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| Code | JM638 |
| Name | Seismic Analysis for Engineering Projects |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Term | Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. HASAN ÇETİN |
| Course Instructor |
1 |
Course Goal / Objective
To teach seismic analysis for critical facilities and buffer zone applications along active faults.
Course Content
Faults, active and passive faults, active tectonics, Paleoseismology, Historical records, Instrumental records, Determination of maximum possible earthquake, Maximum possible peak ground acceleration period, Probabilistic earthquake risk analysis, Seismic zoning maps, Microzonation, application in urban developments
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Kramer, S.L., 1996. Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering
Notes
Day, R. W., 2002. Handbook of Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Learns how to make seismic analysis for critical engineering projects. |
| LO02 | Learns how to make possible peak ground acceleration maps, experimentally. |
| LO03 | Learns how to make pale seismological studies. |
| LO04 | Learns the importance of active faults in critical engineering structures |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Have advanced hypothetical and applied knowledge in geological engineering fields | 2 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Have the ability to define the problems of geological engineering in advanced level, formulate and solve them | 2 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Know how to use mathematics, science and engineering knowledge gained at undergraduate level to solve advanced geological engineering problems | 4 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Have the ability to prepare and evaluate projects in geological engineering | 3 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Have the ability to evaluate scientific and social values for societies and to transfer them to others at every level | |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Have the ability to do research independently in his/her field as well as in other fields and present the results effectively | 3 |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Have the ability to be aware of life-long learning and follow the innovations in his/her field and to be able to use them efficiently | 3 |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Have the ability to work individually, in a team, and in multidisciplinary fields. | 2 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Have the ability to use modern technologies and computer simulation to develop new projects and solve advanced engineering problems | 4 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Uses the knowledge gained in the field of Geological Engineering, systematic thinking and problem solving skills in interdisciplinary studies. | 3 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Understands the universal and social effects of geological engineering practices. | 3 |
| PLO12 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | It carries the necessary sense of responsibility, professional and ethical responsibility to use natural resources in the most efficient way. | 1 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction, history | Reading the related sections in the suggested course book and obtaining the related material on the application project from the copy center | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Faults, active and passive faults, active tectonics | Reading the related sections in the suggested course book and reporting weakly progress on the project | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Paleoseismology | Reading the related sections in the suggested course book and reporting weakly progress on the project | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | Historical records | Reading the related sections in the suggested course book and reporting weakly progress on the project | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | Instrumental records | Reading the related sections in the suggested course book and reporting weakly progress on the project | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 6 | Determination of maximum possible earthquake | Reading the related sections in the suggested course book and reporting weakly progress on the project | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | Segmentation | Reading the related sections in the suggested course book and reporting weakly progress on the project | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Studying the subjects covered up to the exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Maximum possible peak ground acceleration period | Reading the related sections in the suggested course book and reporting weakly progress on the project | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 10 | Probabilistic earthquake risk analysis | Reading the related sections in the suggested course book and reporting weakly progress on the project | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 11 | Seismic zoning maps | Reading the related sections in the suggested course book and reporting weakly progress on the project | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Other geological and geophysical factors | Reading the related sections in the suggested course book and reporting weakly progress on the project | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | Microzonation, application in urban developments | Reading the related sections in the suggested course book and submitting the application project report | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 14 | Solving problems in practice | Reading the related sections in the suggested course book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 15 | Repetition | Reading the related sections in the suggested course book | 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 | 5 | 70 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 157 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,28 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||