COURSE UNIT TITLE

: CONSTRUCTION STYLE OF MEGA STRUCTURES

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
MIM 3635 CONSTRUCTION STYLE OF MEGA STRUCTURES ELECTIVE 2 0 0 3

Offered By

Architecture

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASISTANT PROFESSOR KUTLUĞ SAVAŞIR

Offered to

Architecture

Course Objective

This course aims to both emphasize how impressive the products, obtained by making use of contemporary construction systems to the limits would be, and to relate problems encountered in the construction site -as well as create practical solutions- by example, so that students would develop their ability to create details.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   To list the old and new seven wonders of the World and where they are as examples to ancient mega-structures.
2   To list the architects, countries they are in, year of construction and structure of megastructures.
3   To identify why the studied structures and buildings are mega.
4   To distinguish the problems encountered during the construction of mega structures.
5   To recall the practical methods that were developed to solve the problems encountered during the construction of mega structures (from foundation to roof construction).
6   To question and discuss the studied megastructures.
7   To study and present a mega structure the student selects.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Introduction 1.1. Aims, scope and method of the course 1.2. Ancient megastructures, the old and the newly elected "Seven Wonders of the world" 1.3. Discussion and quiz
2 2.1. Discussion on the previous week s topic 2.2. Study of seven skyscrapers that were influential in the development of skyscrapers (Equitable Life Building-Fuller Flatiron-United Nations HQ, World Trade Centre- Sears Tower- Taipei 101-Burj Dubai) 2.3. Discussion and quiz
3 3.1. Discussion on the previous week s topic 3.2. Concept of Sustainability 3.3. Study of energy efficient (sustainable) skyscraper examples 3.4. Discussion and quiz
4 4.1. Discussion on the previous week s topic 4.2. Examination of the problems encountered during the construction of the world's tallest twin towers 4.3. Discussion and quiz
5 5.1. Discussion on the previous week s topic 5.2. Examination of the problems encountered during the construction of the world's most luxurious and highest hotel 5.3. Discussion and quiz
6 Mid-term Exam
7 7.1. Study of six dome designs within the development of domes (Pantheon-Florence Cathedral-West Baden Hotel-Astrodome-Georgia Dome-Oita Stadium) 7.2. Discussion and quiz
8 8.1. Discussion on the previous week's topic 8.2. Study of seven airport designs in terms of various criteria within the development of airport buildings (London Croydon-London Gatwick-Chicago O hare-Dallas Love Field-Atlanta International-Los Angeles International-London Heathrow) 8.3. Discussion and quiz
9 9.1. Discussion on the previous week's topic 9.2. Study of an example mega stadium 9.3. Discussion and quiz
10 10.1. Discussion on the previous week's topic 10.2. Study of the development suspension bridges and examination of the world s longest suspension bridges 10.3. Discussion and quiz
11 11.1. Discussion on the previous week's topic 11.2. Single stay cable systems 11.3. Examination of the construction of the worrld s longest cable car 11.4. Discussion and quiz
12 Homework Assignment and Presentations
13 General revision
14 General revision

Recomended or Required Reading

Main Sources:
Big, Bigger, Biggest Documentaries, National Geographic Channel.
Construction Zone Documentaries, National Geographic Channel.
Extreme Engineering Documentaries, Discovery World Channel.
Kings of Construction Documentaries, Discovery Science Channel.
Mega Structures Documentaries, National Geographic Channel.

Supplementary Books:
Bos, S., (2008), Super Structures, Inside The World's Most Spektacular Buildings, DK Publishing.
Culley, P.; Pascoe, J., (2009), Sports Facilities and Technologies, Routledge Publishing.
Grawe, C.; Schmal, P.C., (2006), High Society, Jovis Press.
Höwelwe, E., (2003), Skyscrapers, Universe Publishing.
John, G.; Sheard, R.; Vichery, B., (2007), Stadia: A Design and Development Guide, 4th Edition, Architectural Press.
Kerns, A., (2010), Seven Wonders of Architecture, Twenty-First Century Books, Minneapolis.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

The course will be taught in lecture with documentaries, individual research and study format.

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MTE MIDTERM EXAM
2 ASG ASSIGNMENT
3 MTEG MIDTERM GRADE MTE * 0.50 + ASG * 0.50
4 FINS FINAL EXAM
5 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE MTEG * 0.50 + FINS * 0.50
6 RST RESIT
7 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MTEG * 0.50 + RST * 0.50

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

BONUS: There will be a ten minute written quiz at the end of each lesson, regarding the topics of that lesson. The marks from these quizzes will be added to the mid-term and final exam scores.

Assessment Criteria

Mid-term Exam % 25 (LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5, LO6)
Homework Assignments/Presentation % 25 (LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5, LO6, LO7)
Final Exam % 50 (LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5, LO6)

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

No more than 18 students per semester.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

kutlug.savasir@deu.edu.tr
0.232.301.8389

Office Hours

Monday during 5th and 6th lessons

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 12 2 24
Preparation for midterm exam 1 3 3
Preparation for final exam 1 5 5
Preparing assignments 1 24 24
Preparing presentations 1 3 3
Preparation for quiz etc. 10 0,5 5
Midterm 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
Homework Assignment and Presentations 1 2 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 68

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8PO.9PO.10PO.11PO.12PO.13PO.14PO.15PO.16PO.17
LO.15
LO.25
LO.35555
LO.4555
LO.5555
LO.65
LO.75

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