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| Code | JZ316 |
| Name | Soil Mechanics II |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 6. 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 |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. HASAN ÇETİN |
| Course Instructor |
1 2 Arş.Gör.Dr. Emre PINARCI (A Group) (Asst. Ins.) |
Course Goal / Objective
Compaction characteristics of soils, Strengths of soils, uniaxial and triaxial strengths (unconsolidated undrained, consolidated undrained, consolidated drained), direct shear strength (unconsolidated undrained, consolidated undrained, consolidated drained), consolidation, bearing capacity of soils, settlement calculations.
Course Content
To teach the determination of compaction, consolidation, unconfined compression, triaxial and direct shear properties of soils, calculations of bearing capacity and settlement.
Course Precondition
Taken JZ Soil Mechanics undergraduate course
Resources
Holtz and Kovacs, 1981. An Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering
Notes
Coduto, D. P., 1999. Geotechnical Engineering
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Proktor deneyleri ile zeminlerin kompaksiyon özellikerini belirler ve yorumlar |
| LO02 | Determines and evaluates unconfined compression, triaxial and direct shear strenght properties of soils doing by related strenght tests. |
| LO03 | Determines and practices preconsolidation pressure, overconsolidation ratio (OCR) and consolidation indexes and understands soil memory phenomenon by doing consolidation test. |
| LO04 | Calculates bearing capacity and settlement of soils. |
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. | 3 |
| 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. | 3 |
| 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. | |
| 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. | 3 |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | The ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; ability to work individually. | 2 |
| 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. | 1 |
| 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. | 1 |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Compaction on soils, Maximum dry unit weight and optimum water content | Reading related sections of the suggested course books and obtaining test material from the copy center | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Soil structure (fabric) and compaction relationships, diffrence between compaction and consolidation | Reading related sections of the suggested course books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Unconfined compression strenght of soils | Reading related sections of the suggested course books and obtaining test material from the copy center | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | Direct Shear strenght of soils, UU, CU ve CD shear strenghts | Reading related sections of the suggested course books and obtaining test material from the copy center | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | Triaxial strenght of soils, UU, CU ve CD triaxial strenghts | Reading related sections of the suggested course books and obtaining test material from the copy center | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 6 | Diffrences of triaxial, unconfined compression and shear strenghts, application conditions | Reading related sections of the suggested course books and obtaining test material from the copy center | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | Consolidation of soils, consolidation ratio, preconsolidation pressure | Reading related sections of the suggested course books and obtaining test material from the copy center | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Studying the subjects covered up to the exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Overconsolidation of soils and causes of overconsolidation | Reading related sections of the suggested course books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 10 | Consolidation indexes (Cc, Cv, Mv, av) | Reading related sections of the suggested course books and obtaining test material from the copy center | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 11 | Log-time method | Reading related sections of the suggested course books and obtaining test material from the copy center | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Square Root - time method | Reading related sections of the suggested course books and obtaining test material from the copy center | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | Validitiy conditions of soil tests, preferency reasons according to project and field conditions | Reading related sections of the suggested course books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 14 | Bearing capacity calculations of soils | Reading related sections of the suggested course books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 15 | Settlement calculations of soils | Reading related sections of the suggested course books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 16 | Term Exams | Studying the subjects covered up to the exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Studying the subjects covered up to the exam | 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 | 12 | 12 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 116 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,64 | ||
| ECTS | 5 ECTS | ||