JZ317 Soil Mechanics II

4 ECTS - 2-1 Duration (T+A)- 5. Semester- 2.5 National Credit

Information

Unit FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
GEOLOGY ENGINEERING PR.
Code JZ317
Name Soil Mechanics II
Term 2021-2022 Academic Year
Semester 5. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-1 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 4 ECTS
National Credit 2.5 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Lisans Dersi
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)
Arş.Gör. Dr. Emre PINARCI (Güz) (A Group) (Asst. Ins.)


Course Goal / Objective

To teach the recognition of soils, classification, determining physicial, mechanic and consistency properties of soils.

Course Content

Introduction, definitions, soil formation, soil types, clays and clay types, engineering properties of clays, soil water types, grain size analysis, atterberg limits, soil classification

Course Precondition

Resources

Notes



Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Recognizes soils and takes disturbed and undisturbed soil samples
LO02 Determines physicial (unit weights, porosity, void ratio, degree of saturation, water content) and consistency (Liquid limit, Plastic limit, Shrinkage Limit and Plastisity index) properties by doing related tests and calculations.
LO03 Determines the grain size of soils by doing grain size analysis (sieve and hydrometer) and calculations.
LO04 Classifies 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. 0
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 0
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 0
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 0
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. 0


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Introduction, history of soil mechanics, life of Dr. Karl Terzaghi, introduction of laboratory tools. Reading related sections of the suggested course books
2 Introduction, classification and sampling of soils, protection and transportation of soil samples. Reading related sections of the suggested course books and also, attendance with suitable field outfit for soil sampling in the field
3 Clays as a constituent of soils and theilr engineering properties Reading related sections of the suggested course books and also, attendance with suitable field outfit for soil sampling in the field
4 Soil water Reading related sections of the suggested course books and also, attendance with suitable field outfit for soil sampling in the field
5 Phase analysis Reading related sections of the suggested course books and also, attendance with suitable field outfit for soil sampling in the field
6 Unit weights Reading related sections of the suggested course books and also, attendance with suitable field outfit for soil sampling in the field
7 Specific Gravity Reading related sections of the suggested course books and also, attendance with suitable field outfit for soil sampling in the field
8 Mid-Term Exam Studying the subjects and performed tests up to the exam
9 Atterberg Limits, Liquid limit Reading related sections of the suggested course books and obtaining test material from the copy center
10 Plastic Limit, Plasticity index Reading related sections of the suggested course books and obtaining test material from the copy center
11 Shrinkage Limit Reading related sections of the suggested course books and obtaining test material from the copy center
12 Engineering properties of Atterberg Limits Reading related sections of the suggested course books and obtaining test material from the copy center
13 Grain size analysis, Sieve analysis Reading related sections of the suggested course books and obtaining test material from the copy center
14 Hydrometer analysis Reading related sections of the suggested course books and obtaining test material from the copy center
15 USCS, TS and AASHTO classifications Reading related sections of the suggested course books and obtaining test material from the copy center
16 Term Exams Studying the subjects and performed tests up to the exam
17 Term Exams Studying the subjects and performed tests up to the exam


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


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 3 42
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 2 2
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 7 7
Final Exam 1 18 18
Total Workload (Hour) 111
Total Workload / 25 (h) 4,44
ECTS 4 ECTS

Update Time: 29.04.2025 03:42