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Information
| Code | JZ319 |
| Name | Rock Mechanics |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 5. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-1 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. TOLGA ÇAN |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. TOLGA ÇAN
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
Students are acquainted with the knowledge and fundamental principles of rock mechanical properties, design analysis in and on rocks, rock material properties and use of field.
Course Content
This course covers the practical aspects of rock mechanics. Topics include: rock mass classification, shear strength of discontinuities, structurally controlled instability in tunnels, slope stability, factor of safety and probability of failure, analysis of rockfall hazards, in situ and induced stresses, rock mass properties, tunnels in weak rock, rockbolts and cables, shotcrete support and blasting damage in rock
Course Precondition
none
Resources
Kaya Mekaniğine Giriş Richard E. Goodman, Çeviren Kamil Kayabalı Gazi Kitabevi
Notes
Uygulamalı Jeoteknik Bilgiler, Reşat Ulusay, TMMOB JMO No:38
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Learns the fundamental principles of rock mechanics. |
| LO02 | Understands the design and solutions of rocks. |
| LO03 | Understands the concept of rock materials. |
| LO04 | Gains the ability to solve the problems related to rock mechanics by using software. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and subjects specific to the discipline of geological engineering; ability to apply theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas to complex engineering problems. | 1 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | The ability to identify, define, analyze, formulate, select (or develop) solution models and solve complex geology and geological engineering problems with the acquired knowledge. | 4 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | The ability to design and implement a complex system, process, device or product related to Geology and Geological Engineering using modern design methods to meet the needs under realistic constraints and conditions. | 4 |
| PLO04 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | The ability to develop, select, and use modern techniques and tools required for the analysis and solution of a complex problem encountered in Geology and Geological Engineering applications and the ability to use information technologies effectively. | |
| PLO05 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | The ability to design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results, and design and conduct experiments to investigate complex engineering problems or research topics specific to the discipline of Geology and Geological Engineering. | 4 |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | The ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; ability to work individually. | 3 |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | The ability to communicate effectively in oral and written Turkish; knowledge of at least one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions. | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; the ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously renew oneself. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Acting in accordance with ethical principles when solving engineering problems, awareness of professional and ethical responsibility; knowledge of standards used in engineering practice. | 4 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Knowledge of business life practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; knowledge of sustainable development. | 4 |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knowledge about the global and societal effects on health, environment and safety in the solution of Geology and Geological Engineering applications and the problems of the era reflected in the field of engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. | 3 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Rock Mechanics; Historical Perspective, Field of Rock Mechanics | Literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Rock Characterization; Rock Material and Rock Mass descriptions, mechanical characteristics, site investigation, Hoek and Brown Criteria | Study on previous lecture and homeworks | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Groundwater; Water in Rock, Concept of pressure and flow | Study on previous lecture and homeworks | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | Rock Weathering; description of weathering degree and zones | Study on previous lecture and homeworks | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | Stress; Forces, stresses and their effects, nature and causes of rock stresses, methods of stress and deformation measurement in the field | Study on previous lecture and homeworks | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 6 | Measurement, Prediction and Monitoring of Rock Behaviour; Design methods, strength testing methods, deformability testing, dynamic elastic behaviour, swelling behaviour | Study on previous lecture and homeworks | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | Behaviour of discontinuities; determination of shear strength, joint deformation, stiffness, and compliance | Study on previous lecture and homeworks | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Study on previous lecture and homeworks | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Rock Excavation and Stabilization; Blasting Methods, Mechanical methods, slope stability | Study on previous lecture and homeworks | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 10 | Slope Design; rockfalla, rock block slides, wedge type failure, toppling, testing and design methods | Study on previous lecture and homeworks | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 11 | Tunnel Engineering; stress and deformation distributions in tunnel excavations, rock reinforcement | Study on previous lecture and homeworks | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Quarrying and use of stone; stone materials, evaluation of resources, rockfill, aggregates for road stone, concrete and ballast | Study on previous lecture and homeworks | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | Rock Foundations; types of foundations, shallow footings, deep foundations, foundation investigations, foundation design | Study on previous lecture and homeworks | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 14 | Introducing Rock Mechanics Softwares; problem solutions with student versions of RocScience and Plaxis softwares (1) | Study on previous lecture and homeworks | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 15 | Introducing Rock Mechanics Softwares; problem solutions with student versions of RocScience and Plaxis softwares (2) | Study on previous lecture and homeworks | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Study on all semester courses | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Study on all semester courses | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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 | 7 | 7 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 111 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,44 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||