ECTS - Design and Construction of Tall Building Systems

Design and Construction of Tall Building Systems (CE456) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Design and Construction of Tall Building Systems CE456 Area Elective 3 0 0 3 6
Pre-requisite Course(s)
CE321
Course Language English
Course Type Elective Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Question and Answer, Observation Case Study, Problem Solving.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gökhan TUNÇ
Course Assistants
Course Objectives To familiarize the students with the fundamental behavior and design of tall buildings in comparison with that of low-rise buildings, with emphasis on structural load resisting systems and material systems.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • The student can differentiate between different structural systems for buildings and associated height limits
  • The student can calculate the design loads for all buildings
  • The student can differentiate between different floor systems and their suitability for use in tall buildings
  • The student can perform structural modeling and analysis of tall buildings
  • The student can identify different foundation systems and their suitability for tall buildings
Course Content Overview of design philosophy and selection of the structural systems for tall buildings; criteria and loadings; structural modeling and analysis; structural and foundation design; fire safety engineering; construction planning and management of tall building projects.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Introduction to tall building structural systems Taranath Ch. 1
2 Gravity load resisting systems: Concrete Buildings Taranath Ch. 8
3 Gravity load resisting systems: Steel and composite buildings Taranath Ch. 7, 9
4 Lateral load resisting systems: Concrete buildings Taranath Ch. 5
5 Lateral load resisting systems: Steel and composite buildings Taranath Ch. 4, 6
6 Design Loads for tall buildings Taranath Ch. 2, 3
7 Structural modeling and analysis of tall buildings Taranath Ch. 10
8 High performance materials for tall buildings Lecture notes
9 Design of structural members: Concrete buildings Taranath Ch. 11
10 Design of structural members: Steel and composite buildings Taranath Ch. 11
11 Foundation systems, analysis and design Taranath Ch. 12.7, Lecture notes
12 Fire safety and security of tall buildings Lecture notes
13 Construction and project management of tall buildings Chew, Ch. 1
14 Project presentations
15 Project presentations
16 Final Exam Period

Sources

Course Book 1. Taranath, B.S., Steel, Concrete, & Composite Design of Tall Buildings, 2nd Ed, Mc Graw Hill
Other Sources 2. Chew Yit Lin, M., Construction Technology for Tall Buildings, 2nd Ed., Singapore University Press and World Scientific

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments 4 60
Presentation - -
Project 1 40
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury - -
Final Exam/Final Jury - -
Toplam 5 100
Percentage of Semester Work 100
Percentage of Final Work 0
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Engineering Knowledge: Knowledge of mathematics, science, fundamental engineering, computational sciences, and related engineering disciplines; the ability to apply this knowledge to solve complex engineering problems. X
2 Problem Analysis: The ability to identify, formulate, and analyze complex engineering problems using fundamental scientific, mathematical, and engineering knowledge, considering the relevant UN Sustainable Development Goals.
3 Engineering Design: The ability to design creative solutions to complex engineering problems; the ability to design complex systems, processes, devices, or products to meet current and future requirements, considering realistic constraints and conditions. X
4 Techniques and Tool Usage: The ability to select and use appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and computing tools, including estimation and modeling, for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while being aware of their limitations. X
5 Research and Investigation: The ability to use research methods, including literature review, designing experiments, conducting experiments, collecting data, analyzing and interpreting results, to investigate complex engineering problems.
6 Global Impact of Engineering Applications: Information about the impacts of engineering applications on society, health and safety, the economy, sustainability and the environment within the framework of the UN Sustainable Development Goals; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. X
7 Engineering Ethics: Knowledge of ethical responsibility and adherence to engineering professional principles; awareness of impartiality, lack of discrimination, and inclusivity.
8 Individual and Teamwork: The ability to work effectively individually and as a team member or leader in interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, on-line, or hybrid). X
9 Oral and Written Communication: The ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing on technical topics, considering the diverse differences of the target audience (education, language, profession, etc.).
10 Project Management: Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation.
11 Lifelong Learning: The ability to learn independently and continuously, adapt to new and emerging technologies, and think critically about technological change.

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 14 3 42
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project 1 20 20
Report
Homework Assignments 4 10 40
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury
Total Workload 150