MDZ302 Soil Mechanics

5 ECTS - 2-1 Duration (T+A)- 6. Semester- 2.5 National Credit

Information

Code MDZ302
Name Soil Mechanics
Term 2022-2023 Academic Year
Semester 6. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-1 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 5 ECTS
National Credit 2.5 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. AHMET DAĞ
Course Instructor Prof. Dr. AHMET MAHMUT KILIÇ (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

To teach soil mechanics, the physical and mechanical properties of soils and solve the engineering problems on soil mechanics.

Course Content

Introduction/ Engineering problems related to soils/ Index and physical properties of soils and their engineering classification/Principle of effective stress concept/Compressibility and consolidation theory/Triaxial compression and shear strength/Soil behavior under different stress conditions/Bearing capacity of shallow foundations constructed on soils, settlement concept and related calculation methods.

Course Precondition

MMD101 Matematik

Resources

Lecture Notes and Books

Notes

Internet Resources, Scientific Articles, Seminar, Symposium and Congress Books, Higher Education Theses


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Understands the importance of soil mechanics in mining engineering.
LO02 Gains competence on soil researches for different types of engineering applications.
LO03 Uses physical, mathematical and jeological knowledge on geoscience engineering problems.
LO04 Understands of Physical Properties of Soils,
LO05 Understands of Weight and Volume Relationships of soils.
LO06 Applies the Physical Properties of Soils and Laboratory Experiments for Determining These Properties.
LO07 Applies the Physical Properties of Soils and area Experiments for Determining These Properties.
LO08 Understands Physical and Index Properties of Soils.
LO09 Understands Theory of compaction and consolidation, consolidation experiment.
LO10 Applies the compaction and compaction experiment.
LO11 Applies Soil Improvement Methods, Occupational Health and Safety.
LO12 Applies Occupational Health and Safety Practices for Soil Mechanics .


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Students has sufficient knowledge on theoretical and applied subjects in the light of contemporary knowledge and scientific approaches in the field of mining.
PLO02 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Applies the knowledge she has received in the field of mining in multidisciplinary studies to produce solutions to the problems she has encountered. 2
PLO03 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Analyzes problems with the help of up-to-date information and makes inferences for solutions. 2
PLO04 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı It applies physical, chemical, mechanical and mineralogical analyzes in accordance with TSE standards in field studies or laboratory conditions.
PLO05 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Has the ability to analyze the engineering plans.
PLO06 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı It dominates the machinery park in mining enterprises and can use them for the execution of mining activities.
PLO07 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Students has the ability to solve the problems she encounters by working individually or in a team with other disciplines. 3
PLO08 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği It constantly follows the developments in the mining field, as it knows that the information is not static.
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği It can use printed publications or databases to obtain the necessary information in mining processes. 1
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği He/she carries out all his/her work in a planned way in order to constantly improve himself/herself and increase her knowledge level.
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Uses computers and other electronic resources in mining.
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Uses at least one foreign language at B1 General Level in order to communicate and access information.
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Performs technical drawings by thinking in three dimensions in the studies she has done in her field.
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği It has the awareness of adhering to moral and ethical values while carrying out its mining activities. 1
PLO15 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği It is aware of the need to prioritize the environment and the health of employees, as it has an infrastructure on Occupational Health and Safety awareness in mining and their legal obligations.
PLO16 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Knows that the solutions to the problems in the mining field affect societies and communities, so they have information about the innovative applications and models developed.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Introduction to Soil Mechanics Lecture notes and sources references indicated Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri, Benzetim, Örnek Olay
2 Physical Properties of Soils Lecture notes and sources references indicated Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösteri, Problem Çözme
3 Soil Properties Lecture notes and sources references indicated Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösteri, Beyin Fırtınası, Problem Çözme
4 Physical Properties of Soils and Experiments of determination of these properties (in situ) Lecture notes and sources references indicated Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösteri, Problem Çözme
5 Solvable Problems Lecture notes and sources references indicated Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösteri, Beyin Fırtınası, Problem Çözme
6 Plasticity Properties of Soil Lecture notes and sources references indicated Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri, Örnek Olay, Problem Çözme
7 Experiments to Determine the Plasticity Properties of Soils Lecture notes and sources references indicated Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösteri, Beyin Fırtınası, Problem Çözme
8 Mid-Term Exam Lecture notes and sources references indicated Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Deney / Laboratuvar, Bireysel Çalışma
9 Physical and Index Properties of Soils Review and problem solving Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösteri, Benzetim, Problem Çözme
10 Sample Applications Lecture notes and sources references indicated Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösteri, Örnek Olay, Deney / Laboratuvar, Problem Çözme
11 Classification of Soil and sample applications Lecture notes and sources references indicated Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösteri, Benzetim, Problem Çözme
12 Theory of compaction and consolidation, consolidation experiment Lecture notes and sources references indicated Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösteri, Örnek Olay, Deney / Laboratuvar, Problem Çözme
13 Compaction and Compaction experiment. Lecture notes and sources references indicated Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Deney / Laboratuvar, Bireysel Çalışma, Problem Çözme
14 Soil Improvement Lecture notes and sources references indicated Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösteri, Deney / Laboratuvar, Bireysel Çalışma, Problem Çözme
15 Occupational Health and Safety Applications in Soil Mechanics Lecture notes and sources references indicated Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri, Problem Çözme
16 Term Exams Review and problem solving Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Bireysel Çalışma
17 Term Exams Review and problem solving Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Bireysel Çalışma


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 12 12
Final Exam 1 18 18
Total Workload (Hour) 116
Total Workload / 25 (h) 4,64
ECTS 5 ECTS

Update Time: 18.11.2022 03:59