COURSE UNIT TITLE

: RESEARCH ON MEGA BUILDINGS IN TERMS OF STRUCTURE

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
ARC 5117 RESEARCH ON MEGA BUILDINGS IN TERMS OF STRUCTURE ELECTIVE 2 0 0 5

Offered By

Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences

Level of Course Unit

Second Cycle Programmes (Master's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR KUTLUĞ SAVAŞIR

Offered to

Structural Construction Design
Structural Construction Design

Course Objective

The aim of the course is to investigate the structures of the structures called mega structures such as tallest, tallest, largest, widest, most efficient. The researches will be carried out in the form of a literature review and the analysis of the obtained information will be presented in the form of scientific homework.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   To list the examples of ancient mega-buildings
2   To list the architects, countries they are in, year of construction and structure of mega buildings
3   To identify the properties that makes these buildings as "mega building"
4   To distinguish the problems encountered during the construction of mega structures
5   To analysis of a mega building's construction (from the foundation to the roof)
6   To present a mega building research

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 1.1. Explanation of the purpose, scope and processing of the course. 1.2. Definition of mega structures. 1.3. Explanation of article writing rules
2 2.1. Discussion on ancient mega-structures 2.2. Examining ancient mega-structures with the help of visual materials (Seven Wonders of the World). 2.3. Determination of research topics. Quiz
3 3.1. Examining the development process of skyscrapers. 3.2. Difficulties encountered in this process and analysis of solutions to problems. Quiz
4 4.1. Investigation of the construction systems and construction methods of domes with large openings in the world. 4.2. Hagia Sophia Museum, Florence Cathedral, Selimiye Mosque, Oita Stadium etc. Investigation of samples. Quiz
5 5.1. Examination of the development process and carrier systems of airports. 5.2. Inspection of Heathroow Airport Quiz
6 6.1. Examination of the development process and carrier systems of suspension bridges. 6.2. Inspection of Akashi Kaikyo Bridge Quiz
7 7. Midterm
8 8.1. Investigation of Bank of America and its carrier system. Quiz
9 9.1. Investigation of Burj al Arab's carrier system. Quiz
10 10.1. Investigation of Capital Gate's carrier system. Quiz
11 11.1. Examination of the carrier system of the Aldar HQ Skyscraper. Quiz
12 12.1. Examining the carrier system of the Ecoark. Quiz
13 13. Homework submission. Presentation of research papers
14 14. Presentation of research papers
15 15. Presentation of research papers

Recomended or Required Reading

Main Sources:
Parkyn, N. (2004). Super Structures, The World's Greatest Modern Structures, Merrell Publishers Limited, London.
Supplementary Books:
Culley, P.; Pascoe, J. (2009). Sports Facilities and Technologies, Routledge Publishing.
Dupre, J., (2008). Skyscrapers, Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers, Second Edition, New York.
Graham, I., (2012). Megastructures: Tallest, Longest, Biggest, Deepest, Firefly BooksBos, S. (2008). Super Structures, Inside The World's Most Spektacular Buildings, DK Publishing.
Grawe, C.; Schmal, P.C. (2006). High Society, Jovis Press.
Gürel, M. H. & Ilgın, H. E. (2010). Yüksek Binalar Taşıyıcı Sistem ve Aerodinamik Form, ODTÜ Mimarlık Fakültesi Basım Işliği, Ankara.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

The course will be taught in lecture with documentaries, individual research and study format

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MTE MIDTERM EXAM
2 ASG ASSIGNMENT
3 FIN FINAL EXAM
4 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MTE * 0.25 + ASG * 0.25 + FIN * 0.50
5 RST RESIT
6 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MTE * 0.25 + ASG * 0.25 + RST * 0.50


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

The midterm exam is 25% effective. Homework and its presentation are 25% effective. The final exam is 25% effective and the research article developed during the semester is also 25% effective. The sum of both forms the Final grade.

Assessment Criteria

Midterm 25% (LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5)
Homework / Presentation 25% (LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5, LO6)
FINAL Project 50% (LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5, LO6)

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

-

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

kutlug.savasir@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

-

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 11 2 22
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 11 4 44
Preparing assignments 1 24 24
Preparing presentations 1 5 5
Preparing assignments 1 12 12
Final Assignment 1 2 2
Homework Assignment and Presentations 3 2 6
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 115

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8PO.9PO.10
LO.11
LO.21
LO.31
LO.41
LO.511
LO.61

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