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| Unit | FACULTY OF ENGINEERING |
| GEOLOGY ENGINEERING PR. | |
| Code | J420 |
| Name | Soil Improvement Methods |
| Term | 2015-2016 Academic Year |
| Semester | 8. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Üniversite Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. HASAN ÇETİN
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
To teach the Improvement/stabilization of weak soils, methods of improvement and control techniques of improvement
Course Content
Introduction, compaction, consolidation, removing and backfilling, Injection, stone columns, thermal processes, stabilization with additives (limes, flying ash, tire-chips etc.), geosynthetics, control of soil improvment
Course Precondition
J 302 Zemin Mekaniği I
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Gains the ability to stabilize/improve soils by means of different compaction techniques. |
| LO02 | Gains the ability to improve soils by the consolidation technique |
| LO03 | Gains the ability to improve soils by the Injection, stone columns, thermal processes techniques. |
| LO04 | Gains the ability to control and stabilize soils by additives. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | 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. Realizes the social effects of identified solutions for geological problems. Identifies, defines, formulizes and solves engineering problems. Chooses and applies the appropriate analytical and modelling techniques for this purpose. | |
| PLO02 | - | 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 | |
| PLO03 | - | Thinks, interprets, analyzes and synthesizes geological events in 3D. Chooses and applies necessary methods and instruments for engineering applications. Uses the information technology effectively. | |
| PLO04 | - | Designs and performs experiments, collects data and interprets the results. | |
| PLO05 | - | Works and undertakes responsibility in solving geological problems both individually and in multidiciplinary working groups | |
| PLO06 | - | 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 | |
| PLO07 | - | 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. | |
| PLO08 | - | 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. Has an awareness of entrepreneuring and innovative subjects; knows and finds solutions for the new century. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to soil types and improvment techniques | Reading the related subjects in the suggested course book | |
| 2 | Compaction technics; vibro, dynamic, blasting | Reading the related subjects in the suggested course book | |
| 3 | Compaction technics; vibro, dynamic, blasting | Reading the related subjects in the suggested course book | |
| 4 | Removing weak soils and back fill | Reading the related subjects in the suggested course book | |
| 5 | Acceleration of consolidation; pre-loading, sand drains, prefabricated vertical drains | Reading the related subjects in the suggested course book | |
| 6 | Injection, stone columns | Reading the related subjects in the suggested course book | |
| 7 | Thermal processes; stabilization in high temperatures, soil freezing | Reading the related subjects in the suggested course book | |
| 8 | Mid-term Exam | Studying the subjects covered up to the exam | |
| 9 | Stabilization with additives; mechanical stabilization | Reading the related subjects in the suggested course book | |
| 10 | Cement stabilization, stabilization with lime | Reading the related subjects in the suggested course book | |
| 11 | Bitumen stabilization, flying ash stabilization | Reading the related subjects in the suggested course book | |
| 12 | Stabilization with used tire-chips (Experiment) | Reading the related subjects in the suggested course book and obtain the test material from the copy center | |
| 13 | Deep mixing method | Reading the related subjects in the suggested course book | |
| 14 | Geosynthetics | Reading the related subjects in the suggested course book | |
| 15 | Control of the soil improvment; Laboratory, field and geophysical methods | Reading the related subjects in the suggested course book | |
| 16 | Final Exam | Studying the subjects covered up to the exam | |
| 17 | Final Exam | Studying the subjects covered up to the exam |
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 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 7 | 2 | 14 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 74 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 2,96 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||