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| Code | JZ412 |
| Name | Geotechnics |
| Term | 2022-2023 Academic Year |
| Semester | 8. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-1 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. SEDAT TÜRKMEN |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. SEDAT TÜRKMEN
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
Prof. Dr. ŞAZİYE BOZDAĞ (A Group) (Asst. Ins.) Prof. Dr. TOLGA ÇAN (A Group) (Asst. Ins.) Prof. Dr. HASAN ÇETİN (A Group) (Asst. Ins.) |
Course Goal / Objective
To teach interdiciplinary study and techniques by performing applied projects related to the subjects thought in different specialities such as engineering geology, soil mechanics, rock mechanics, hydrogeology and GIS in Applied Geology.
Course Content
In-situ tests of rock and soil mechanics and calculations bearing capacity, Impermeability methods, Dam curtain design, tunnel excavation and support. Calculation of bearing capacity and settlement under eccentric loading in a plant site, buffer zone applications along active faults,
Course Precondition
To have taken soil mechanics, rock mechanics and Engineering geology courses
Resources
Geotechnical lecture notes and books
Notes
Engineering geology books
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Rock and ground mechanics gain skills in field experiments and calculation of bearing capacity |
| LO02 | Learn the impermeability methods |
| LO03 | Learn the dam geology |
| LO04 | Learn the Tunnel Geology |
| LO05 | For buildings under eccentric loads, it gains the ability to carry power and settle accounts. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Have sufficient background in basic geological knowledge, mathematics and science related subjects. | 3 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Designs and performs experiments, collects data and interprets the results. | 3 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Realizes the social effects of identified solutions for geological problems. | 3 |
| PLO04 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Searches for underground and aboveground natural resources | |
| PLO05 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Chooses and applies necessary methods and instruments for engineering applications. | 5 |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Works and undertakes responsibility in solving geological problems both individually and in multidiciplinary working groups | 2 |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Has an awareness of life long learning; follows developments in science and technology to keep up to date | 1 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Defines necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas and improves himself/herself continuously. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Entrepreneurship has knowledge about innovation issues and the problems of the age. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Recognizes and solves geological and engineering problems. | 4 |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows job related and ethical responsibilities, project management, office applications and safety, and realizes juridical responsibilities of engineering applications. | 1 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Thinks, interprets, analyzes and synthesizes geological events in 3D. | 4 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Knows the formation of rocks, rock types, minerals. | 1 |
| PLO14 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has an awareness of life long learning; follows developments in science and technology to keep up to date | 1 |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Draws maps and extracts geological sections by using necessary techniques and tools for geological applications. | 4 |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Investigates and reports all kinds of natural resources and geological hazards | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | In situ test | Reading | |
| 2 | 1. Rock and soil mechanics in - situ tests; Pressuremeter, SPT, CPT, plate loading test | Reading | |
| 3 | 2. Rock and soil mechanics in - situ tests; Pressuremeter, SPT, CPT, plate loading test | Project based learning | |
| 4 | Impermeability and Dewatering methods | Project based learning | |
| 5 | Impermeability of dam site | Lecture | |
| 6 | Impermeability curtain design of dam foundation | Lecture | |
| 7 | Tunnel excavation and support systems | Lecture | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Written Examination | |
| 9 | 1. Calculation of bearing capacity under eccentric loading in a plant site | Lecture | |
| 10 | Settlement calculation for the structures in the same plant site | Lecture | |
| 11 | 2. Examples for buffer zone determinations along active faults | Lecture | |
| 12 | Groundwater and geotechnical problems | Lecture | |
| 13 | Stability problems at the Çöllolar open mining site | Lecture | |
| 14 | GIS applications at the Çöllolar open mining site | Lecture | |
| 15 | Soil investigation | Lecture | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Written Examination | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Written Examination |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 116 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,64 | ||
| ECTS | 5 ECTS | ||