	Design and International Regulations for Wind Loads	Expression
6	Literature Research	People's Perception of Vibration and Comfort, Floor Release	Expression
6	Literature Research	People's Perception of Vibration and Comfort, Floor Release	Expression
6	Literature Research	People's Perception of Vibration and Comfort, Floor Release	Expression
6	Literature Research	People's Perception of Vibration and Comfort, Floor Release	Expression
6	Literature Research	People's Perception of Vibration and Comfort, Floor Release	Expression
7	Literature Research	Swing Control for Wind Loads	Expression
7	Literature Research	Swing Control for Wind Loads	Expression
7	Literature Research	Swing Control for Wind Loads	Expression
7	Literature Research	Swing Control for Wind Loads	Expression
7	Literature Research	Swing Control for Wind Loads	Expression
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature Research	Behavior and Design under Earthquake Loads	Expression
9	Literature Research	Behavior and Design under Earthquake Loads	Expression
9	Literature Research	Behavior and Design under Earthquake Loads	Expression
9	Literature Research	Behavior and Design under Earthquake Loads	Expression
9	Literature Research	Behavior and Design under Earthquake Loads	Expression
10	Literature Research	Creep, Relaxation and Axial Shortening Effects, Stepwise Construction Analysis	Expression
10	Literature Research	Creep, Relaxation and Axial Shortening Effects, Stepwise Construction Analysis	Expression
10	Literature Research	Creep, Relaxation and Axial Shortening Effects, Stepwise Construction Analysis	Expression
10	Literature Research	Creep, Relaxation and Axial Shortening Effects, Stepwise Construction Analysis	Expression
10	Literature Research	Creep, Relaxation and Axial Shortening Effects, Stepwise Construction Analysis	Expression
11	Literature Research	Design of ground level, mega elements, outrigger and belt cage systems	Expression
11	Literature Research	Design of ground level, mega elements, outrigger and belt cage systems	Expression
11	Literature Research	Design of ground level, mega elements, outrigger and belt cage systems	Expression
11	Literature Research	Design of ground level, mega elements, outrigger and belt cage systems	Expression
11	Literature Research	Design of ground level, mega elements, outrigger and belt cage systems	Expression
12	Literature Research	Basic systems, basic excavation support systems	Expression
12	Literature Research	Basic systems, basic excavation support systems	Expression
12	Literature Research	Basic systems, basic excavation support systems	Expression
12	Literature Research	Basic systems, basic excavation support systems	Expression
12	Literature Research	Basic systems, basic excavation support systems	Expression
13	Literature Research	Design of facade and non-structural elements	Expression
13	Literature Research	Design of facade and non-structural elements	Expression
13	Literature Research	Design of facade and non-structural elements	Expression
13	Literature Research	Design of facade and non-structural elements	Expression
13	Literature Research	Design of facade and non-structural elements	Expression
14	Literature Research	Coordination with Architectural and Service Engineering	Expression
14	Literature Research	Coordination with Architectural and Service Engineering	Expression
14	Literature Research	Coordination with Architectural and Service Engineering	Expression
14	Literature Research	Coordination with Architectural and Service Engineering	Expression
14	Literature Research	Coordination with Architectural and Service Engineering	Expression
15	Literature Research	Project Examples	Expression
15	Literature Research	Project Examples	Expression
15	Literature Research	Project Examples	Expression
15	Literature Research	Project Examples	Expression
15	Literature Research	Project Examples	Expression
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Taranath, B. S. “Structural Analysis and Design of Tall Buildings,” Marcel Dekker, New York, A.B.D., 2011.
Taranath, B. S. “Reinforced Concrete Design of Tall Buildings,” CRC Press, Florida, A.B.D., 2010
Taranath, B. S. “Structural Analysis and Design of Tall Buildings: Steel and Composite Construction,” CRC Press, Florida, A.B.D., 2012.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Consider the formal systems used in civil engineering and discusses different method					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Civil engineering design for the project presentation to the correct expression is the formnül				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Able to work independently in the field of civil engineering in the production and take responsibility for these issues						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	As a requirement of civil engineering monitors current changes.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	As an individual becomes aware of social and professional responsibility.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The powers and responsibilities of civil engineering and construction management takes place within.					4

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	14	2	28
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	1	20	20
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	2	2
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	30	30
Mid-Term Exam	1	2	2
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	25	25
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	33	0	149