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| Code | JM647 |
| Name | Limit Equilibrium methods in slope stability analyses |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | . Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 4-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 4 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. TOLGA ÇAN |
Course Goal / Objective
To teach the basic Geotechnical concepts on slope stability analysis, failure mechanisms, limit equilibrium slope stability analysis methods mechanics, the general characteristics of the methods of analysis (safety factor, equations and unknowns), Swedish, Bishop, Janbu, Morgenstern-Price, Spencer methods, stability analysis by computer programs.
Course Content
The basic Geotechnical concepts on slope stability analysis. Failure mechanisms. Limit equilibrium slope stability analysis methods mechanics. The general characteristics of the methods of analysis (safety factor, equations and unknowns), Swedish, Bishop, Janbu, Morgenstern-Price, Spencer methods. Stability analysis of computer programs
Course Precondition
none
Resources
Soil strength and slope stability / J. Michael Duncan, Stephen G. Wright.
Notes
Slide programı kullanım kılavuzu
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Knows slope stability analysis, modeling and devises designs |
| LO02 | Learns slope failure mechanisms |
| LO03 | Can determine the shear strength parameters. |
| LO04 | Performs stability analyzes with softwares. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Have advanced hypothetical and applied knowledge in geological engineering fields | 3 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Have the ability to define the problems of geological engineering in advanced level, formulate and solve them | 4 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Know how to use mathematics, science and engineering knowledge gained at undergraduate level to solve advanced geological engineering problems | 4 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Have the ability to prepare and evaluate projects in geological engineering | 3 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Have the ability to evaluate scientific and social values for societies and to transfer them to others at every level | |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Have the ability to do research independently in his/her field as well as in other fields and present the results effectively | |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Have the ability to be aware of life-long learning and follow the innovations in his/her field and to be able to use them efficiently | 3 |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Have the ability to work individually, in a team, and in multidisciplinary fields. | 3 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Have the ability to use modern technologies and computer simulation to develop new projects and solve advanced engineering problems | 4 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Uses the knowledge gained in the field of Geological Engineering, systematic thinking and problem solving skills in interdisciplinary studies. | 3 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Understands the universal and social effects of geological engineering practices. | |
| PLO12 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | It carries the necessary sense of responsibility, professional and ethical responsibility to use natural resources in the most efficient way. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The basic concepts of geotechnical slope stability analysis, | Literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Failure mechanisms. | Literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Limit equilibrium slope stability analysis methods mechanics. | Literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | The general characteristics of stability analysing methods. Stability analysis using computer programs. | Literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 5 | Safety factor, equations and unknowns | Literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 6 | Slice of Sweden | Literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 7 | Bishop | Literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Exam preperation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 9 | Janbu | Literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösterip Yaptırma, Örnek Olay |
| 10 | Morgenstern-Price | Literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 11 | Spencer methods. | Literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 12 | Sensitivity analysis on slope stability calculations. | Literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 13 | The effects of the external load and the support systems on the stability | Literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösterip Yaptırma |
| 14 | Slope stabilization methods | Literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösterip Yaptırma, Örnek Olay, Problem Çözme |
| 15 | Slope stabilization applications | Literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Gösterip Yaptırma, Örnek Olay, Problem Çözme |
| 16 | Term Exams | Exam preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Exam preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 28 | 28 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 152 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,08 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||