COURSE INFORMATION Course Title: MASONRY STRUCTURES

Code	Course Type	Regular Semester	Theory	Practice	Lab	Credits	ECTS
CE 587	B	3	3	0	0	3	7.5

Language:	English
Compulsory/Elective:	Elective
Classroom and Meeting Time:
Course Description:	-
Course Objectives:	The main objective of this course is to provide an overview of unreinforced and reinforced masonry structures, where reinforcement is added to provide ductility, strength or improve serviceability, and provides the structural rules for designing a composite material comprising masonry units and mortar.

COURSE OUTLINE

Week	Topics
1	INTRODUCTION TO MASONRY CONSTRUCTIONS
2	MASONRY UNITS, MATERIALS
3	TYPES & MASONRY CONSTRUCTION
4	Limit State Design and Structural Analysis
5	STRENGTH AND STABILITY
6	PERMISSIBLE STRESSES
7	DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
8	LOAD CONSIDERATIONS FOR MASONRY
9	DESIGN OF MASONRY WALLS
10	DESIGN OF MASONRY WALLS
11	REINFORCED MASONRY
12	REINFORCED MASONRY
13	MASONRY WALLS IN COMPOSITE ACTION
14	MASONRY WALLS IN COMPOSITE ACTION

Prerequisite(s):
Textbook:	Designers’ Guide to Eurocode 6: Design of Masonry Structures: EN 1996-1-1
Other References:
Laboratory Work:	Yes
Computer Usage:
Others:	No

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

1	Ability to analyze masonry structures
2	Ability to design masonry structures according to Eurocode 6
3	Ability to understand structural behavior of masonry structures

COURSE CONTRIBUTION TO... PROGRAM COMPETENCIES (Blank : no contribution, 1: least contribution ... 5: highest contribution)

No	Program Competencies	Cont.
MSc in Civil Engineering, Profile: Construction Materials Engineering Program
1	an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering	5
2	an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs	4
3	an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams	4
4	an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems	4
5	an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility	4
6	an ability to communicate effectively	4
7	the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context	4
8	a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life long learning	4
9	a knowledge of contemporary issues	4
10	an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice	4
11	skills in project management and recognition of international standards and methodologies	5

COURSE EVALUATION METHOD

Method	Quantity	Percentage
Presentation	1	30
Case Study	1	40
Term Paper	1	30
	Total Percent:	100%

ECTS (ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD)

Activities	Quantity	Duration(Hours)	Total Workload(Hours)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours)	16	3	48
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	16	5	80
Mid-terms			0
Assignments	3	10	30
Final examination			0
Other	1	29.5	29.5
Total Work Load:			187.5
Total Work Load/25(h):			7.5
ECTS Credit of the Course:			7.5