Information
Code | IMS436 |
Name | Soil Dynamics |
Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
Semester | 8. Semester |
Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
ECTS | 5 ECTS |
National Credit | 3 National Credit |
Teaching Language | Türkçe |
Level | Lisans Dersi |
Type | Normal |
Label | E Elective |
Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. ABDULAZİM YILDIZ |
Course Instructor |
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Course Goal / Objective
Understanding the problems with soil dynamics.
Course Content
Occurrence of Earthquakes, Single and Multi-Degree of Freedom Vibrations, Wave Propagation in Soils, Dynamic Soil Parameters, Behaviour of Soils under the Dynamic Loads, Liquefaction
Course Precondition
To have taken soil mechanics and dynamics courses
Resources
Principles of soil dynamics (M. Braja Das)
Notes
Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering
Course Learning Outcomes
Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
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LO01 | Having knowledge of the occurrence of earthquakes. |
LO02 | Having knowledge about the vibration theory. |
LO03 | Having knowledge about dynamic loads. |
LO04 | Having basic knowledge about the dynamic behaviour of soils. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
---|---|---|---|
PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has the basic knowledge of math, science and civil engineering | 4 |
PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has a good commman of basic concepts, theories and principles in civil engineering. | |
PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Independently reviews and learns the applications, makes a critical assessment of the problems faced with, selects the proper technique to formulate problems and propose solutions | 4 |
PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Designs a system, a component or a process in order to meet the needs of various engineering problems within technical, economic, environmental, manufacturability, sustainability limitations. | |
PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Selects and uses the modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering practice | 5 |
PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Designs and carries out experiments in the fields of civil engineering, and interprets the results and the data obtained from the experiments | 5 |
PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Gains the abiltiy to work effectively as a member in interdisciplinary teams | |
PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Identifies proper sources of information and databases, reaches them and uses them efficiently. | |
PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Follows the advancements in science and technology being aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and continuously improves her/himself. | |
PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses the computers and information technologies related with civil engineering actively. | 3 |
PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Gains the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. | 3 |
PLO12 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Communicates using technical drawing | 4 |
PLO13 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Constantly improves her/himself by identifying the training needs in scientific, cultural, artistic and social fields. | |
PLO14 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Continuously improves her/himself by defining necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas besides the occupational requirements. | 4 |
PLO15 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has an understanding of entrepreneurship and innovation subjects, and is knowledgeable of contemporary issues. | |
PLO16 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility | |
PLO17 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has the required knowledge in project management, workplace practices, employee health, environmental and occupational safety; and the legal implications of engineering applications. | 5 |
Week Plan
Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Occurrence of Earthquakes, Vibrations, Single and Multi-Degree of Freedom Vibrations, | Lecture Notes | |
2 | Wave Propagation in Soils | Lecture Notes | |
3 | Earthquakes | Lecture Notes | |
4 | Dynamic Soil Parameters | Lecture Notes | |
5 | Dynamic Earth Pressure | Lecture Notes | |
6 | Behaviour of Soils under the Dynamic Loads | Lecture Notes | |
7 | Liquefaction | Lecture Notes | |
8 | Mid-Term Exam | Lecture Notes | |
9 | Liquefaction Analyses | Lecture Notes | |
10 | Ground Magnification | Lecture Notes | |
11 | Investigation of an article-1 | Lecture Notes | |
12 | Investigation of an article-2 | Lecture Notes | |
13 | Investigation of an article-3 | Lecture Notes | |
14 | Investigation of an article-4 | Lecture Notes | |
15 | Preparation for the final exam | Lecture Notes | |
16 | Term Exams | Exam | |
17 | Term Exams |
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 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 12 | 12 |
Final Exam | 1 | 18 | 18 |
Total Workload (Hour) | 114 | ||
Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,56 | ||
ECTS | 5 ECTS |