Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences · Architecture · Undergraduate
Course Objective
Determination of material selection principles in architectural practice.
Course Content
Material selection criteria, functional materials, material types of building elements
Required Resources
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Recommended Resources
Yapı Elemanı Tasarımında Malzeme, Toydemir Gürdal Tanaçan, Literatür Yayıncılık
Adım Adım Yapı Malzemeleri, Hegger Manfred
Eriç, M., Yapı Fiziği ve Malzeme, İstanbul, Literatür, 1994.
Balanlı, A., Yapıda Ürün Seçimi, İstanbul, YÜMFED Yayını, No: 4, 1997.
Explanations
- Midterm Examination: The date, time, and venue of the midterm examination will be announced by the Dean’s Office.
- Practical Exercises: Practical exercises will be carried out in accordance with the topics covered during the course. Submission deadlines for each exercise will be announced separately.
- Quizzes: Quizzes will be announced one week in advance, and the announcement will specify the course content to be covered.
- Final Submission: The final submission will consist of six practical applications completed throughout the semester. These applications must be integrated into the student's architectural design project developed within the concurrent Architectural Design Studio. For each application topic, students are required to prepare one A3 or B2 presentation board that explains both the theoretical framework of the application and its implementation within the architectural project. Final submissions must be submitted both digitally and in printed format.
- Final Assessment Policy: As the final assessment is based on a comprehensive project submission rather than a written examination, there is no make-up (resit) examination for this course.
Rules
Attendance: According to the University Regulations, students who fail to attend at least 70% of the total course hours will receive a grade of DZ (Absent) and will automatically fail the course.
Late Arrival: Students are expected not only to attend class but also to arrive on time. Please note that three late arrivals are considered equivalent to one full absence. A late arrival is defined as entering the classroom after attendance has been taken by the instructor and more than 10 minutes after the scheduled start of the class.
Seeking Assistance: Students are encouraged to ask questions during class or office hours and to seek assistance whenever necessary. Obtaining timely support is an important part of the learning process and is strongly recommended.
Academic Integrity: All coursework submitted for assessment must represent your own original work and effort. Acts of academic misconduct, including plagiarism and cheating, are subject to the University's Academic Integrity and Disciplinary Regulations and may result in disciplinary action and the corresponding sanctions.
Assessment Policy: The assessment methods and grading criteria specified in this syllabus are final. No additional assignments, examinations, or make-up assessments will be offered for the purpose of improving course grades.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Kaba ve ince yapı malzemelerinin detayları hakkında bilgi sahibi olur
- Malzemelerin tarihsel süreç içindeki gelişmesini araştırır
- Yapı malzemelerinin; üretiminden kullanımına kadar olan süreçteki ayrıntıları öğrenir
- Fiziksel çevre verilerini dikkate alarak yapı malzemeleri seçiminde alınacak kararların farkına varır
Core Area Distribution
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 15 | 2 | 30 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Midterm | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 6 | 6 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Explanation of the Course Objectives; The Relationship between Buildings and Materials | Previous Course Notes and References |
| 2 | Project-Based Material Selection Methods | Previous Course Notes and References |
| 3 | Functional Materials: Thermal Properties and Heat Transfer Calculations | Previous Course Notes and References |
| 4 | Types and Properties of Thermal Insulation Materials | Previous Course Notes and References |
| 5 | Materials Used for Waterproofing and Vapor Insulation; Vapor Condensation Calculations | Previous Course Notes and References |
| 6 | Acoustic Problems and Sound Insulation Materials | Previous Course Notes and References |
| 7 | Fire-Related Materials; Types of Fire-Resistant and Fire-Retardant Materials | Previous Course Notes and References |
| 8 | Ara Sınav | Ara Sınav |
| 9 | Wall Composition: Principles and Unplastered Exterior Walls | Previous Course Notes and References |
| 10 | Options and Materials for Walls with Plastered Exterior Surfaces and Unplastered Surfaces on Both Sides | Previous Course Notes and References |
| 11 | Types of Floor Slabs; Analysis of Floor Build-Up Layers; Underlayments | Previous Course Notes and References |
| 12 | Underlayments and Their Functions; Floor Covering Materials | Previous Course Notes and References |
| 13 | Floor Coverings; Roof Coverings and Supporting Structures | Previous Course Notes and References |
| 14 | Flat Roofs and Their Materials | Previous Course Notes and References |
| 15 | Course Review | Previous Course Notes and References |
| 16 | Final Sınavı | Final Sınavı |


