Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF ENGINEERING |
| MINING ENGINEERING PR. | |
| Code | MMD313 |
| Name | Soil Mechanics |
| Term | 2015-2016 Academic Year |
| Semester | 5. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-1 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2.5 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Üniversite Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. AHMET MAHMUT KILIÇ
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
Prof. Dr. AHMET MAHMUT KILIÇ (Güz) (B Group) (Ins. in Charge) |
Course Goal / Objective
To introduce the tunnelling and shafts, construction parameters, soil or rock properties affecting construction, using areas of tunneling and shafts.
Course Content
Introduction/ Determination of tunnel route/ Influence of geological conditions on design and construction of tunnels and shafts/ Tunneling methods in soft and rock conditions/ Ground treatment in tunneling/ Hazards in tunneling/ Design and support methods of tunnels and shafts/ Stresses and displacements in tunnel and shaft excavation/ Support component of tunnel and shaft.
Course Precondition
Yok
Resources
Notes
Ders Notu ve KitaplarDiğer Kaynaklar
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Recognizes the engineering geology and rock mechanics in tunneling. |
| LO02 | Knows the important points in route planning. |
| LO03 | Knows about the stresses in tunneling. |
| LO04 | Knows about supporting in tunneling and shafting. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Students gain adequate knowledge about the engineering fields in the branches of mathematics, physical sciences or their own branches | |
| PLO02 | - | Students use the theoretical and practical knowledge in mathematics, physical sciences and their fields for engineering solutions | |
| PLO03 | - | Students choose and use the appropriate analytical mehtods and modelling techniques to identify, formulate, and solve the engineering problems | |
| PLO04 | - | Students design and carry out experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret the results. | |
| PLO05 | - | Students gain the capacity to analyze a system, a component, and desing the process under realistic constraints to meet the desired requirements; and the ability to apply the methods of modern design accordingly | |
| PLO06 | - | Students choose and use the modern technical tools necessary for engineering practice. | |
| PLO07 | - | Students gain the ability to work effectively both as an individual and in multi-disciplinary teams. | |
| PLO08 | - | Students follow the current developments in their fields with a recognition of the need for lifelong learning and constantly improve themselves | |
| PLO09 | - | Students use the resources of information and databases for the purpose of doing research and accesing information. | |
| PLO10 | - | Students follow the scientific and technological developments in recognition of the need for lifelong learning, and continuously keep their knowledge up to date. | |
| PLO11 | - | Students use the information and communication technologies together with the computer software at the level required by the European Computer Driving Licence. | |
| PLO12 | - | Students use a foreign language according to the general level of European Language Portfolio B1 to communicate effectively in oral and written form. | |
| PLO13 | - | Students gain the ability to communicate using technical drawing. | |
| PLO14 | - | Students become informed of professional and ethical responsibility. | |
| PLO15 | - | Students develop an awareness as regards project management, workplace practices, employee health, environmental and occupational safety; and the legal implications of engineering applications. | |
| PLO16 | - | Students develop an awareness of the universal and social effects of engineering solutions and applications, the entrepreneurship and innovation subjects and gain knowledge of contemporary issues |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Descriptive information about wells and tunnels. | Studies the lecture notes, explores the links | |
| 2 | Rock classifications | Studies the lecture notes, explores the links | |
| 3 | Soil classifications | Studies the lecture notes, explores the links | |
| 4 | The effects of tunnel rock and soil structure | Studies the lecture notes, explores the links | |
| 5 | Description of the tunnel, components, construction, fortification types | Studies the lecture notes, explores the links | |
| 6 | Tunnel excavation methods | Studies the lecture notes, explores the links | |
| 7 | Tunnel excavation techniques | Studies the lecture notes, explores the links | |
| 8 | Midterm exam | Midterm exam | |
| 9 | Special tunneling methods | Studies the lecture notes, explores the links | |
| 10 | Drilling and blasting in tunneling | Studies the lecture notes, explores the links | |
| 11 | Types of explosive substances and elements | Studies the lecture notes, explores the links | |
| 12 | Blasting the realization | Studies the lecture notes, explores the links | |
| 13 | Well drilling operations | Studies the lecture notes, explores the links | |
| 14 | Well drilling fortifications | Studies the lecture notes, explores the links | |
| 15 | Special drilling methods | Studies the lecture notes, explores the links | |
| 16 | Final exam | Final exam | |
| 17 | Final exam | Final exam |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | -20 |
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | -20 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 200 | -20 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| 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 | 10 | 10 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 76 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,04 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||