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| Code | JS422 |
| Name | Soil Improvement Methods |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 8. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 2 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 |
1 2 Arş.Gör.Dr. Emre PINARCI (A Group) (Asst. Ins.) |
Course Goal / Objective
To teach the Improvement/stabilization of weak soils, methods of improvement and control techniques of improvement.
Course Content
Introduction, compaction, consolidation, removing and backfilling, Injection, stone columns, thermal processes, stabilization with additives (limes, flying ash, tire-chips etc.), geosynthetics, control of soil improvment
Course Precondition
Taken JZ 317 Soil Mechanics I undergraduate course
Resources
Çetin et al., 2005. Geotechnical Field Investigation (Clayton et al, 1995)
Notes
Holtz and Kovacs, 1981. An Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Gains the ability to stabilize/improve soils by means of different compaction techniques. |
| LO02 | Gains the ability to improve soils by the consolidation technique |
| LO03 | Gains the ability to improve soils by the Injection, stone columns, thermal processes techniques. |
| LO04 | Gains the ability to control and stabilize soils by additives. |
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. | 2 |
| 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. | 3 |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | The ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; ability to work individually. | 1 |
| 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. | 2 |
| 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. | 1 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to soil types and improvment techniques | Reading the related subjects in the suggested course book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Compaction technics; vibro, dynamic, blasting | Reading the related subjects in the suggested course book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Compaction technics; vibro, dynamic, blasting (continued) | Reading the related subjects in the suggested course book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | Removing weak soils and back fill | Reading the related subjects in the suggested course book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | Acceleration of consolidation; pre-loading, sand drains, prefabricated vertical drains | Reading the related subjects in the suggested course book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 6 | Injection, stone columns | Reading the related subjects in the suggested course book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | Thermal processes; stabilization in high temperatures, soil freezing | Reading the related subjects in the suggested course book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Sınava kadar işlenen konuların çalışılması | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Stabilization with additives; mechanical stabilization | Reading the related subjects in the suggested course book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 10 | Cement stabilization, stabilization with lime | Reading the related subjects in the suggested course book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 11 | Bitumen stabilization, flying ash stabilization | Reading the related subjects in the suggested course book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Stabilization with used tire-chips (Experiment) | Reading the related subjects in the suggested course book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | Deep mixing method | Reading the related subjects in the suggested course book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 14 | Geosynthetics | Reading the related subjects in the suggested course book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 15 | Control of the soil improvment; Laboratory, field and geophysical methods | Reading the related subjects in the suggested course book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 16 | Term Exams | Reading the related subjects in the suggested course book | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Studying the subjects covered 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 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 54 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 2,16 | ||
| ECTS | 2 ECTS | ||