JM641 Advanced Soil Mechanics

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

Information

Code JM641
Name Advanced Soil Mechanics
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. HASAN ÇETİN


Course Goal / Objective

To teach the graduate level subjects of Consolidation and triaxial strength that were not covered during undergraduate level courses.

Course Content

Introduction, history, consolidation, consolidation settlement, Over Consolidation Ratio (OCR), Preconsolidation stress, consolidation rate, Log-time method, Square-root-time method, consolidation coefficients, Coefficient of Volume Change (Mv), Compression Index (Cc), Coefficient of Consolidation (Cv), Coefficient of Compressibility (av), triaxial strength parameters, deviatoric stress, triaxial failure envelope, pore water pressure, effective stress

Course Precondition

Taken undergraduate Soil Mechanics course

Resources

Mitchell, J. K., 1993. Fundamentals of Soil Behavior

Notes

Nagaraj, T.S., 1993. Principles of Testing Soils, Rocks and Concrete


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Learns experimentally how to determine consolidation coefficients, rate, time and methods.
LO02 Learns the triaxial strength parameters experimentally.
LO03 Learns the effective and total stress concepts.
LO04 Learns how to determine the coefficient of consolidation, Cv by Log-Time and Squareroot-Time methods


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
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Have the ability to define the problems of geological engineering in advanced level, formulate and solve them
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 1
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 3
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 3
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Uses the knowledge gained in the field of Geological Engineering, systematic thinking and problem solving skills in interdisciplinary studies. 1
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Understands the universal and social effects of geological engineering practices. 2
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 Introduction, history, consolidation Reading the related subjects in the suggested course book and obtaining the test material from the copy center Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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2 Consolidation settlement Reading the related subjects in the suggested course book and reporting the weekly progress on the test Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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3 Over Consolidation Ratio (OCR) Reading the related subjects in the suggested course book and reporting the weekly progress on the test Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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4 Preconsolidation stress Reading the related subjects in the suggested course book and reporting the weekly progress on the test Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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5 Consolidation rate Reading the related subjects in the suggested course book and reporting the weekly progress on the test Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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6 Log-time method Reading the related subjects in the suggested course book and reporting the weekly progress on the test Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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7 Square-root-time method Reading the related subjects in the suggested course book and reporting the weekly progress on the test Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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8 Mid-Term Exam Studying the subjects and the test results covered up to the exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
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9 Consolidation coefficients, Coefficient of Volume Change (Mv) Reading the related subjects in the suggested course book and reporting the weekly progress on the test Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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10 Compression Index (Cc) Reading the related subjects in the suggested course book and reporting the weekly progress on the test Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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11 Coefficient of Consolidation (Cv) Reading the related subjects in the suggested course book and reporting the weekly progress on the test Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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12 Coefficient of Compressibility (av) Reading the related subjects in the suggested course book and reporting the weekly progress on the test Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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13 Triaxial strength parameters, deviatoric stress Reading the related subjects in the suggested course book and obtaining the test material from the copy center Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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14 Pore water pressure, effective stress Reading the related subjects in the suggested course book and reporting the weekly progress on the test Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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15 Triaxial failure envelope Reading the related subjects in the suggested course book and submitting the reports of the tests Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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16 Term Exams Studying the subjects and the test results covered up to the exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
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17 Term Exams Studying the subjects and the test results covered up to the exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
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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 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 15 15
Final Exam 1 30 30
Total Workload (Hour) 157
Total Workload / 25 (h) 6,28
ECTS 6 ECTS

Update Time: 20.05.2024 11:58