Civil Engineering
Course Details

KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Mühendislik ve Doğa Bilimleri Fakültesi
Programme of Civil Engineering
Course Details
Mühendislik ve Doğa Bilimleri Fakültesi
Programme of Civil Engineering
Course Details

| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05381197 | Design Principles of Masonry Structures | 4 | Spring | 8 | 2+1+0 | 2 | 7 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | Lecture, project |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Asst. Prof. Ahmed Cavit ZİYA |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asst. Prof. Ahmed Cavit ZİYA | A-Z33 | [email protected] | 7316 |
Course Content
Introduction of masonry structures and materials, giving project data. Investigation of properties of brick and mortar to be used in masonry construction project. According to TBDY 2018 regulation, the building height of the masonry structure determination. Drawing the formwork plan, placing horizontal and vertical bond beams in accordance with TBDY 2018 regulations. Slab load analysis and slab calculations. Ladder calculation. Load on horizontal beams transposition. Load transfer to the ground floor walls. Shear stiffness center calculation. Earthquake calculation. Shear stress calculation. Under-wall foundation design. Static project drawings. Project delivery.
Objectives of the Course
Recognizing the masonry structure system and making all kinds of stacking skills to comply with regulations
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | X |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P3 | Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. | 5 |
| P4 | Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively. | 5 |
| P6 | Ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; individual study skills. | 5 |
| P7 | Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written Turkish; knowledge of at least one foreign language; writing active reports and writing reports, preparing design and production reports, making effective presentations, giving and receiving clear and understandable instructions. | 5 |
| P9 | To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; Information on the standards used in engineering applications. | 5 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | To be able to design a masonry structure with a group or individually under realistic constraints and using modern design methods. | P.3.51 | 1,7 |
| O2 | To be able to design a masonry structure with a group or individually under realistic constraints and using modern design methods. | P.4.27 | 1,7 |
| O3 | To be able to design a masonry structure with a group or individually under realistic constraints and using modern design methods. | P.6.12 | 1,7 |
| O4 | Prepares the project as a written report and presents it orally. | P.7.8 | 1,7 |
| O5 | To be able to design a masonry structure with a group or individually under realistic constraints and using modern design methods. | P.9.33 | 1,7 |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction of masonry structures and materials, giving project data. |
| 2 | Investigation of properties of brick and mortar to be used in masonry construction project. |
| 3 | Determination of the building height of the masonry structure according to the TBDY 2018 regulation. |
| 4 | Drawing the formwork plan, placing horizontal and vertical bond beams in accordance with TBDY 2018 regulations. |
| 5 | Slab load analysis and slab calculations. |
| 6 | Ladder calculation. |
| 7 | Load transfer to horizontal beams. |
| 8 | Load transfer to the ground floor walls. |
| 9 | Shear stiffness center calculation. |
| 10 | Earthquake calculation. |
| 11 | Shear stress calculation. |
| 12 | Under-wall foundation design. |
| 13 | Static project drawings. |
| 14 | Project delivery. |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Aydınoğlu M.N., Celep Z., Özer E., Sucuoğlu H., 2012; Regulation on Buildings to be Built in Earthquake Zones Explanations and Examples Book, Ministry of Environment and Urbanisation. |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Midterms | - | - |
| Final Exam | 1 | 60 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 8 | 112 |
| Midterms | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 216 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 7,20 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 7 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P3 | P4 | P6 | P7 | P9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | To be able to design a masonry structure with a group or individually under realistic constraints and using modern design methods. | 5 | - | - | - | - |
| O2 | To be able to design a masonry structure with a group or individually under realistic constraints and using modern design methods. | - | 5 | - | - | - |
| O3 | To be able to design a masonry structure with a group or individually under realistic constraints and using modern design methods. | - | - | 5 | - | - |
| O4 | Prepares the project as a written report and presents it orally. | - | - | - | 5 | - |
| O5 | To be able to design a masonry structure with a group or individually under realistic constraints and using modern design methods. | - | - | - | - | 5 |
