Reinforced concrete and steel are major building materials. This course presents the introductory theory and behavior of reinforced concrete and steel. Basic knowledge about the preliminary design of beams will be gained. Reinforced concrete slab systems are introduced. Advanced structural materials such as pre-stressed and post-tensioned concrete are discussed. General principles of large-span and high-rise buildings are investigated. By the help of the course, the student will have knowledge about the preliminary design of reinforced concrete and steel members.

Architects are expected to have knowledge of structural design concepts. This course presents the analysis and design concepts of basic structural systems. Fundamental principles of trusses, beams, frames, arches and cables are investigated. Approximate analysis methods of indeterminate beams are introduced. Loads on structures and structural behavior due to loading effects are presented. Basic structural elements and corresponding building code requirements are studied. Principles to structural safety via architectural design are introduced.

Definition, emergence and historical background of tall buildings. Planning and design considerations. Lateral loads; wind and earthquake effects. Steel, reinforced concrete and composite tall buildings. Structural systems used in architectural design of tall buildings; shear trussed frame and shear walled frame systems, mega column (mega frame, space truss) and mega core systems, outriggered frame systems, tube (framed-tube, trussed-tube, bundled-tube) systems. Aerodynamic modifications against wind.

 

In building design process, architectural and structural designs should be handled together, since they are complementary concepts. Structural design requires both creativity and scientific knowledge, and starts with the architect. The aim of this course is to study the structural systems together with the architectural form for earthquake safe building design. Main subjects of this course are the risk and performance measures of structural systems, characteristics of Turkish residential buildings, and requirements for earthquake safe architectural design and disaster-resiliency.