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| Code | IMS451 |
| Name | Geotechnical Design |
| Semester | 7. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. ABDULAZİM YILDIZ |
Course Goal
This course aims to give you a broad understanding of the fundamentals of engineering as well as a solid grounding in mathematics, shallow and deep pile foundations, retaining structures and other subjects that will allow you to successfully proceed to the undergraduate level.
Course Content
Field inspection, test methods of land, Shallow foundations: bearing capacity, allowed bearing capacity, settlement, mat foundations, pile foundations, Bored piles, caissons, lateral earth pressure, retaining structures
Course Precondition
Soil Mechanics 1 and 2
Resources
Analysis and design of geotechnical structures
Notes
Soil Mechanics Through Project-Based Learning
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Having knowledge of soil investigation and exploration. |
| LO02 | Having knowledge about geotechnical structures, design and analysis methods. |
| LO03 | Examines the different geotechnical problems of soil mechanics information. |
| LO04 | Having knowledge of foundation settlement. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has the basic knowledge of math, science and civil engineering | 5 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has a good commman of basic concepts, theories and principles in civil engineering. | 4 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Independently reviews and learns the applications, makes a critical assessment of the problems faced with, selects the proper technique to formulate problems and propose solutions | 3 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Designs a system, a component or a process in order to meet the needs of various engineering problems within technical, economic, environmental, manufacturability, sustainability limitations. | 4 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Selects and uses the modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering practice | 4 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Designs and carries out experiments in the fields of civil engineering, and interprets the results and the data obtained from the experiments | |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Gains the abiltiy to work effectively as a member in interdisciplinary teams | |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Identifies proper sources of information and databases, reaches them and uses them efficiently. | |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Follows the advancements in science and technology being aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and continuously improves her/himself. | |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses the computers and information technologies related with civil engineering actively. | |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Gains the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. | |
| PLO12 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Communicates using technical drawing | |
| PLO13 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Constantly improves her/himself by identifying the training needs in scientific, cultural, artistic and social fields. | |
| PLO14 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Continuously improves her/himself by defining necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas besides the occupational requirements. | |
| PLO15 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has an understanding of entrepreneurship and innovation subjects, and is knowledgeable of contemporary issues. | |
| PLO16 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility | |
| PLO17 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has the required knowledge in project management, workplace practices, employee health, environmental and occupational safety; and the legal implications of engineering applications. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Soil and Foundation Engineering, general information about the construction of the basic input | Lecture Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | Soil surveys, soil investigation methods | Lecture Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Probes and field tests | Lecture Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Laboratory tests and other methods of soil investigation | Lecture Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Preparation of Soil Survey reports | Lecture Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Basic materials used in foundatiıon | Lecture Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Introduction to Geotechnical Design | Lecture Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Lecture Notes | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Theorems of bearing capacity of soils and calculation methods | Lecture Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Foundation types and calculations of bearing capacity of shallow foundations | Lecture Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Introduction to deep foundation systems and bearing capacity calculations | Lecture Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Foundation excavation pits and measures to be taken | Lecture Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Structures holding the soil behind them and the design parameters | Lecture Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Sheet piling, anchors, their usages and calculation methods | Lecture Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | Settlements and calculations of foundation consolidations | Lecture Notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Lecture Notes | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Lecture Notes | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 114 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,56 | ||
| ECTS | 5 ECTS | ||