Information
| Unit | INSTITUTE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES | 
| CIVIL ENGINEERING (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) | |
| Code | İM018 | 
| Name | Field Tests and Assessment in Geotechnical Engineering | 
| Term | 2023-2024 Academic Year | 
| Term | Spring | 
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) | 
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | 
| National Credit | 3 National Credit | 
| Teaching Language | Türkçe | 
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi | 
| Type | Normal | 
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim | 
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. BAKİ BAĞRIAÇIK | 
| Course Instructor | 
                                             The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet. 
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Course Goal / Objective
In-situ tests in order to determine engineering properties of soils, equipment and procedures, evaluation techniques, geotechnical parameters obtained from in-situ tests, and significance of these parameters in geotechnical engineering and foundation design comprehend.
Course Content
Geotechnical engineering site investigation, geotechnical borings, in-situ tests and their interpretation and assessment, equipment, procedure, technical standard, calculation geotechnical parameters, foundation design with in-situ test results
Course Precondition
Not available.
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Lecture Notes
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Lecture Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes | 
|---|---|
| LO01 | Comprehend the equipment, methods and specifications used in field experiments in detail. | 
| LO02 | Evaluates and evaluates the results of experiments. | 
| LO03 | Obtains the ground parameters from the test data. | 
| LO04 | Review and interpret the basic designs in geotechnical engineering. | 
| LO05 | Knows geotechnical research methods and procedures. | 
| LO06 | Calculation of geotechnical parameters. | 
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. | 3 | 
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Gain required knowledge through scientific research in the field of engineering, evaluate, interpret and apply data. | 4 | 
| 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. | 3 | 
| PLO05 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Design and implement analytical modeling and experimental research and solve complex situations encountered in this process. | |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Develop new and / or original ideas and methods; develop innovative solutions for the system, part, and process design. | 3 | 
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Have learning skills. | |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Be aware of innovative developments in the field of civil engineering, and analyse and learn them when needed. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | ransfer process and results of the projects in the field of civil engineering or on national and international platforms in written or oral form. | 4 | 
| 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. | |
| PLO12 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Oversee social, scientific and ethical values in all professional platforms. | 
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods | 
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Geotechnical investigation methods and procedures | Not available. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap  | 
                                
| 2 | Geotechnical exploration: boring, drilling, probing and sampling, disturbance | Evaluation of the Previous Course | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım  | 
                                
| 3 | Standard Penetration test, geotechnic design with SPT | Evaluation of the Previous Course | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım  | 
                                
| 4 | Cone penetration test, design with CPT results | Evaluation of the Previous Course | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım  | 
                                
| 5 | Plate loading test | Evaluation of the Previous Course | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap  | 
                                
| 6 | Field CBR Test | Evaluation of the Previous Course | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım  | 
                                
| 7 | Field vane test | Evaluation of the Previous Course | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap  | 
                                
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Evaluation of the Previous Courses | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım  | 
                                
| 9 | Pressuremeter test, design with PMT results | Evaluation of the Previous Course | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap  | 
                                
| 10 | Dilatometer test | Evaluation of the Previous Course | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap  | 
                                
| 11 | Determination of dynamic properties of soil with in-situ tests | Evaluation of the Previous Course | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap  | 
                                
| 12 | Estimating the permeability coefficient in the field | Evaluation of the Previous Course | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap  | 
                                
| 13 | Field measurement systems | Evaluation of the Previous Course | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap  | 
                                
| 14 | Geophysical methods | Evaluation of the Previous Course | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap  | 
                                
| 15 | Geotechnical report preparation | Evaluation of the Previous Course | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap  | 
                                
| 16 | Term Exams | Evaluation of the Previous Courses | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap  | 
                                
| 17 | Term Exams | Evaluation of the Previous Courses | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap  | 
                                
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 | 6 | 10 | 60 | 
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 
| Final Exam | 1 | 18 | 18 | 
| Total Workload (Hour) | 162 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,48 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||