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| Code | İM0023 |
| Name | Geosynthetic Applications in Geotecnical Engineering |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall |
| 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 |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | |
| Course Instructor |
Doç. Dr. Ahmet DEMİR
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
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 | ||