INS416 Foundation Engineering

5 ECTS - 4-0 Duration (T+A)- 8. Semester- 4 National Credit

Information

Unit FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
CIVIL ENGINEERING PR.
Code INS416
Name Foundation Engineering
Term 2015-2016 Academic Year
Semester 8. Semester
Duration (T+A) 4-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 5 ECTS
National Credit 4 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 (Bahar) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

This course aims to give you a broad understanding of the fundamentals of engineering as well as a solid grounding in mathematics, shallow and deep pile foundations, retaining structures and other subjects that will allow you to successfully proceed to the undergraduate level.

Course Content

Field inspection, test methods of land, Shallow foundations: bearing capacity, allowed bearing capacity, settlement, mat foundations, pile foundations, Bored piles, caissons, lateral earth pressure, retaining structures

Course Precondition

Yok

Resources

Notes

CODUTO,D.P., 2005. Temel Tasarımı. Gazi Kitapevi, Ankara. YILMAZ, R., 2004, Temel İnşaatı, Birsen Yayınevi, İstanbul. YILDIRIM, S.,2004, Zemin İncelemesi ve Temel Tasarımı, Birsen Yayınevi, İstanbul. BOWLES, J. E., FOUNDATION ANALYSIS AND DESIGN, McGraw-Hill Book, Singapore.


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Has knowledge of Shallow and deep foundations, retaining structures, geotechnical engineering structures, design and analysis methods Examines the different geotechnical problems of soil mechanics information Has knowledge of Foundations, settlement ana


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 Soil and Foundation Engineering, general information about the construction of the basic input none
2 Soil surveys, soil investigation methods none
3 Probes and field tests none
4 Laboratory tests and other methods of soil investigation none
5 Preparation of Soil Survey reports none
6 Basic materials used in foundatiıon none
7 Mid-term exam none
8 Introduction to the foundation systems and calculations of bearing capacity of soils none
9 Theorems of bearing capacity of soils and calculation methods none
10 Foundation types and calculations of bearing capacity of shallow foundations none
11 Introduction to deep foundation systems and bearing capacity calculations none
12 Foundation excavation pits and measures to be taken none
13 Structures holding the soil behind them and the design parameters none
14 Sheet piling, anchors, their usages and calculation methods none
15 Settlements and calculations of foundation consolidations 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 4 56
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 8 3 24
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 6 6
Final Exam 1 8 8
Total Workload (Hour) 122
Total Workload / 25 (h) 4,88
ECTS 5 ECTS

Update Time: 24.03.2016 11:24