ARCH332 STRUCTURAL DESIGN IN ARCHITECTURE II
| Course Code: | 1200332 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 4 (3.00 - 2.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 6.0 |
| Department: | Architecture |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assoc.Prof.Dr. BEKİR ÖZER AY |
| Offered Semester: | Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
This course provides,
- The general review of structures, namely; concepts of equilibrium and stability; structural analysis and behavior of trusses, beams, frames, arches, and cables
- Approximate method of analysis of indeterminate beams and frames
- Earthquake safe architectural design concept: structural behavior and building code requirements
Course Content
General review of structures: Concepts of equilibrium, stability and safety. Understanding of the main structural concepts. Behavior and analysis of beams, frames, and walls. Approximate method of analysis of indeterminate beams and frames. The set‐up of the suitable structural system in accordance with the architectural design. Loads on structures and structural response to various loading effects. Earthquake safe architectural design concept: structural behavior and building code requirements. Design example.
Course Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course the successful students are expected to:
- Analyze statically indeterminate beams and frames by an approximate shortcut method
- Integrate the structural theory into the architectural design practice
- Handle the structural design together with the architectural design
- Compute the approximate dimensions of structural elements in architectural design
- Develop the proper structural system for designing earthquake safe buildings
- Refer design and seismic codes for structural design and element sizing
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | Ability to establish connections between the discipline of architecture and its related areas of competence, with the cultural and social aspects of architectural production. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Gaining, evaluating and applying the technical, aesthetic and ethical dimensions of the knowledge and values of architecture with a scientific and critical approach. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Making analysis and synthesis of data by employing theories, methods and currents of thought that aid in the identification and solution of architectural design problems. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Developing creative and original ideas into the stages of theoretical design, projects, application and evaluation of architectural services and realizing them independently as well as in a team. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Being able to effectively use the traditional and digital communication technologies and visual expression tools. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Providing leadership to achieve synthesis through a productive coordination of the scientists and professionals of different disciplines taking part in the formation of the built environment. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Being open to lifelong education by internalizing world experiences related to architectural thought and applications and following new developments. | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Understanding the requirements of environmental, cultural and economic sustainability in both global and local scales and considering them in all professional activities. | ✔ | |||
| 9 | Defending the society's rights to shelter, within nature and city applying universal principles and resisting applications that are against professional ethics and laws while creating unique solutions and putting them into practice. | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution