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| Code | JZ317 |
| Name | Soil Mechanics II |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 5. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-1 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. HASAN ÇETİN |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. HASAN ÇETİN
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
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
None
Resources
Holtz and Kovacs, 1981. An Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering
Notes
Coduto, D. P., 1999. Geotechnical Engineering
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 and evaluates their engineering beviors preliminarily |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and subjects specific to the discipline of geological engineering; ability to apply theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas to complex engineering problems. | 3 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | The ability to identify, define, analyze, formulate, select (or develop) solution models and solve complex geology and geological engineering problems with the acquired knowledge. | 3 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | The ability to design and implement a complex system, process, device or product related to Geology and Geological Engineering using modern design methods to meet the needs under realistic constraints and conditions. | 1 |
| PLO04 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | The ability to develop, select, and use modern techniques and tools required for the analysis and solution of a complex problem encountered in Geology and Geological Engineering applications and the ability to use information technologies effectively. | |
| PLO05 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | The ability to design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results, and design and conduct experiments to investigate complex engineering problems or research topics specific to the discipline of Geology and Geological Engineering. | 2 |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | The ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; ability to work individually. | |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | The ability to communicate effectively in oral and written Turkish; knowledge of at least one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions. | 1 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; the ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously renew oneself. | 1 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Acting in accordance with ethical principles when solving engineering problems, awareness of professional and ethical responsibility; knowledge of standards used in engineering practice. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Knowledge of business life practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; knowledge of sustainable development. | 3 |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knowledge about the global and societal effects on health, environment and safety in the solution of Geology and Geological Engineering applications and the problems of the era reflected in the field of engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. |
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 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 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 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 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 | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | Soil water | Reading related sections of the suggested course books and also, attendance with suitable field outfit for soil sampling in the field | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | Phase analysis | Reading related sections of the suggested course books and also, attendance with suitable field outfit for soil sampling in the field | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 6 | Unit weights | Reading related sections of the suggested course books and also, attendance with suitable field outfit for soil sampling in the field | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | Specific Gravity | Reading related sections of the suggested course books and also, attendance with suitable field outfit for soil sampling in the field | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Studying the subjects and performed tests up to the exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Atterberg Limits, Liquid limit | Reading related sections of the suggested course books and obtaining test material from the copy center | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 10 | Plastic Limit, Plasticity index | Reading related sections of the suggested course books and obtaining test material from the copy center | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 11 | Shrinkage Limit | Reading related sections of the suggested course books and obtaining test material from the copy center | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Engineering properties of Atterberg Limits | Reading related sections of the suggested course books and obtaining test material from the copy center | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | Grain size analysis, Sieve analysis | Reading related sections of the suggested course books and obtaining test material from the copy center | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 14 | Hydrometer analysis | Reading related sections of the suggested course books and obtaining test material from the copy center | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 15 | USCS, TS and AASHTO classifications | Reading related sections of the suggested course books and obtaining test material from the copy center | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 16 | Term Exams | Studying the subjects and performed tests up to the exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Studying the subjects and performed tests up to the exam | 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 | 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 | ||