IMZ209 Soil Mechanics I

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

Information

Unit FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
CIVIL ENGINEERING PR.
Code IMZ209
Name Soil Mechanics I
Term 2015-2016 Academic Year
Semester 3. Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 6 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Üniversite Dersi
Type Normal
Label C Compulsory
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator
Course Instructor Prof.Dr. MUSTAFA LAMAN (Güz) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

To teach the explanation of calculations and problem solutions interest with soil and structures, which are replaced on soil, by using the fundamental soil mechanics concept.

Course Content

Basic Concepts Efective Stress, Shear Strength Elastic & Plastic Equilibrium Earth Pressures Earth Pressures, Walls Retaining Walls Reinforced Earth Sheet Piling Bearing Capacity Slope Stability Piles

Course Precondition

Yok

Resources

Notes

Prof. Dr. Mustafa LAMAN Ders Notları (basılı değil) Zemin Mekaniği (Birsen Yayınları , Prof. Dr. Kutay ÖZAYDIN) Zemin Mekaniği Problemleri (Prof. Dr. Vahit KUMBASAR) Çözümlü Problemlerle Zemin Mekaniği (Prof. Dr. Kemal ÖZÜDOĞRU, Prof. Dr. Oğuz TAN, Prof. Dr. İsmail H. AKSOY)


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Gains knowledge regarding the identification of the basic concepts of soil mechanics explanation for elastic and plastic equilibrium state in soils defining the concepts of lateral soil pressure analysis and design of retaining structures defining con


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 - Has the basic knowledge of math, science and civil engineering
PLO02 - Has a good commman of basic concepts, theories and principles in civil engineering.
PLO03 - 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 - 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 - Selects and uses the modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering practice
PLO06 - Designs and carries out experiments in the fields of civil engineering, and interprets the results and the data obtained from the experiments
PLO07 - Gains the abiltiy to work effectively as a member in interdisciplinary teams
PLO08 - Identifies proper sources of information and databases, reaches them and uses them efficiently.
PLO09 - Follows the advancements in science and technology being aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and continuously improves her/himself.
PLO10 - Uses the computers and information technologies related with civil engineering actively.
PLO11 - Gains the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
PLO12 - Communicates using technical drawing
PLO13 - Constantly improves her/himself by identifying the training needs in scientific, cultural, artistic and social fields.
PLO14 - Continuously improves her/himself by defining necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas besides the occupational requirements.
PLO15 - Has an understanding of entrepreneurship and innovation subjects, and is knowledgeable of contemporary issues.
PLO16 - Has an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility
PLO17 - 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 Basic Concepts none
2 Efective Stress, Shear Strength none
3 Elastic & Plastic Equilibrium none
4 Earth Pressures none
5 Earth Pressures, Walls none
6 Retaining Walls none
7 Reinforced Earth none
8 Sheet Piling none
9 Midterm Exam none
10 Bearing Capacity none
11 Bearing Capacity none
12 Slope Stability none
13 Slope Stability none
14 Piles none
15 Piles none
16 Final Exam none
17 Final Exam none


Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria

Assessment Type Midterm / Year Impact End of Term / End of Year Impact
1. Midterm Exam 100 -20
1. Midterm Exam 100 -20
General Assessment
Midterm / Year Total 200 -20
1. Final Exam - 60
1. Final Exam - 60
Grand Total - 100


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) 0 0 0
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 10 5 50
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 4 4
Final Exam 1 6 6
Total Workload (Hour) 102
Total Workload / 25 (h) 4,08
ECTS 6 ECTS

Update Time: 24.03.2016 11:13