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| Code | İM569 |
| Name | Theoretical Soil Mechanics and Soil Models |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | . Semester |
| 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 | Prof. Dr. ABDULAZİM YILDIZ |
Course Goal / Objective
This course aims to teach soil stress-strain relationship, critical state theory, advanced constitutive models, creep behaviour.
Course Content
Soil behaviour, elaticity theory, elasto-plastik behaviour,krip davranış, critical state theory, advanced constitutive models, numerical modelling methods, numerical analyses of geotechnical structure
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Craig’s Soil Mechanics
Notes
Principles of Geotechnical Engineering
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Uses finite element method and numerical modelling techniques in the geotechnical engineering problems |
| LO02 | Learns advanced soil models and geotechnical softwares in the numerical analyses effectively. |
| LO03 | Compares results of numerical analyses with those of analytical solutions to obtain reliable design. |
| LO04 | Students will have knowledge about the basic theories of analytical and numerical techniques used in geotechnics. |
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. | 5 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Gain required knowledge through scientific research in the field of engineering, evaluate, interpret and apply data. | |
| PLO03 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Be aware of new and emerging applications,examine and learn where necessary. | 5 |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Have knowledge in current techniques and methods applied in civil engineering. | |
| 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 | Stress-strain relationship in soils, basic definitions | Slide presentation and discussion | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Elasticity theory | Slide presentation and discussion | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Failure theories | Slide presentation and discussion | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 4 | Yielding in soils | Slide presentation and discussion | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 5 | Elasto-plastic behaviour | Slide presentation and discussion | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 6 | Critical state theory | Slide presentation and discussion | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | Failure and plastic yielding at critical state | Slide presentation and discussion | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 9 | Residuel strength | Slide presentation and discussion | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 10 | Choice of strenght parameters for design | Slide presentation and discussion | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 11 | Cam Clay soil model | Slide presentation and discussion | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 12 | Anisotropy and destructuration | Slide presentation and discussion | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Anlatım |
| 13 | Creep in soils | Slide presentation and discussion | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Numerical analysis of embankments with advanced soil models, homework. | Slide presentation and discussion | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Anlatım |
| 15 | Numerical analysis of deep excavations with advanced soil models, homework. | Slide presentation and discussion | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
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| 17 | Term Exams | 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 | 2 | 5 | 10 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 152 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,08 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||