IMS438 Ground Improvement

5 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- 8. Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Code IMS438
Name Ground Improvement
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
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. ABDULAZİM YILDIZ
Course Instructor
1 2
Prof. Dr. ABDULAZİM YILDIZ (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

The aim of this course is to introduce ground improvement methods applied in geotechnical engineering

Course Content

Preloading, vertical drains, dynamic compaction, grouting, jet grouting, deep mixing, soil reinforcement, soil nailing, micro piles, reinforced earth, stone columns

Course Precondition

Soil Mechanics 1 and 2

Resources

Ground Improvement — Case Histories

Notes

DEFORMATION ANALYSIS IN SOFT GROUND IMPROVEMENT


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Have sufficient theoretical and practical background for ground imrovement methods in the geotechnical engineering practice
LO02 Have skills and professional background in describing, formulating, modeling and analyzing the geotechnical engineering problem, with a consideration for appropriate analytical solutions in all necessary situations
LO03 Have the ability of designing and conducting experiments, conduction data acquisition and analysis and making conclusions
LO04 Knows geotechnical improvement methods.


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
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 3
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. 4
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
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.
PLO12 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Communicates using technical drawing
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.
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.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Introduce to ground improvement methods Lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
2 Preloading and surcharge Lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
3 Vertical drains Lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
4 Shallow compaction Lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Proje Temelli Öğrenme
5 Dynamic compaction Lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
6 Jet Grouting Lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Proje Temelli Öğrenme
7 Other injection applications Lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
8 Midterm Exam Lecture notes Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Stone Columns Lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Proje Temelli Öğrenme
10 Deep mixing method Lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
11 Reinforced soils Lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
12 Reinforced Earth applications Lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
13 Soil nailing Lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
14 Soil anchorage Lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
15 Micro piles Lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
16 Case studies Lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Proje Temelli Öğrenme
17 Final exam Lecture Notes Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


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

Update Time: 15.05.2024 08:38