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| Code | JS318 |
| Name | Earthquake and Active Fault Applications in Engineering Projects |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 6. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 2 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. HAKAN GÜNEYLİ |
| Course Instructor |
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Course Goal / Objective
To teach the investigation of the engineering problems on regions of active fault and earthquake.
Course Content
Engineering damages caused by seismic sources such as earthquakes and active faults, and investigation of their geotechnical concept.
Course Precondition
To be studying a language
Resources
Lecture Note-1
Notes
Lecture Note-2
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Gets knowledge about Earthquake concept and its seismic effect |
| LO02 | Learns active faults and the importance of engineering. |
| LO03 | Examines the effects of earthquakes and active faults formed in engineering applications |
| LO04 | Examines the relationship between seismicity and soil behavior. |
| LO05 | Understands the seismicity and structural deformation caused by active faults. |
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. | 1 |
| 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. | 1 |
| 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. | 1 |
| 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. | 1 |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | The ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; ability to work individually. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | 1 |
| 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. | 1 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Active fault concept | reading | |
| 2 | Criteria to determine the active faults | reading | |
| 3 | Types of earthquakes, active fault zones, and the main earthquake zones in Turkey | reading | |
| 4 | Earthquake mechanisms and their properties | reading | |
| 5 | Types of seismic vawes and its deformation | reading | |
| 6 | Physical processes that occur during an earthquake | reading | |
| 7 | Determining of focal points and seismic sources using earthqukae waves | reading | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Testing | |
| 9 | Types of structural damage caused by earthquakes | reading | |
| 10 | Assessment of damage occurred in buildings | reading | |
| 11 | Preparing and understanding of intencity maps | reading | |
| 12 | Geotechnical probems occured in active fault zones | reading | |
| 13 | Engineering damages that occurred during and after the earthquake | reading | |
| 14 | Analogy of liquefaction | reading | |
| 15 | Types of liquefaction and its effects | reading | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Testing | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Testing |
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 | 1 | 14 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 54 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 2,16 | ||
| ECTS | 2 ECTS | ||