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| Unit | FACULTY OF ENGINEERING |
| GEOLOGY ENGINEERING PR. | |
| Code | JZ302 |
| Name | Soil Mechanics I |
| Term | 2017-2018 Academic Year |
| Semester | 6. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-1 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2.5 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Üniversite Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. HASAN ÇETİN |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. HASAN ÇETİN
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
To teach the recognition of soils, classification, determining physicial, mechanic and consistency properties of soils.
Course Content
Introduction, definitions, soil formation, soil types, clays and clay types, engineering properties of clays, soil water types, grain size analysis, atterberg limits, soil classification
Course Precondition
Yok
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Recognizes soils and takes disturbed and undisturbed soil samples |
| LO02 | Determines physicial (unit weights, porosity, void ratio, degree of saturation, water content) and consistency (Liquid limit, Plastic limit, Shrinkage Limit and Plastisity index) properties by doing related tests and calculations. |
| LO03 | Determines the grain size of soils by doing grain size analysis (sieve and hydrometer) and calculations. |
| LO04 | Classifies soils. |
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, history of soil mechanics, life of Dr. Karl Terzaghi, introduction of laboratory tools. | Reading related sections of the suggested course books | |
| 2 | Introduction, classification and sampling of soils, protection and transportation of soil samples. | Reading related sections of the suggested course books and also, attendance with suitable field outfit for soil sampling in the field | |
| 3 | Clays as a constituent of soils and theilr engineering properties | Reading related sections of the suggested course books | |
| 4 | Soil water | Reading related sections of the suggested course books and obtaining test material from the copy center | |
| 5 | Phase analysis | Reading related sections of the suggested course books and obtaining test material from the copy center | |
| 6 | Unit weights | Reading related sections of the suggested course books and obtaining test material from the copy center | |
| 7 | Specific Gravity | Reading related sections of the suggested course books and obtaining test material from the copy center | |
| 8 | Mid-term Exam | Studying the subjects and performed tests up to the exam | |
| 9 | Atterberg Limits, Liquid limit | Reading related sections of the suggested course books and obtaining test material from the copy center | |
| 10 | Plastic Limit, Plasticity index | Reading related sections of the suggested course books and obtaining test material from the copy center | |
| 11 | Shrinkage Limit | Reading related sections of the suggested course books and obtaining test material from the copy center | |
| 12 | Engineering properties of Atterberg Limits | Reading related sections of the suggested course books and obtaining test material from the copy center | |
| 13 | Grain size analysis, Sieve analysis | Reading related sections of the suggested course books and obtaining test material from the copy center | |
| 14 | Hydrometer analysis | Reading related sections of the suggested course books and obtaining test material from the copy center | |
| 15 | USCS, TS and AASHTO classifications | Reading related sections of the suggested course books and obtaining test material from the copy center | |
| 16 | Final Exam | Studying the subjects and performed tests up to the exam | |
| 17 | Final Exam | Studying the subjects and performed tests up to the exam |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 50 | 20 |
| 1. Performance Task (Laboratory) | 50 | 20 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |