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| Code | İM007 |
| Name | Laboratory Experiments and Evaluation in Geotechnical Engineering |
| 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 | Doç. Dr. BAKİ BAĞRIAÇIK |
Course Goal / Objective
To be able to categorize the soil components depending on soil index properties, To measure soil properties with Permability, compressibility and shear strength tests, To interpret the soil behavior from laboratory experiments, To be able to discuss laboratory test results in technical reports.
Course Content
Soil Investigation Reports, Soil mineralogy, Soil water content, determination of porosity and void ratio, Soil composition and engineering properties, Compaction test, Permeability tests, Consolidation test, Strength analysis in geotechnical engineering.
Course Precondition
Not available.
Resources
Soil Mechanics Books
Notes
Lecturer Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Understands the basic principles of soil mechanics. |
| LO02 | Categorizes soil components depending on soil index properties. |
| LO03 | Understands the soil consolidation theory. |
| LO04 | Calculates the deformation and settlement on the soil. |
| LO05 | Measures and interprets the engineering properties of the soil. |
| LO06 | Interprets ground behavior from laboratory experiments. |
| LO07 | Discuss laboratory test results in technical reports |
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. | 4 |
| 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. | |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Develop new and / or original ideas and methods; develop innovative solutions for the system, part, and process design. | 3 |
| 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. | 4 |
| 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. | 3 |
| 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. | 3 |
| PLO12 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Oversee social, scientific and ethical values in all professional platforms. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Necessary Definitions for Soil Investigation Report | Not available. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | Soil Investigation Report Contents and Details | Evaluation of the Previous Course | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 3 | Determination of Deficiencies and Deficiencies in Soil Investigation Report | Evaluation of the Previous Course | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 4 | Sieve Analysis Test | Evaluation of the Previous Course | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 5 | Hydrometer Test | Evaluation of the Previous Course | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 6 | Atterberg Limits Test | Evaluation of the Previous Course | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 7 | Compaction Test | Evaluation of the Previous Course | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Evaluation of the Previous Courses | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 9 | Compression Test | Evaluation of the Previous Course | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 10 | Direct Shearing Test | Evaluation of the Previous Course | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 11 | Triaxial Compression Test | Evaluation of the Previous Course | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 12 | Vane Test | Evaluation of the Previous Course | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 13 | Consolidation Test | Evaluation of the Previous Course | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 14 | Reporting and Evaluation of Experiments | Evaluation of the Previous Course | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 15 | General Evaluations and Contribution of Lesson | Evaluation of the Previous Course | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 16 | Term Exams | Evaluation of the Previous Course | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 17 | Term Exams | Evaluation of the Previous Course | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
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 | 6 | 10 | 60 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 162 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,48 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||