Çukurova University - Learning & Teaching

To teach interdiciplinary study and techniques by performing applied projects related to the subjects thought in different specialities such as engineering geology, soil mechanics, rock mechanics, hydrogeology and GIS in Applied Geology.

Content

In-situ tests of rock and soil mechanics and calculations bearing capacity, Impermeability methods, Dam curtain design, tunnel excavation and support. Calculation of bearing capacity and settlement under eccentric loading in a plant site, buffer zone applications along active faults,

Learning Outcomes
1) Rock and ground mechanics gain skills in field experiments and calculation of bearing capasity
2) Learn the impermeability methods
3) Learn the dam geology
4) Learn the Tunnel Geology
5) For buildings under eccentric loads, it gains the ability to carry power and settle accounts.
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Course's Contribution To Program
No	Program Learning Outcomes	Contribution
No	Program Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	Uses Fundamental Geological information, having necessary information in Mathematical and Natural sciences and employs theoretical and applied information in these areas in engineering solutions. Identifies, formulizes and solves geological problems. Real					X
2	Uses necessary techniques and instruments for geological applications Identifies rock types, draws geological maps and cross sections. Investigates and reports all kinds of natural resources and geological hazards				X
3	Thinks, interprets, analyzes and synthesizes geological events in 3D. Chooses and applies necessary methods and instruments for engineering applications. Uses the information technology effectively.					X
4	Designs and performs experiments, collects data and interprets the results.					X
5	Works and undertakes responsibility in solving geological problems both individually and in multidiciplinary working groups				X
6	Investigates to obtain scientific information, and uses data bases and other data sources actively. Has an awareness of life long learning; follows developments in science and technology to keep up to date					X
7	Initiates effective interactions in Turkish both orally and in written form, and speaks at least one foreign language. Defines necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas and improves himself/herself continuously.					X
8	Knows job related and ethical responsibilities, project management, office applications and safety, and realizes juridical responsibilities of engineering applications. Knows the universal and societal effects of engineering solutions and applications. Ha					X

Course Content
Week	Topics	Study Materials	_ocw_rs_drs_yontem
1	In situ test	reading
2	Rrock and soil mechanics in - situ tests; Pressuremeter, SPT, CPT, plate loading test	reading
3	Rrock and soil mechanics in - situ tests; Pressuremeter, SPT, CPT, plate loading test	Project based learning
4	İmpermeability and Dewatering methods	Project based learning
5	Impermeability of dam site	Lecture
6	Impermeability methods	Lecture
7	Tunnel excavation and support systems	Lecture
8	Mid-Term Exam	Written Examination
9	Calculation of bearing capacity under eccentric loading in a plant site	Lecture
10	Settlement calculation for the structures in the same plant site	Lecture
11	Examples for buffer zone determinations along active faults	Lecture
12	Groundwater and geotechnical problems	Lecture
13	Stability problems at the Çöllolar open mining site	Lecture
14	GIS applications at the Çöllolar open mining site	Lecture
15	Soil investigation	Lecture
16-17	Term Exams	Written Examination

Recommended or Required Reading
Textbook
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