Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF ENGINEERING |
| GEOLOGY ENGINEERING PR. | |
| Code | JS306 |
| Name | Earthquake and active fault applications in engineering projects |
| Term | 2018-2019 Academic Year |
| Semester | 6. 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 | Prof. Dr. HAKAN GÜNEYLİ |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. HAKAN GÜNEYLİ
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
To teach the investigation of the engineering problems on regions of active fault and earthquake.
Course Content
Engineering damages caused by seismic sources such as earthquakes and active faults, and investigation of their geotechnical concept.
Course Precondition
Yok
Resources
Notes
Yeats, R.S., Sieh, K. and Allen, C.R., (2006), Earthquake Geology, 567, Gazi Kitapevi, (Trnslt: Demirtaş, R ve Kayabalı, K.). Day, W.D., (2004), Geoteknikal Earthquake Engineering Handbook, 600, Gazi Kitapevi, (Trnslt: Mollamahmutoğlu, M. ve Kayabalı, K).
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Gets knowledge about Earthquake concept and its seismik effect. |
| LO02 | Learns active faults and the importance of engineering. |
| LO03 | Examines the effects of earthquakes and active faults formed in engineering applications. |
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. | 4 |
| 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 | 3 |
| 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. | 0 |
| PLO04 | - | Designs and performs experiments, collects data and interprets the results. | 0 |
| PLO05 | - | Works and undertakes responsibility in solving geological problems both individually and in multidiciplinary working groups | 4 |
| 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 | 3 |
| 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. | 0 |
| 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. | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Active fault concept | reading | |
| 2 | Criteria to determine the active faults | reading | |
| 3 | Types of earthquakes, active fault zones, and the main earthquake zones in Turkey | reading | |
| 4 | Earthquake mechanisms and their properties | reading | |
| 5 | Types of seismic vawes and its deformation | reading | |
| 6 | Physical processes that occur during an earthquake | reading | |
| 7 | Determining of focal points and seismic sources using earthqukae waves | reading | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Mid-term exam Preparation | |
| 9 | Types of structural damage caused by earthquakes | reading | |
| 10 | Assessment of damage occurred in buildings | reading | |
| 11 | Preparing and understanding of intencity maps | reading | |
| 12 | Geotechnical probems occured in active fault zones | reading | |
| 13 | Engineering damages that occurred during and after the earthquake | reading | |
| 14 | Analogy of liquefaction | reading | |
| 15 | Types of liquefaction and its effects | reading | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Final exam Preparation | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Final exam Preparation |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |