COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences

Level of Course Unit

Second Cycle Programmes (Master's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR ÇAĞLAR YALÇINKAYA

Offered to

STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
Structural Engineering
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING

Course Objective

For the last decade, additive manufacturing or 3D printing technology has been significantly developed. Additive manufacturing can be used with a wide variety of materials including ceramics, metals, polymers, and also concrete. Recently, 3D concrete printing (3DCP) has been getting attention from both academia and industry. Many advantages of 3DCP have been demonstrated, such as the elimination of formwork, waste reduction, design freedom, and significant saving in costs and labor. This technique, which brings automation in construction, is expected to replace traditional construction techniques in the near future. The objectives of this course are to introduce structural engineering students to the basics of additive manufacturing and its applications in construction, to familiarize students with different processes in 3DCP, and to teach students about the mechanical performance of 3D printed concretes and structures.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

Textbook(s): : Lecture presentations

Supplementary Book(s):
Sanjayan, J. G., Nazari, A., & Nematollahi, B. (2019). 3D concrete printing technology:
construction and building applications. Butterworth-Heinemann.
Roussel, N., & Lowke, D. (Eds.). (2022). Digital Fabrication with Cement-Based Materials:
State-of-the-Art Report of the RILEM TC 276-DFC (Vol. 36). Springer Nature.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture presentations are made during class hours. Additionally, related articles and e-books are used. In addition to the exams, students make their homework presentations individually.

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

LO1-LO5: All of these are evaluated by student presentation, midterm and final examinations.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

It will be announced at course start.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Associate Professor Dr. Çağlar Yalçınkaya, e-mail: caglar.yalcinkaya@deu.edu.tr, phone: +90 232 301 7012

Office Hours

Students can make an appointment for a face-to-face meeting by e-mail. e-mail: caglar.yalcinkaya@deu.edu.tr

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes