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General introduction and objectives of the course. Concepts related to the structural composition of buildings.
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Building systems: Frame and masonry structural systems.
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Submission of the application shared in the first week. Procurement of necessary equipment for the construction of the structural system model.
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Building elements: Foundations, walls, structural elements, floors, roofs.
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Review of relevant sources and course notes.
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Foundations: Soil types, soil investigation methods, foundation layout, classification of foundations.
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Review of relevant sources and course notes.
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Insulation and drainage applications in foundations.
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Review of relevant sources and course notes.
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Walls: Classification of walls based on materials. Load-bearing and partition walls. Formation of openings and lintels in walls.
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Review of relevant sources and course notes.
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Structural load-bearing elements. Vertical and horizontal load-bearing components in skeletal structural systems. Column-beam-slab connections.
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Review of relevant sources and course notes.
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8 |
Midterm exam.
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Floors: Types of floors based on materials. Ground-supported floors, intermediate floors.
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Review of relevant sources and course notes.
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Stairs: Vertical circulation. Calculation of stair tread width and riser height.
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Procurement of necessary equipment for the construction of the stair model. Review of relevant sources and course notes.
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Types of stair supports. Railing and handrail applications.
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Review of relevant sources and course notes.
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Roofs: Formal diversity. Determination and adjustment of roof slope. Insulation and ventilation in roofs.
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Review of relevant sources and course notes.
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13 |
Joinery: Design principles of doors and windows.
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Review of relevant sources and course notes.
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14 |
Claddings: Floor, wall, and ceiling coverings.
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Review of relevant sources and course notes.
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15 |
General revision.
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