JM039 Soil Improvement Methods

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

Information

Code JM039
Name Soil Improvement Methods
Term 2024-2025 Academic Year
Semester . Semester
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. SEDAT TÜRKMEN


Course Goal / Objective

Teaching the improvement methods of weak soils in terms of engineering, methods of application and determination of improvement criteria.

Course Content

What is soil improvement, engineering properties of soils, purpose of soil improvement, classification of soil improvement methods, selection criteria of improvement methods as foundation and material. Geotechnical problems and improvement methods in large engineering structures, evaluation of soil improvement results.

Course Precondition

Knowledge of engineering geology, geotechnical and soil mechanics

Resources

Engineering geology, Geotechnical and soil mechanics textbooks and notes

Notes

sample theses


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Engineering classification of soil
LO02 The concept of purpose and weak ground
LO03 Determination of bearing capacity of soils
LO04 Selection of improvement methods
LO05 Improvement of permeable units


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 3
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 3
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 2
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 4
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 2
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 1
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Uses the knowledge gained in the field of Geological Engineering, systematic thinking and problem solving skills in interdisciplinary studies. 2
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.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Soil calssification Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
2 Weak ground Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
3 Bearing capacity of soils Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
4 Permeability problem of ground Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
5 Purpose of improvement publication review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
6 Selection criteria for Improvement methods literature search Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
7 Impermeability methods Researching sample projects Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Örnek Olay
8 Mid-Term Exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Ödev, Performans Değerlendirmesi
9 bored pile method Researching sample projects Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
10 Jet Grout methods Project Based learning Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma, Proje Temelli Öğrenme
11 Deep Mixing methods Project Based learning Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Proje Temelli Öğrenme
12 compaction of soils Project Based learning Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Deney / Laboratuvar
13 Wick drain methods Project Based learning Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Proje Temelli Öğrenme
14 Sample projects Project based learning Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Örnek Olay, Proje Temelli Öğrenme
15 Evaluation of improvement and report writing Project based learning Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Örnek Olay, Proje Temelli Öğrenme
16 Term Exams Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Ödev, Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Ödev, Yazılı Sınav


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 4 56
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 5 70
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 3 3
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 12 12
Final Exam 1 12 12
Total Workload (Hour) 153
Total Workload / 25 (h) 6,12
ECTS 6 ECTS

Update Time: 20.05.2024 11:58