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Program of Architecture (English 30%)

MİM483

EARTHQUAKE SAFETY AND DESIGN IN BUILDINGS

Course Code
MİM483
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
4
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Evaluates the physical, social, and economic impacts of earthquakes and discusses the professional and ethical responsibilities of architects within this context.
  2. Explains the behavior of structures under seismic effects and analyzes this behavior within the framework of fundamental principles of structural systems.
  3. Examines structural damages and defects occurring after earthquakes and establishes cause-effect relationships through case-based analysis.
  4. Explains the fundamental principles and concepts of earthquake-resistant building design; evaluates the relationship between the design of the load-bearing system and non-load-bearing elements and earthquake safety in line with architectural design decisions.
  5. In accordance with the relevant earthquake regulations, it evaluates the earthquake safety of a structure based on the soil-structure relationship and the characteristics of the load-bearing system.
  6. Explains innovative applications and structural strengthening techniques within the context of seismic safety.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionThis course aims to enable students to understand the physical, social, and economic impacts of earthquakes as well as the behavior of structures under seismic effects. The fundamental principles and approaches of earthquake-resistant design are introduced, and the relationships between architectural design decisions, the design of structural and non-structural elements, and seismic safety are evaluated. Additionally, the course aims to develop students? ability to assess the seismic safety of buildings in accordance with relevant regulations, understand professional and ethical responsibilities.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction, course overview and structure, and information on requirements
2nd Week Fundamental Concepts (definition and formation of earthquakes, etc.); physical, social, and economic impacts of earthquakes; the role of the architect in this context; Homework 1 announced
3rd Week Seismicity of Turkey and earthquake zones; Homework 1 submission and student presentations
4th Week Earthquake-Soil-Structure Interaction
5th Week Structural Damage and Deficiencies After Earthquakes; Homework 2 announced
6th Week Seismic Design Approaches (within the framework of regulations)
7th Week Homework 2 submission and student presentations
8th Week Design of lateral load-resisting systems
9th Week Design of vertical structural systems
10th Week Building Form, Structural Irregularities and Earthquake Performance
11th Week Midterm Exam
12th Week Non-Structural Elements: Walls, Facades, Suspended Ceilings (Damage Causes and Effects)
13th Week Seismic Safety According to Building Types (schools, hospitals, etc.)
14th Week Innovative Design and Technologies: Evaluation in the Context of Seismic Safety
15th Week Strengthening Techniques and Overall Course Evaluation
Recommended or Required Reading- AFAD (2023) 06.02.2023 Kahramanmaraş (Pazarcık ve Elbistan) depremleri saha çalışmaları ön değerlendirme raporu, T.C. İçişleri Bakanlığı, Afet ve Acil Durum Yönetimi Başkanlığı, Erişim adresi: https://deprem.afad.gov.tr/assets/pdf/Arazi_Onrapor_28022023_surum1_revize.pdf.
- Özdemir, I., Karataş, N., (2024) Deprem Anında Yapıların Hasar Almasına Etki Eden Mimari Ölçekli Faktörler ve Yunuskent Sitesi Örneklemi, Türk Deprem Araştırma Dergisi, 6(1), 1 ? 29.
- Akıncıtürk N., 2003. Yapı tasarımında mimarın deprem bilinci, Uludağ Üniversitesi Mühendislik-Mimarlık Fakültesi Dergisi, 8(3), 189-201.
- Bayülke, N., (1998) ?Depreme Dayanıklı Betonarme ve Yığma Yapı Tasarımı? İzmir -Celep, Z., Kumbasar, N., (1993) ?Deprem Mühendisliğine Giriş ve Depreme Dayanıklı Yapı Tasarımı? İstanbul
- Çamlıbel, N., (1994) ?Depreme Dayanıklı Yapıların Tasarım İlkeleri? İstanbul -Dowrick, J.D., (1987) ?Earthquake Resistant Design? Second Edition, By John Wiley & Sons Ltd.,
- Ersoy, U., ?Binaların Deprem Dayanımında Mimarinin Önemi?, Yapı 125, 58
- Kıvırcık, H., (2002), Depreme Duyarlı Tasarlama Süreçlerinde Mimarın Rolü, Mimarlık, 308, 58
- Lagorio, J., H., (1989) ?Earthquakes?, John Wiley & Sons Ltd, -Tezcan, S., (1998) ?Depreme Dayanıklı Tasarım İçin Bir Mimarın Seyir Defteri? İstanbul,
- Reports prepared and digitally published by universities after the February 6, 2023 earthquakes
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Case Study
  • Problem Solving
  • Report Preparation
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 2 25
Attendance 1 5
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 2 28
Preparation for Final exam 1 12 12
Course hours 15 2 30
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 10 10
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 2 10 20
Presentation (including preperation) 2 8 16
Total Work Load120
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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