IMS465 Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering

5 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- 7. Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Code IMS465
Name Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering
Term 2024-2025 Academic Year
Semester 7. Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 5 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Belirsiz
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. ABDULAZİM YILDIZ
Course Instructor Prof. Dr. ABDULAZİM YILDIZ (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

to learn understanding the basic aspects of geotechnical earthquake engineering, to provide the principles of soil dynamics and geotechnical earthquake engineering and ability to perform seismic analysis.

Course Content

Seismology and Earthquakes, Earthquake Activity in Turkey, Geotechnical Earthquake Damages, Strong Ground Motion, Dynamic Soil Properties, Introduction to Liquefaction, Soil Amplification, Soil Improvement.

Course Precondition

Soil Mechanics 1 and 2

Resources

Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering, 1996, Steven L. Kramer, Prentice Hall, Inc., NJ, USA. Lecture Notes

Notes

Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering Handbook, Robert M. Day, McGraw-Hill Handbooks


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Having knowledge of geotechnical earthquake engineering
LO02 Having knowledge about seismic design of geotechnical structures
LO03 having knowledge of new Turkish Seismic Code 2018
LO04 The students learn the methods of seismic hazard analysis
LO05 The students learn the methods of ground response analysis and the concept of design spectrum


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Has the basic knowledge of math, science and civil engineering
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Has a good commman of basic concepts, theories and principles in civil engineering. 4
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Independently reviews and learns the applications, makes a critical assessment of the problems faced with, selects the proper technique to formulate problems and propose solutions
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Designs a system, a component or a process in order to meet the needs of various engineering problems within technical, economic, environmental, manufacturability, sustainability limitations.
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Selects and uses the modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering practice 4
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Designs and carries out experiments in the fields of civil engineering, and interprets the results and the data obtained from the experiments
PLO07 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Gains the abiltiy to work effectively as a member in interdisciplinary teams
PLO08 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Identifies proper sources of information and databases, reaches them and uses them efficiently. 5
PLO09 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Follows the advancements in science and technology being aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and continuously improves her/himself.
PLO10 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Uses the computers and information technologies related with civil engineering actively.
PLO11 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Gains the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
PLO12 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Communicates using technical drawing
PLO13 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Constantly improves her/himself by identifying the training needs in scientific, cultural, artistic and social fields.
PLO14 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Continuously improves her/himself by defining necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas besides the occupational requirements.
PLO15 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Has an understanding of entrepreneurship and innovation subjects, and is knowledgeable of contemporary issues.
PLO16 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Has an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility
PLO17 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Has the required knowledge in project management, workplace practices, employee health, environmental and occupational safety; and the legal implications of engineering applications.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Introduction Lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma, Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
2 Seismology and Earthquakes Lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
3 Earthquake Activity in Turkey Lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
4 Geotechnical Earthquake Damages Lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
5 New Improvements in the 2018 Turkish Seismic Code Lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
6 Ground motion and vibrations Lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
7 Seismic Hazard Analysis Lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
8 Mid-Term Exam Lecture notes Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Dynamic Soil Properties-1 Lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
10 Dynamic Soil Properties-2 Lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
11 Site Response Analysis Lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
12 Site Response Analysis-2 Lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Anlatım, Tartışma
13 Liquefaction Lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
14 Design of Retaining Walls Lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
15 Seismic Slope Stability Lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
16 Soil Amplification Lecture Notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
17 Term Exams Lecture notes 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 5 5
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 12 12
Final Exam 1 18 18
Total Workload (Hour) 119
Total Workload / 25 (h) 4,76
ECTS 5 ECTS

Update Time: 15.05.2024 08:28