Information
Code | IMP433 |
Name | Geotechnical Design 1 |
Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
Semester | 7. Semester |
Duration (T+A) | 0-2 (T-A) (17 Week) |
ECTS | 5 ECTS |
National Credit | 1 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
Learning of basic soil mechanics topics and analysis and design geotechnical structures
Course Content
Shallow foundation, pile foundation, slope stability, deep excavation and retaining wall analysis and design
Course Precondition
Foundation Engineering-1 Soil Mechanics 1 ve 2
Resources
Soil Mechanics (Kutay Özaydın) and lecture notes
Notes
Soil Mechanic Problems (Vahit Kumbasar)
Course Learning Outcomes
Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
---|---|
LO01 | Analyze geotechnical problems and soil behaviour |
LO02 | Performs laboratory experiments, determines soil properties and prepares report |
LO03 | Understands stress-strain behaviour of soils and evaluates shear strength of soils |
LO04 | Calculates vertical stress distribution in soils and bearing capacity of soils |
LO05 | Learning of consolidation theory and calculation of consolidation settlement |
LO06 | Learning of soil improvement techniques |
LO07 | Learning of geotechnical software |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
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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. | 5 |
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. | 3 |
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 | 4 |
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. | |
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 |
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1 | Index Properties of Soils | Studying of soil mechanics books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
2 | Soil Classification | Studying of soil mechanics books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
3 | Laboratory tests in soil mechanics | Studying of soil mechanics books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
4 | Ground Water Effects in Soils | Studying of soil mechanics books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
5 | Shear Strength and Stress-Strain Behaviour of Soils | Studying of soil mechanics books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
6 | Consolidation and Settlements of Soils | Studying of soil mechanics books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
7 | Lateral Earth Pressures-Retaining Structures | Studying of soil mechanics books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
8 | Mid-Term Exam | Studying of soil mechanics books | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Performans Değerlendirmesi, Sözlü Sınav |
9 | Selection of geotechnical project | Literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
10 | Soil exploration of the project | Literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
11 | Calculations and analysis | Literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
12 | Design of the project | Literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
13 | Discussion and evaluations | Literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
14 | Preparing report | Literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
15 | Presentation of the project | Literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
16 | Term Exams | Literature review | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Sözlü Sınav, Performans Değerlendirmesi, Proje / Tasarım |
17 | Term Exams | Literature review | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Sözlü Sınav, Proje / Tasarım, Performans Değerlendirmesi |
Student Workload - ECTS
Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
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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 |