JS318 Earthquake and Active Fault Applications in Engineering Projects

2 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 6. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Unit FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
GEOLOGY ENGINEERING PR.
Code JS318
Name Earthquake and Active Fault Applications in Engineering Projects
Term 2020-2021 Academic Year
Semester 6. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 2 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Label E Elective
Mode of study Uzaktan 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

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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 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and subjects specific to the discipline of geological engineering; ability to apply theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas to complex engineering problems.
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal The ability to identify, define, analyze, formulate, select (or develop) solution models and solve complex geology and geological engineering problems with the acquired knowledge. 5
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal The ability to design and implement a complex system, process, device or product related to Geology and Geological Engineering using modern design methods to meet the needs under realistic constraints and conditions.
PLO04 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik The ability to develop, select, and use modern techniques and tools required for the analysis and solution of a complex problem encountered in Geology and Geological Engineering applications and the ability to use information technologies effectively.
PLO05 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik The ability to design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results, and design and conduct experiments to investigate complex engineering problems or research topics specific to the discipline of Geology and Geological Engineering. 1
PLO06 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği The ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
PLO07 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı The ability to communicate effectively in oral and written Turkish; knowledge of at least one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
PLO08 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; the ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously renew oneself.
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Acting in accordance with ethical principles when solving engineering problems, awareness of professional and ethical responsibility; knowledge of standards used in engineering practice. 3
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Knowledge of business life practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; knowledge of sustainable development.
PLO11 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Knowledge about the global and societal effects on health, environment and safety in the solution of Geology and Geological Engineering applications and the problems of the era reflected in the field of engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.


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 Testing
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 Testing
17 Term Exams Testing


Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria

Assessment Type Midterm / Year Impact End of Term / End of Year Impact
1. Homework 100 40
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 2 28
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 1 14
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 4 4
Final Exam 1 8 8
Total Workload (Hour) 54
Total Workload / 25 (h) 2,16
ECTS 2 ECTS

Update Time: 29.04.2025 03:42