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| Unit | CEYHAN VOCATIONAL SCHOOL |
| Code | INT231 |
| Name | Earthquake Resistant Structures |
| Term | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
| Semester | 3. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Ön Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | FE Field Education Courses E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Öğr. Gör. MUHAMMET DİNGİL |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The primary intent centers on getting construction technician candidates to understand the earthquake phenomenon alongside the nature of seismic loads acting on buildings. We want them competent in the actual construction phases of earthquake-resistant structures, guided strictly by TEC-2018 framework. Students need to interpret soil behavior well before any physical construction begins. They must also learn to set up reinforcement arrangements on-site that comply with earthquake codes, spot structural irregularities directly from project blueprints, and conduct field inspections to minimize manufacturing flaws at the associate degree level.
Course Content
Fundamentals of earthquake engineering mixed with the seismicity of Türkiye. Core principles of TEC-2018 and navigating seismic hazard maps. Structural dynamics coupled with the concept of ductility. Soil dynamics and understanding the liquefaction mechanism. Reinforcement rules dictating earthquake safety in reinforced concrete load-bearing elements, specifically targeting columns, beams, shear walls, and foundations. Seismic isolation technologies. Pinpointing structural irregularities alongside common manufacturing mistakes encountered in the field. Damage assessment methods supported by real-world site case studies.
Course Precondition
No prerequisites
Resources
Lecture Notes
Notes
Turkish Building Earthquake Regulations (TBDY-2018). Design and Construction Rules of Reinforced Concrete Structures (TS500).
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Grasps the seismicity and seismic risks inherent to Türkiye, querying and reporting site-specific earthquake parameters using AFAD interactive maps. |
| LO02 | Defines the extreme importance of a structure's ductility capacity during an earthquake and how soil conditions like liquefaction impact building safety at a practical field level. |
| LO03 | Reads reinforcement details critical for the seismic safety of load-bearing elements (columns, shear walls, beams, foundations) directly from blueprints and checks their code compliance. |
| LO04 | Identifies structural irregularities along with critical manufacturing defects that compromise earthquake safety on-site, producing technical reports based on those findings. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Learns basic knowledge in the field of Mathematics, Science and Construction Technology on top of the qualifications gained in general or vocational secondary education. | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Learns the classification of buildings, the construction methods to be used according to this classification, the construction of the buildings in accordance with the projects and specifications, the information that will fulfill the duties expected from the construction technician in the execution of the works related to the construction technology. | 4 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Learns the main materials used in the construction of buildings, properties of materials, classification of floors. | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Learns the project, specifications, insurance, tax and health institutions legislation, tender processes for construction works and the main components of contracts, covering their own field. | |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Interprets architectural and static projects, specifications, contracts, study reports for floors. | 5 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Learns the bureaucratic procedures with official institutions related to construction works. | |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Develops solution proposals by identifying general problems encountered in building construction or ground works by using theoretical knowledge and skills. | 3 |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Interprets the data obtained from the construction works at the construction site and presents a report to the superiors about the developments. | 4 |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Arranges progress payment by making the quantity and discovery (cost) procedures related to the building. | |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Makes drawings of architectural and static (reinforced concrete projects) prepared by the relevant technical staff. | 3 |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the designs, applications or thoughts related to construction technology, and the solutions clearly, if any, to his colleagues, superiors, and the people and groups they serve. | |
| PLO12 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Evaluates the topographic structure of the construction site and uses measuring instruments to detect this structure. | |
| PLO13 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Works independently by using the knowledge and skills she has gained and supervises the personnel. | |
| PLO14 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the projects, applications and studies related to construction technology to the related people clearly and effectively and work as a team accordingly. | |
| PLO15 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Critically looks at her/his knowledge of construction technology-related issues. | |
| PLO16 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Always identify situations that require learning by exchanging information, and thus gains the awareness of continuous learning. | |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | In addition to having basic computer skills, he/she uses office and database programs. | |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Follows the information in the field and communicates with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the A2 General Level of the European Language Portfolio. | |
| PLO19 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Gains communication skills that will establish relations with the public as well as the personnel he/she works with. | |
| PLO20 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | In addition to having occupational health and safety, quality assurance and standard, environmental protection knowledge and ethical values related to her profession, she/he also gains the awareness of observing social, scientific and moral values. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Earthquake Engineering and the Seismicity of Türkiye | Studying the subject matter through lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Problem Çözme |
| 2 | Principles of the Turkish Earthquake Building Code 2018 | Studying the subject matter through lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Problem Çözme |
| 3 | The Concept of the Turkish Seismic Hazard Map | Studying the subject matter through lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Problem Çözme |
| 4 | Fundamentals of Structural Dynamics | Studying the subject matter through lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Problem Çözme |
| 5 | The Concept of Ductility in Structures | Studying the subject matter through lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Problem Çözme |
| 6 | Fundamentals of Soil Dynamics | Studying the subject matter through lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Problem Çözme |
| 7 | The Concept of Liquefaction in Soils | Studying the subject matter through lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Problem Çözme |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 9 | Columns and Beams: Reinforcement Layout Rules | Studying the subject matter through lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Problem Çözme |
| 10 | Reinforced Concrete Shear Walls: Reinforcement Layout Rules | Studying the subject matter through lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Problem Çözme |
| 11 | Slabs and Foundations: Reinforcement Layout Rules | Studying the subject matter through lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Problem Çözme |
| 12 | Seismic Isolation and Energy Dissipating Systems | Studying the subject matter through lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Problem Çözme |
| 13 | Structural Irregularities and Manufacturing Defects | Studying the subject matter through lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Problem Çözme |
| 14 | Post-Earthquake Structural Damage | Studying the subject matter through lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Problem Çözme |
| 15 | Field Inspection Rules and Case Studies | Studying the subject matter through lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Problem Çözme |
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 17 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 86 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,44 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||