MIM 517 - Design of Earthquake Resistant Structures

Graduate Education Institute · Architecture · Master

ECTS: 7.5 T+P+L: 3+0+0 Departmental Elective
Coordinator: Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Muhammed Emin AKYÜREK

Course Objective

It is aimed to introduce architectural students to earthquakes in an earthquake region, to be able to cooperate with construction engineer at the beginning of design and to gain the ability to develop common language for this purpose. For this purpose, the organization of structural systems according to the lessons to be learned from past earthquakes and current regulations, and the support and forming of contemporary structural systems according to the rules of nature are discussed.

Course Content

This course examines the principles of structural systems in architecture through case studies, developing the design of earthquake-resistant structural systems compatible with the architectural project.

Required Resources

The course has no compulsory resources.

Recommended Resources

  1. Türkçü, Ç. (2017). Çağdaş Taşıyıcı Sistemler. İstanbul: Birsen Yayınevi.
  2. Ching, F.D.K.; Onouye, B.S. ve Zuberbuhler, D. (2009). Mimarlıkta Taşıyıcı Sistemler: Şemalar, Sistemler ve Tasarım (N. Güçmen, Çev.). İstanbul: Yem Yayın. Engel, H. (1997). Structure Systems. Germany: Hatje Cantz.
  3. Engel, H. (1997). Structure Systems. Germany: Hatje Cantz.
  4. Pedreschi, R. (2008). Form, Force and Structure: A Brief History. Architectural Design, 78(2), 12-19.
  5. Heyman, J. (1997). The Stone Skeleton: Structural Engineering of Masonry Architecture. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
  6. Moussavi, F. (2011). Biçimin İşlevi (P. Derviş, Çev.) İstanbul: Yem Yayın.
  7. Melaragno, M. (1991). An Introduction to Shell Structures: The Art and Science of Vaulting. New York, Van Nostrand Reinhold.
  8. Aka, İ., Keskinel, F. ve Arda, T.S. (1981). Betonarme Katlanmış Plaklar. İstanbul: Birsen Kitabevi Yayınları.
  9. Karataş, H. (1979). Asma Sistemler. İstanbul: İstanbul Teknik Üniversitesi Mimarlık Fakültesi.
  10. Duman, N. (1964). Tutkallı Ahşap Yapılar. İstanbul: Yenilik Basımevi.
  11. Chilton, J. & Tang, G. (2017). Timber Gridshells: Architecture, Structure and Craft. New York: Routledge.
  12. Billington, D.P. (1983). The Tower and Bridge: The New Art of Structural Engineering. Princeton: Princeton University Press.
  13. Salvadori, M. (1980). Why Buildings Stand Up: The Strenght of Architecture. New York: W. W. Norton & Company.
  14. Mainstone, R. J. (2001). Developments in Structural Form. Oxford: Architectural Press.
  15. Allen, E., Zalewski, W. (2010). Form and Forces, John Wiley and Sons.

Course Learning Outcomes

  1. Evaluating the Behavior of Existing Buildings in the Affect of Earthquakes, Taking Strengthening Decisions.
  2. Understand the requirements to be taken into consideration in the architectural project design in terms of earthquakes and the requirements of the current earthquake regulations.
  3. To be able to develop post-earthquake damage assessment and repair and strengthening methods in buildings.

Core Area Distribution

(52) Engineering and Engineering Trades%40 (58) Architecture and Building%60

Teaching Methods

ExpressionDiscussionExercise and PracticeCase StudySelf study

Assessment & Evaluation

HomeworkPerformance Assignment ( Lab / Workshop / Field Work / Seminar / Presentation / Completion Study / Thesis

ECTS / Workload

ActivityQuantityDuration (h)Total Workload
Course Duration (Including Exam Week)16348
Out of Class Study Period16116
Midterm122
Quiz000
Assignment248
Practice000
Final122

Course Schedule

WeekSubjectPreparation
1Meeting, introduction, dialog: Introducing the course's aim, content, and flow. Discussion about the interests and research topic.-
2General terms and classifications. Development of structural systems from past to present.Discussing and determining the research topics, questions, and methodology.
3Materials and loads; effects on structural behavior. Ground types and their seismic relationship.Discussing and determining the research topics, questions, and methodology.
4Geometry-form relationship in structural system design. Design of structures according to chain curve theory.Discussing and determining the research topics, questions, and methodology.
5Earthquake damages in masonry structures; masonry rules and designing according to TBDY (2018).To discuss and exchange information and ideas about research topics.
6Design timber framed structures according to earthquake (TBDY) and timber building (TABY) codes.To discuss and exchange information and ideas about research topics.
7Timber volumetric structures; design of glued timber and grid shells according to support conditions.To discuss and exchange information and ideas about research topics.
8Midterm exam weekReport submission: Submission of the research report of an extraordinary building with a structural system problem.
9Design and supporting principles of grid shells according to chain curve theory.To discuss and exchange information and ideas about research topics.
10Horizontal and vertical structural system irregularities in reinforced concrete buildings (TBDY). Examples from buildings after earthquakes (Gölcük, Pazarcık, etc.).To discuss and exchange information and ideas about research topics.
11Design and preliminary dimensioning of reinforced concrete frame buildings according to earthquake code (TBDY).To discuss and exchange information and ideas about research topics.
12Reinforced concrete and wood folded plate structures; forms, supports, and pre-dimensioning.To discuss and exchange information and ideas about research topics.
13Design of reinforced concrete thin shell structures according to form and support type.Proofreading and improving essays.
14Design principles and methods of light and heavy framed steel structures; profiles, frames, joints, and protection against fire and water.Proofreading and improving essays.
15Space trusses, suspended-cable structures, pneumatic structures, and other innovative structures.Proofreading and improving essays.
16Final exam weekFinal Submission of essays for individual research.