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| Unit | FACULTY OF ENGINEERING |
| GEOLOGY ENGINEERING PR. | |
| Code | JZ405 |
| Name | Soil Mechanics II |
| Term | 2019-2020 Academic Year |
| Semester | 7. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-1 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2.5 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. HASAN ÇETİN |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. HASAN ÇETİN
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
To teach the determination of compaction, consolidation, unconfined compression, triaxial and direct shear properties of soils, calculations of bearing capacity and settlement.
Course Content
Compaction characteristics of soils, Strengths of soils, uniaxial and triaxial strengths (unconsolidated undrained, consolidated undrained, consolidated drained), direct shear strength (unconsolidated undrained, consolidated undrained, consolidated drained), consolidation, bearing capacity of soils, settlement calculations.
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Proktor deneyleri ile zeminlerin kompaksiyon özellikerini belirler ve yorumlar |
| LO02 | Determines and evaluates unconfined compression, triaxial and direct shear strenght properties of soils doing by related strenght tests. |
| LO03 | Determines and practices preconsolidation pressure, overconsolidation ratio (OCR) and consolidation indexes and understands soil memory phenomenon by doing consolidation test. |
| LO04 | Calculates bearing capacity and settlement of 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. | 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 | 2 |
| 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. | 4 |
| PLO04 | - | Designs and performs experiments, collects data and interprets the results. | 5 |
| PLO05 | - | Works and undertakes responsibility in solving geological problems both individually and in multidiciplinary working groups | 5 |
| 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 | 5 |
| 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. | 4 |
| 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 | Compaction on soils, Maximum dry unit weight and optimum water content | Reading related sections of the suggested course books and obtaining test material from the copy center | |
| 2 | Soil structure (fabric) and compaction relationships, diffrence between compaction and consolidation | Reading related sections of the suggested course books | |
| 3 | Unconfined compression strenght of soils | Reading related sections of the suggested course books and obtaining test material from the copy center | |
| 4 | Direct Shear strenght of soils, UU, CU ve CD shear strenghts | Reading related sections of the suggested course books and obtaining test material from the copy center | |
| 5 | Triaxial strenght of soils, UU, CU ve CD triaxial strenghts | Reading related sections of the suggested course books and obtaining test material from the copy center | |
| 6 | Diffrences of triaxial, unconfined compression and shear strenghts, application conditions | Reading related sections of the suggested course books | |
| 7 | Consolidation of soils, consolidation ratio, preconsolidation pressure | Reading related sections of the suggested course books and obtaining test material from the copy center | |
| 8 | Mid-term Exam | Studying the subjects covered up to the exam | |
| 9 | Overconsolidation of soils and causes of overconsolidation | Reading related sections of the suggested course books | |
| 10 | Consolidation indexes (Cc, Cv, Mv, av) | Reading related sections of the suggested course books and obtaining test material from the copy center | |
| 11 | Log-time method | Reading related sections of the suggested course books and obtaining test material from the copy center | |
| 12 | Square Root - time method | Reading related sections of the suggested course books and obtaining test material from the copy center | |
| 13 | Validitiy conditions of soil tests, preferency reasons according to project and field conditions | Reading related sections of the suggested course books | |
| 14 | Bearing capacity calculations of soils | Reading related sections of the suggested course books | |
| 15 | Settlement calculations of soils | Reading related sections of the suggested course books | |
| 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 | 50 | 20 |
| 1. Performance Task (Laboratory) | 50 | 20 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |