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| Unit | ALADAĞ VOCATIONAL SCHOOL |
| Code | MDS205 |
| Name | Rock and Soil Mechanics |
| Term | 2017-2018 Academic Year |
| Semester | 3. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Ön Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Öğr. Gör. Dr. SEDA DEMİRCİ |
| Course Instructor |
Öğr. Gör. Dr. SEDA DEMİRCİ
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
To provide students with a fundamental background in theoretical and applied rock mechanics with emphasis on problem-solving in rock engineering as well as an ability to conduct laboratory experiments and interpret the results.To teach soil mechanics, the physical and mechanical properties of soils and solve the engineering problems on soil mechanics.
Course Content
Basic descriptions and concepts/ Stresses on the ground/ analysis of stress and strain/ Physical and mechanical properties of rock material and rock mass/ Rock mass classifications/ Rock failure criteria/ Stresses on the underground openings and measurement/ laboratory experiments./ Engineering problems related to soils/concept/Compressibility and consolidation theory/Triaxial compression and shear strength/
Course Precondition
Yok
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Defines the concepts related to rock engineering |
| LO02 | List the engineering properties of rocks and laboratory experiments |
| LO03 | Gains competence on soil researches for different types of engineering applications |
| LO04 | Prepares soil mechanics experiments |
| LO05 | Identifies geoscience problems |
| LO06 | Shows solutions to slope problems |
| LO07 | Performs rock mechanics experiments |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | The basic concepts of mining are defined. | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Comprehends the principles and methods of occupational health and safety in mining. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | It explains the technical specifications of the tools required for mining applications. | |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Gains the ability to solve the problems encountered in the field individually and as a member of a multidisciplinary working group. | 4 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses current techniques and tools in the field of basic mining effectively in applied courses. | 3 |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | It determines the distinctive features of minerals and ores using mining applications and can report the results it finds. | |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Can draw technical equipment in the mining area by using the basic computer and using the computer effectively. | 3 |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Gains modeling and solution skills by defining the problems in the field of mining with the help of scientific data. | |
| PLO09 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses basic measurement techniques in the mining field by adhering to scientific methods. | 3 |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Applies the technological methods used in the discovery, extraction and enrichment phases of the mines. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | It constantly improves itself by following the innovations in science and technology in the field of mining with the foreign language it has learned. | 2 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Uses databases and other information sources in the light of the knowledge and experience gained | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Uses at least one foreign language at general level for effective oral and written communication. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Supports the understanding of professional and ethical responsibility. | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Defines the legal consequences of the events that may occur in the mining operation. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction, basic descriptions and concepts | Lecture notes | |
| 2 | Stress and strain | Lecture notes | |
| 3 | Rock behaviour | Lecture notes | |
| 4 | Rock failure criterias | Lecture notes | |
| 5 | Ground stresses and stress distributions | Lecture notes | |
| 6 | Rock and mass classifications | Lecture notes | |
| 7 | Physical and mechanical properties of rock and laboratory experiments | Lecture notes | |
| 8 | Midterm Examination | Lecture notes | |
| 9 | Physical and mechanical properties of rock and laboratory experiments | Lecture notes | |
| 10 | Introduction to Soil Mechanics | Lecture notes | |
| 11 | Physical Properties of Soils, Weight and Volume Relationships of soils. | Lecture notes | |
| 12 | Physical Properties of Soils and Experiments of determination of these properties (laboratory) | Lecture notes | |
| 13 | Plasticity Properties of Soil and Determination of these properties Experiments | Lecture notes | |
| 14 | Physical and Index Properties of Soils | Lecture notes | |
| 15 | Classification of Soil and sample applications and Theory of compaction and consolidation, consolidation experiment | Lecture notes | |
| 16 | Final Examination | Lecture notes | |
| 17 | Final Examination | Lecture notes |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
Current term shares have not yet been determined. Shares of the previous term are shown.
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 80 | 32 |
| 1. Homework | 20 | 8 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 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) | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 73 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 2,92 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||