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Information
| Code | IMS465 |
| Name | Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering |
| Semester | 7. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. ABDULAZİM YILDIZ |
Course Goal
to learn understanding the basic aspects of geotechnical earthquake engineering, to provide the principles of soil dynamics and geotechnical earthquake engineering and ability to perform seismic analysis.
Course Content
Seismology and Earthquakes, Earthquake Activity in Turkey, Geotechnical Earthquake Damages, Strong Ground Motion, Dynamic Soil Properties, Introduction to Liquefaction, Soil Amplification, Soil Improvement.
Course Precondition
Soil Mechanics 1 and 2
Resources
Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering, 1996, Steven L. Kramer, Prentice Hall, Inc., NJ, USA. Lecture Notes
Notes
Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering Handbook, Robert M. Day, McGraw-Hill Handbooks
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Having knowledge of geotechnical earthquake engineering |
| LO02 | Having knowledge about seismic design of geotechnical structures |
| LO03 | having knowledge of new Turkish Seismic Code 2018 |
| LO04 | The students learn the methods of seismic hazard analysis |
| LO05 | The students learn the methods of ground response analysis and the concept of design spectrum |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | 4 |
| 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. | |
| 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 | |
| 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. | 5 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | Lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | Seismology and Earthquakes | Lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Earthquake Activity in Turkey | Lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Geotechnical Earthquake Damages | Lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | New Improvements in the 2018 Turkish Seismic Code | Lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Ground motion and vibrations | Lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Seismic Hazard Analysis | Lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Lecture notes | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Dynamic Soil Properties-1 | Lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Dynamic Soil Properties-2 | Lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Site Response Analysis | Lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Site Response Analysis-2 | Lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 13 | Liquefaction | Lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Design of Retaining Walls | Lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | Seismic Slope Stability | Lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Soil Amplification | Lecture Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 17 | Term Exams | Lecture notes | 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 | 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 | ||