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| Code | JS436 |
| Name | Landslides and Slope Stability |
| 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. TOLGA ÇAN |
| Course Instructor |
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Course Goal / Objective
Teaching the essential geological and geotechnical concepts about the landslides and slope stability evaluations
Course Content
Essential geological and geotechnical concepts about the landslides and slope stability evaluations
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Landslide Handbook, A guide to understand Landslides USGS Circular 1325
Notes
Soil strength and slope stability / J. Michael Duncan, Stephen G. Wright.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Can classify the landslides according to yhe rate of movement, type and material type |
| LO02 | Can define essential physical and mechanical properties of materials in slope stability applications |
| LO03 | Uses slope stability methods |
| LO04 | Slope stability modelling using softwares |
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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | 4 |
| 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. | 3 |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | 4 |
| 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. | 2 |
| 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. | 3 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classification of landslide regarding rate of movement, type and material type | Exposition | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Causes of landslide and slope instabilities | Exposition | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Essential parameters in slope stability applications (physical properties) | Exposition | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | Essential parameters in slope stability applications (mechanical properties) | Exposition | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | Failure mechanms used for soil and rock materials | Exposition, Exercise practise | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösterip Yaptırma, Anlatım |
| 6 | Slope stability analyses methods | Exposition, Exercise practise | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösteri |
| 7 | Infinite slope stability | Exposition, Exercise practise | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Written exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Limit equilibrium methods and Swedish method | Exposition, Exercise practise | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 10 | Bishop and generalised slice method | Exposition, Exercise practise | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 11 | Hand calculation of simple slope stability models | Exposition, Exercise practise | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 12 | Slope stability modelling using software | Exposition, Exercise practise | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 13 | Sensitivity analyses in slope stability | Exposition, Exercise practise | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 14 | Slope stability calculations under dynamic loading | Exposition, Exercise practise | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 15 | Stabilization of slopes | Exposition, Exercise practise | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Written exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Written 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 | ||