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MIM 216 - Building Materials II

Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences · Architecture · Undergraduate

ECTS: 3 T+P+L: 2+0+0 Compulsory
Coordinator: Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Zeliha Büşra ERYİĞİT ŞENEL

Course Objective

Introduction to the Main Materials Used in Buildings; Their Types and Applications in Construction

Course Content

Understanding the General Properties of Building Materials

Required Resources

Yapı Elemanı Tasarımında Malzeme, Toydemir Gürdal Tanaçan, Literatür Yayıncılık

Adım Adım Yapı Malzemeleri, Hegger Manfred

Eriç, M., Yapı Fiziği ve Malzeme, İstanbul, Literatür, 1994.

Balanlı, A., Yapıda Ürün Seçimi, İstanbul, YÜMFED Yayını, No: 4, 1997.

Recommended Resources

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Explanations

  • Midterm Examination: The date, time, and venue of the midterm examination will be announced by the Dean’s Office.
  • Practical Exercises: Practical exercises will be carried out in accordance with the topics covered during the course. Submission deadlines for each exercise will be announced separately.
  • Quizzes: Quizzes will be announced one week in advance, and the announcement will specify the course content to be covered.
  • Final Submission: The final submission will consist of six practical applications completed throughout the semester. These applications must be integrated into the student's architectural design project developed within the concurrent Architectural Design Studio. For each application topic, students are required to prepare one A3 or B2 presentation board that explains both the theoretical framework of the application and its implementation within the architectural project. Final submissions must be submitted both digitally and in printed format.
  • Final Assessment Policy: As the final assessment is based on a comprehensive project submission rather than a written examination, there is no make-up (resit) examination for this course.

Rules

  1. Attendance: According to the University Regulations, students who fail to attend at least 70% of the total course hours will receive a grade of DZ (Absent) and will automatically fail the course.

    Late Arrival: Students are expected not only to attend class but also to arrive on time. Please note that three late arrivals are considered equivalent to one full absence. A late arrival is defined as entering the classroom after attendance has been taken by the instructor and more than 10 minutes after the scheduled start of the class.

    Seeking Assistance: Students are encouraged to ask questions during class or office hours and to seek assistance whenever necessary. Obtaining timely support is an important part of the learning process and is strongly recommended.

    Academic Integrity: All coursework submitted for assessment must represent your own original work and effort. Acts of academic misconduct, including plagiarism and cheating, are subject to the University's Academic Integrity and Disciplinary Regulations and may result in disciplinary action and the corresponding sanctions.

    Assessment Policy: The assessment methods and grading criteria specified in this syllabus are final. No additional assignments, examinations, or make-up assessments will be offered for the purpose of improving course grades.

Course Learning Outcomes

  1. Kaba ve ince yapı malzemelerinin detayları hakkında bilgi sahibi olur
  2. Malzemelerin tarihsel süreç içindeki gelişmesini araştırır
  3. Yapı malzemelerinin; üretiminden kullanımına kadar olan süreçteki ayrıntıları öğrenir
  4. Fiziksel çevre verilerini dikkate alarak yapı malzemeleri seçiminde alınacak kararların farkına varır.

Core Area Distribution

(58) Architecture and Building%100

Teaching Methods

ExpressionQuestion-AnswerGroup StudyCase Study

Assessment & Evaluation

HomeworkTesting (Essay / Tests: True-Falls, multiple-choice, short answer, matching)

ECTS / Workload

ActivityQuantityDuration (h)Total Workload
Course Duration (Including Exam Week)15230
Out of Class Study Period14228
Midterm122
Quiz000
Assignment11010
Practice000
Final144

Course Schedule

WeekSubjectPreparation
1Introduction to the Course; General Information on Building Materials and ProductsReading
2Fired Earth Materials (Adobe): Definition, Classification, Production, Properties, and Applications in BuildingsWorking
3Fired Earth Materials (Adobe): Definition, Classification, Production, Properties, and Applications in BuildingsWorking
4Glass: Definition, Classification, Production, Properties, and Applications in BuildingsWorking
5Glass: Definition, Classification, Production, Properties, and Applications in BuildingsWorking
6Wood: Structure of Wood; Classification; Properties; Factors Affecting and Damaging Wood; Drying and Preservation; Lumber Production; Wood-Based Panel Production; Engineered Wood Products; and Applications in BuildingsWorking
7Wood: Structure of Wood; Classification; Properties; Factors Affecting and Damaging Wood; Drying and Preservation; Lumber Production; Wood-Based Panel Production; Engineered Wood Products; and Applications in BuildingsWorking
8Ara SınavAra Sınav
9Metals: Iron, Steel, Aluminum, Copper, Zinc, Lead, Brass, Chromium, and Titanium; Their Properties and Applications in BuildingsWorking
10Metals: Iron, Steel, Aluminum, Copper, Zinc, Lead, Brass, Chromium, and Titanium; Their Properties and Applications in BuildingsWorking
11Technical Site Visit: Kilsan Brick FactoryReading
12Plastics: Definition, Classification, Types of Plastics, Properties, and Applications in BuildingsReading
13Plastics: Definition, Classification, Types of Plastics, Properties, and Applications in BuildingsReading
14Lightweight and Thermal Insulation Materials and Their Applications in BuildingsWorking
15Assignment PresentationWorking
16Final SınavıFinal Sınavı