Information Package / Course Catalogue
Design of Agricultural Building Constructions
Course Code: ZTY507
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 6
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to inform about identification of agriculturalstructural elements dimensioning of structural elements, structural loads, and the discovery of quantities, tender and vesting arrangements

Course Content

Wood, steel, reinforced concrete, analysis and dimensioning of structural elements, isostatic and hyperstatic systems, snow, wind, soil etc. examination of the loads, building cost calculations.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Evaluate in detail the scientific point of view the basic information at the undergraduate level
2.To evaluate the loads acting on the structure based on standards
3.To solve the problems on sizing of structural elements
4.To inspect Turkish and foreign language sources on the course
5.To relate gained experience in different areas to the course
6.To interpret scientific articles on the course
7.To produce solutions to problems about course subjects
8.To use computer software about study area
9.To follow the current building technologies
10.To use information which come from this course on any agricultural building project
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Özcan, K. 1992. Yapı. Duygu Büro, Ankara
2.Y.Odabaşı. 2000. Ahşap ve Çelik Yapı Elemanları. Beta Basım Yayım. İstanbul.
3.Lindley, J.A., J.H. Whitaker. 1996. Agricultural Buildings and Structures. ASAE Michigan. ABD.
4.Walker, J. N., F. E. Woeste. 1992. Post-Frame Building Design. ASAE Michigan. ABD.
5.Barnes M., C. Mander. 1991. Farm Building Construction. Farming Press Limited. Ipswich. UK.
6.Ambrose, J. 1992. Construction Details. The American Institute of Architects. John Wiley& Sons, Inc.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to agricultural structure elements
Week 2 - Theoretical
Wood structural elements and connections
Week 3 - Theoretical
Connection tools
Week 4 - Theoretical
Axial load bearing elements
Week 5 - Theoretical
Elements effected by bending
Week 6 - Theoretical
Roof systems and it's project
Week 7 - Theoretical
Example roof system project
Week 8 - Theoretical
Steel structural elements, MID-TERM EXAM
Week 9 - Theoretical
Joint calculations in steel structures
Week 10 - Theoretical
Tensile bars
Week 11 - Theoretical
Pressure bars
Week 12 - Theoretical
Beams, trusses
Week 13 - Theoretical
Support beams and combinations
Week 14 - Theoretical
Steel roof systems and roof elements calculations
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%5
Assignment1%5
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory1453112
Assignment1707
Midterm Examination112214
Final Examination115217
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)150
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
OÇ-1
5
2
4
4
5
5
5
4
OÇ-2
5
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
OÇ-3
3
5
4
5
2
4
4
5
OÇ-4
4
4
3
4
4
5
2
5
OÇ-5
5
4
4
3
4
3
5
4
OÇ-6
4
4
3
5
2
5
4
4
OÇ-7
4
2
5
5
5
5
4
2
OÇ-8
2
5
3
2
3
2
3
3
OÇ-9
4
4
2
2
5
3
4
3
OÇ-10
4
5
2
4
4
2
4
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026