İM0023 Geosynthetic Applications in Geotecnical Engineering

6 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- . Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Code İM0023
Name Geosynthetic Applications in Geotecnical Engineering
Semester . Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 6 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Doktora Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
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Course Goal

Geotechnical Eng. of Geosynthetic Materials. Applications

Course Content

Use of geosynthetics in geotechnical projects, Civil and Environmental Applications of Geosynthetics, Performance Properties of Geogrids

Course Precondition

For geotechnical designs, first of all, to have taken the necessary undergraduate and or postgraduate courses in basic soil mechanics and geotechnical subjects.

Resources

Reinforced Soil Engineering Advances in Research and Practice

Notes

Designing with Geosynthetics (Robert M. Koerner)


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Within the scope of the course, the student learns to analyze and evaluate and develop a project at the doctoral level.
LO02 The student receives comprehensive information about the types of geosynthetics and their application areas.
LO03 The student learns the design of geogrid type materials in transportation structures and foundation filling works.
LO04 Student learns the design of geocell type materials in retaining structure studies.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Have knowledge and understanding at advanced level providing required basis for original projects in the field of civil engineering based on qualifications gained at undergraduate level.
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Gain required knowledge through scientific research in the field of engineering, evaluate, interpret and apply data. 5
PLO03 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Be aware of new and emerging applications,examine and learn where necessary.
PLO04 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Construct engineering problems, develop strategies to solve them, and apply innovative methods for solutions. 4
PLO05 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Design and implement analytical modeling and experimental research and solve complex situations encountered in this process. 5
PLO06 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Develop new and / or original ideas and methods; develop innovative solutions for the system, part, and process design.
PLO07 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Have learning skills. 3
PLO08 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Be aware of innovative developments in the field of civil engineering, and analyse and learn them when needed. 4
PLO09 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı ransfer process and results of the projects in the field of civil engineering or on national and international platforms in written or oral form.
PLO10 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Have knowledge in current techniques and methods applied in civil engineering. 4
PLO11 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Use computer software as well as information and communication technologies at the level required in the field of civil engineering. 3
PLO12 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Oversee social, scientific and ethical values in all professional platforms.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Use of geosynthetics in geotechnical projects Lecture notes and books etc. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
2 Performance Properties of Geogrids Lecture notes and books etc. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
3 Modeling the Time-Dependent Behavior of Geosynthetically Reinforced Soil Structures with Cohesive Backfill Lecture notes and books etc. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
4 Application of Sliding Block Concept to Geosynthetic-Constructed Facilities Lecture notes and books etc. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
5 Examination of sample projects-1 from the field Lecture notes and books etc. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Proje Temelli Öğrenme
6 Displacement Monitoring at Verrand High Reinforced Soil Structure Lecture notes and books etc. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
7 State of the Practice: Past, Current, and Future Perspectives of Reinforced Soil Retaining Structures in Turkey Lecture notes and books etc. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
8 Mid-Term Exam Lecture notes and books etc. Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Ödev
9 Recent Experiences of Reinforced Soil Retaining Structures in China Lecture notes and books etc. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
10 Large-Scale Reinforced Clay Walls Backfilled with Clay at Cheng Kung University Lecture notes and books etc. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
11 Examination of sample projects-2 from the field Lecture notes and books etc. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Proje Temelli Öğrenme
12 Geotextile Reinforced Abutments on Soft Foundation Lecture notes and books etc. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
13 Geosynthetic Reinforcement in the Mitigation of Pipeline Flotation Lecture notes and books etc. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
14 Practice and Research of Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil Walls in Australia Lecture notes and books etc. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
15 Examination of sample projects-3 from the field Lecture notes and books etc. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Proje Temelli Öğrenme
16 Term Exams Lecture notes and books etc. Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Ödev
17 Term Exams Lecture notes and books etc. Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Ödev


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 5 70
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 15 15
Final Exam 1 30 30
Total Workload (Hour) 157
Total Workload / 25 (h) 6,28
ECTS 6 ECTS