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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES |
| GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) | |
| Code | JM597 |
| Name | Geomechanics |
| Term | 2018-2019 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall |
| Duration (T+A) | 4-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 4 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. İSMAİL ALTAY ACAR |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
Geomechanics applied to geological engineering
Course Content
Classification of rocks and index properties. Strength and failure criteria. Initial stresses in rocks and their measurement. Weak planes and deformations in rocks. Weathered rocks. Application of computer techniques to geomechanics. Geomechanics applied to geological engineering.
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Classification of rocks and index properties |
| LO02 | Strength and failure criteria |
| LO03 | Initial stresses in rocks and their measurement |
| LO04 | Weak planes and deformations in rocks |
| LO05 | Definition of Weathered rocks |
| LO06 | Application of computer techniques to geomechanics |
| LO07 | Geomechanics applied to geological engineering |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Have advanced hypothetical and applied knowledge in geological engineering fields | |
| PLO02 | - | Have the ability to define the problems of geological engineering in advanced level, formulate and solve them | |
| PLO03 | - | Know how to use mathematics, science and engineering knowledge gained at undergraduate level to solve advanced geological engineering problems | |
| PLO04 | - | Have the ability to prepare and evaluate projects in geological engineering | |
| PLO05 | - | Have the ability to evaluate scientific and social values for societies and to transfer them to others at every level | |
| PLO06 | - | Have the ability to do research independently in his/her field as well as in other fields and present the results effectively | |
| PLO07 | - | Have the ability to be aware of life-long learning and follow the innovations in his/her field and to be able to use them efficiently | |
| PLO08 | - | Have the ability to work individually, in a team, and in multidisciplinary fields. | |
| PLO09 | - | Have the ability to use modern technologies and computer simulation to develop new projects and solve advanced engineering problems | |
| PLO10 | - | Have the ability to use advanced knowledge in geological engineering field to think systematically and solve problems in multidisciplinary approaches | |
| PLO11 | - | Have ethical responsibility to understand universal and social effects for applications of geological engineering and efficient usage of natural resources |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Geomechanics | Presentation: homework | |
| 2 | Principles of Soil and Rock Mechanics | Presentation: homework | |
| 3 | The rock and soil cycle | Presentation: homework | |
| 4 | Effective Stress Concept, Permeability and Seepage | Practice and Application; Performance Evaluation | |
| 5 | Stress and Deformation | Practice and Application; Performance Evaluation | |
| 6 | Strength and failure criteria | Practice and Application; Performance Evaluation | |
| 7 | Computation of stress and strains in a rock and soil mass using finite element method | Question-Answer ; Performance Evaluation | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Problem solving; Written examination | |
| 9 | Model of the Stress-Strain Behaviour of Rock Masses | Project Based Learning; Homework | |
| 10 | Basis for the Considerations due to Swelling | Project Based Learning; Homework | |
| 11 | Conceptual Model of Seepage through a Rock Mass | Practice and Application; Homework | |
| 12 | Analysis of Seepage Flow in a Rock Mass Using the Discrete Model | Practice and Application; Homework | |
| 13 | Traffic Tunnels and Adits | Practice and Application; Homework | |
| 14 | Caverns | Practice and Application; Homework | |
| 15 | Pressure Tunnels | Project-based learning; project / design | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Question-Answer ; Written Examination | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Question-Answer ; Written Examination |