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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES |
| CIVIL ENGINEERING (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) | |
| Code | İM593 |
| Name | Bitumen and Bituminous Mixtures |
| Term | 2026-2027 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall |
| 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 | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Burak Yiğit KATANALP |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
This course aims to provide an understanding of the physical and chemical properties of bitumen, bitumen characterization techniques, bitumen performance, and the design and performance characteristics of bituminous mixtures.
Course Content
This course covers fundamental information on bitumen and hot bituminous mixtures; the conventional and rheological properties of bitumen; test methods applied to bitumen and bituminous mixtures; as well as the design, performance evaluation, and production of hot mix asphalt.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
The rheology handbook by Thomas G. Mezger, 3rd revised edition Bitumen Rheology Book by Thomas G. Mezger and Mrinali R. Rochlani Asfalt El Kitabı, İsfalt, Prof. Dr. Mehmet Uluçaylı
Notes
Instructor’s lecture notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Develops fundamental knowledge of bitumen and bituminous mixtures. |
| LO02 | Develops an understanding of hot mix asphalt design. |
| LO03 | Learns the test methods applied to bitumen and bituminous mixtures. |
| LO04 | Interprets experimental results related to bitumen and bituminous mixtures. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Have knowledge and understanding at advanced level providing required basis for original projects in the field of civil engineering based on qualifications gained at undergraduate level. | 3 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Gain required knowledge through scientific research in the field of engineering, evaluate, interpret and apply data. | 4 |
| PLO03 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Be aware of new and emerging applications,examine and learn where necessary. | 2 |
| PLO04 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Construct engineering problems, develop strategies to solve them, and apply innovative methods for solutions. | 3 |
| PLO05 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Design and implement analytical modeling and experimental research and solve complex situations encountered in this process. | 4 |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Develop new and / or original ideas and methods; develop innovative solutions for the system, part, and process design. | |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Have learning skills. | 2 |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Be aware of innovative developments in the field of civil engineering, and analyse and learn them when needed. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | ransfer process and results of the projects in the field of civil engineering or on national and international platforms in written or oral form. | |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Have knowledge in current techniques and methods applied in civil engineering. | 3 |
| PLO11 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Use computer software as well as information and communication technologies at the level required in the field of civil engineering. | |
| PLO12 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Oversee social, scientific and ethical values in all professional platforms. | 3 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the course content | Not Required | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | Classification and physical properties of bitumen | Reading, Review of the Previous Lesson | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Structure and chemical properties of bitumen | Reading, Review of the Previous Lesson | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | Rheology and introduction to bitumen rheology | Reading, Review of the Previous Lesson | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | Bitumen rheology | Reading, Review of the Previous Lesson | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 6 | Conventional tests applied to bituminous binders | Reading, Review of the Previous Lesson | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | Rheological tests applied to bituminous binders | Reading, Review of the Previous Lesson | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Exam Preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | General properties of hot asphalt mixtures | Reading, Review of the Previous Lesson | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 10 | Expected performance properties of hot asphalt mixtures | Reading, Review of the Previous Lesson | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 11 | Tests applied to asphalt mixtures - I | Reading, Review of the Previous Lesson | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Tests applied to asphalt mixtures - II | Reading, Review of the Previous Lesson | Yöntem Seçilmemiş |
| 13 | Asphalt mixture design (Marshall Method) | Reading, Review of the Previous Lesson | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 14 | Asphalt mixture design (Superpave Method- I) | Reading, Review of the Previous Lesson | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 15 | Asphalt mixture design (Superpave Method- II) | Reading, Review of the Previous Lesson | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 16 | Term Exams | Exam Preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Exam Preparation | 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 | 4 | 56 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 25 | 25 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 151 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,04 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||