At the end of this course, the students; 1) Gain an understanding of construction technology, 2) Learn basics with construction site planning, 3) Learn construction project execution mainly in terms of physical construction on site.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
None
COURSE DEFINITION
Introduction to construction processes and procedures. Construction technology, construction materials and management, and project design. Building and maintenance of foundations, subsystems, and structures. Commercial, industrial, and engineered construction processes and procedures.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Introduction
2nd Week
Construction Site Units and Quarries
3rd Week
Construction Machinery and Equipment
4th Week
Construction Project Planning and Contracting
5th Week
Construction Site Planning and Mobilization
6th Week
Construction Project Documentation
7th Week
Construction Works
8th Week
Midterm Exam
9th Week
Construction Works
10th Week
Construction Project Administration
11th Week
Construction Project Control
12th Week
On-site Safety Requirements
13th Week
General Guidance for Construction Site Engineers
14th Week
Project Closeout and Demobilization
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
Mincks, W.R., and Johnston, H. (2017). Construction Jobsite Management, 4th ed. Boston, USA: Cengage Learning. Sutt, J., Lill, I., and Müürsepp, O. (2013). The Engineer?s Manual of Construction Site Planning, 1st ed. West Sussex, UK: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. Doran, D. (2009). Site Engineers Manual, 2nd ed. Scotland, UK: Whittles Publishing. Baytop, F. (2021). Şantiye Yönetimi, İstanbul, TR: YEM Kitabevi. Baytop, F. (2021). İnşaat Uygulamalarında Yanlışlar Doğrular, İstanbul, TR: YEM Kitabevi.
