At the end of this course, the students; 1) to introduce the basic principles of structural design. 2) to learn the design of various structural elements. 3) to conduct the analysis and design of structures against earthquake loading. 4) to introduce advanced methods of construction, to emphasize professional responsibility.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
None
COURSE DEFINITION
Structural design process, safety, loads and structural systems: framed, wall and combined structures. Design of one-way, two-way slabs, flat plates, beams, columns, and walls. Structural modeling, earthquake resistant design, reinforcement detailing. Preparation of design reports and structural drawings.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Introduction
2nd Week
Structural Systems for Reinforced Concrete Buildings
3rd Week
Preliminary Design
4th Week
Computer modeling/structural analysis
5th Week
Computer modeling/structural analysis
6th Week
Analysis and Design for Gravity Loads
7th Week
Analysis and Design for Gravity Loads
8th Week
Midterm
9th Week
Initial Member Size Determination
10th Week
Preliminary Design Stage
11th Week
Preliminary Design Stage
12th Week
Earthquake Resistant Design Principles
13th Week
Earthquake Resistant Design Principles
14th Week
Final term project presentations
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
Reference: Schueller, W., The Design of Building Structures, Prentice Hall, 1996. Additional Resources: Schueller, W., High-Rise Building Structures, John Wiley & Sons, 1977. Schueller, W., The Vertical Building Structures, Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1990. TS 500, Requirements for Design and Construction of Reinforced Concrete Structures, 2000. AFAD Yönetimi Başkanlığı Türkiye Bina Deprem Yönetmeliği, 2018.
