Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Structural Elements MMR105 Turkish Compulsory 1. Semester 1 + 2 2.0 3.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Application-studio work: Analysis, design and integration of each building element and its components according to pre-defined criteria and constraints.
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. Ercan ÖZGAN
Instructor(s) Prof. Dr. Ercan ÖZGAN (Güz)
Goals Design and integration of building elements. Design of building element systems within the frame work of constructional design requirements. Integration of building element systems in line with the holistic approach (roof/exterior wall, exterior wall/window-door, exterior wall/floor, floor/stair, exterior wall/partion, floor/partion etc.).
Course Content Analysis, design and integration of building elements. External wall systems (walls in contact with atmosphere and ground), window and door systems, floor systems (ground, intermediate and exposed-soffit floors, suspended ceilings, raised floors), vertical circulation systems (ramps and stairs), roof systems (flat and sloping roofs), partition systems (fixed and moveable partitions). Design of building element systems within the frame work of constructional design requirements, criteria and resources. Integration of building element systems in line with the holistic approach.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 To gain knowledge about Structural definitions, concepts, classification of buildings
2 To gain knowledge about the details of construction materials such as foundations, walls, floors, stairs and so on.
3 To gain abilities to compose the components of different types of structure from rough to fine construction levels
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Definitions, soil types, soil examination methods, the application of a building to the soil, the classification of foundations, shallow foundations.
2. Week Deep foundations + application
3. Week Isolations of foundations, drainage + application
4. Week Walls: definition, classification, stone and soil (brick and cob) walls
5. Week Timber, concrete, glass, plaster, plastic, metal and composite walls
6. Week Duvar sınıflamasına ilişkin örnekler + uygulama, duvar boşlukları, kemerler, tonozlar, kubbeler, Döşemeler: tanım, sınıflama, toprak döşemeler
7. Week 1.Ara sınav
8. Week Concrete floors, gas concrete, timber, steel and composite floors + application
9. Week Samples about classification of floors, floor coverings + application, Stairs: definition, classification
10. Week stair construction systems: cantilever stairs, girder stairs + application
11. Week Trip to the TurkeyBuild Fair, Stair construction systems: concrete stairs + application
12. Week Stair coverings, guard rails and banister rail + application, Escalators, ramps and elevators, turning the steps of stairs + application
13. Week Application
14. Week Seminar
15. Week Final
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Obtain Basic Architecture knowledge
2 Collecting information in scientific and technological aspect for socially and environmentally friendly and sustainable designs.
3 To be able to do scientific research in architecture field, critical thinking
4 To be able to work with partners in professional applications
5 Recognizing needs within the context of physical environment and human behaviors and cultural differences
6 To show activity in research teams require interdisciplinary interaction
6 To show activity in research teams require interdisciplinary interaction
7 To follow current technologies in the context of developing professional practice
8 To use graphic techniques and fluent English for literature review, project presentation and writing article.
9 To think independently and critically in professional field
10 Producing original and creative solutions for architectural problems by using modern technology
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3
PY1 4 4 4
PY2 4 4 4
PY3 3 3 3
PY4 4 4 4
PY5 3 3 3
PY6 4 4 4
PY7 3 3 3
PY8 3 3 3
PY9 3 3 3
PY10 5 5 5
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Rich, P., Dean, Y., Principles of Element Design, Architectural Press, 1999.
  • 2018 Deprem Yönetmeliği
  • TS 500
  • Yapı Elemanları Ders Notları, T. C. OsmanGazi Üniversitesi Teknoloji Eğt. Uyg. Araş. Yayın No:TA 97-002 Prof. Dr. İlker Özdemir
  • Betonarme Yapıların Hesap ve Tasarımı, Adem Doğangün, Uludağ Üniversitesi, İnşaat Müh. Bölümü 2014.
  • Yapı Teknolojileri 1-2, Gazi Üniversitesi, Seçkin Yayınevi, Prof. Dr. Metin ARSLAN
Evaluation Method
Güz Dönemi
Responsible Personnel Grup Evaluation Method Percentage
Prof. Dr. Ercan ÖZGAN Vize 40.00
Prof. Dr. Ercan ÖZGAN Final 60.00
Toplam 100.00
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 3 42
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 5 5
Homework 1 2 1 2
Final 1 5 5
Practice 5 4.5 22.5
Total Workload 76.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 3.0