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| Unit | FACULTY OF ENGINEERING |
| MINING ENGINEERING PR. | |
| Code | MDZ301 |
| Name | Rock Mechanics |
| Term | 2019-2020 Academic Year |
| Semester | 5. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-2 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. AHMET DAĞ |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. AHMET DAĞ
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
Prof. Dr. AHMET MAHMUT KILIÇ (Güz) (A Group) (Asst. Ins.) |
Course Goal / Objective
To provide students with a fundamental background in theoretical and applied rock mechanics with emphasis on problem-solving in rock engineering as well as an ability to conduct laboratory experiments and interpret the results. To teach the understanding of land(field) stress measurement tecniques and rock structure designs, slope stability in mining engineering, slope failure models, solutions and determination of main reasons for slope failure
Course Content
Introduction/ Basic descriptions and concepts/ Stresses on the ground/ analysis of stress and strain/ Physical and mechanical properties of rock material and rock mass/ Rock mass classifications/ Rock failure criteria/ Stresses on the underground openings and measurement/ laboratory experiments/Basic mechanics of slope failure in soil and rock/Graphical presentation of geological data/ Measurement of shear strength of rock/Types of slope failure; planar wedge, circular and toppling failure/Analytical solutions and applications of slope failure.
Course Precondition
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Knows about the concepts of rock engineering. |
| LO02 | Determines strength parameters and rock properties. |
| LO03 | Makes stress analyses. |
| LO04 | Determines deformation and failure of rock. |
| LO05 | Determines stresses around underground opening. |
| LO06 | Knows the rock mass classification systems. |
| LO07 | Has the skills to conduct laboratory experiments and evaluate experimental data. |
| LO08 | Knows about slope stability and concepts. |
| LO09 | Gains the ability to solve slope problems. |
| LO10 | Gains the ability to analyze slope failure models. |
| LO11 | Gains the ability to manage and control projects. |
| LO12 | Learns different methods of how to eleminate slope failure. |
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 | 5 |
| PLO02 | - | Students use the theoretical and practical knowledge in mathematics, physical sciences and their fields for engineering solutions | 5 |
| PLO03 | - | Students choose and use the appropriate analytical mehtods and modelling techniques to identify, formulate, and solve the engineering problems | 5 |
| PLO04 | - | Students design and carry out experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret the results. | 5 |
| 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 | 4 |
| PLO06 | - | Students choose and use the modern technical tools necessary for engineering practice. | 4 |
| PLO07 | - | Students gain the ability to work effectively both as an individual and in multi-disciplinary teams. | 1 |
| PLO08 | - | Students follow the current developments in their fields with a recognition of the need for lifelong learning and constantly improve themselves | 1 |
| PLO09 | - | Students use the resources of information and databases for the purpose of doing research and accesing information. | 1 |
| PLO10 | - | Students follow the scientific and technological developments in recognition of the need for lifelong learning, and continuously keep their knowledge up to date. | 1 |
| PLO11 | - | Students use the information and communication technologies together with the computer software at the level required by the European Computer Driving Licence. | 4 |
| PLO12 | - | Students use a foreign language according to the general level of European Language Portfolio B1 to communicate effectively in oral and written form. | 1 |
| PLO13 | - | Students gain the ability to communicate using technical drawing. | 1 |
| PLO14 | - | Students become informed of professional and ethical responsibility. | 4 |
| PLO15 | - | Students develop an awareness as regards project management, workplace practices, employee health, environmental and occupational safety; and the legal implications of engineering applications. | 4 |
| 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 | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction, basic descriptions and concepts | Document reading | |
| 2 | Stress and strain | Document reading | |
| 3 | Rock behaviour | Document reading | |
| 4 | Rock failure criterias | Document reading | |
| 5 | Ground stresses and stress distributions | Document reading | |
| 6 | Rock and mass classifications | Document reading | |
| 7 | Kayaçların mühendislik özellikleri ve deneyleri | Document reading | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Written exam | |
| 9 | Rock Slope Stability | Document reading | |
| 10 | Slip types | Document reading | |
| 11 | Solving of Slope ploblems | Document reading | |
| 12 | Solving of Slope ploblems | Document reading | |
| 13 | Improvements to the rock slopes, applications of Occupational Health and Safety for slope stability | Document reading | |
| 14 | Rock Mechanics laboratory applications | Document reading | |
| 15 | Rock Mechanics laboratory applications | Document reading | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Written exam | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Written exam |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 90 | 36 |
| 1. Homework | 10 | 4 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 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 | 4 | 56 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 125 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 5,00 | ||
| ECTS | 5 ECTS | ||