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| 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: Anlatım |
| 2 | Consolidation settlement | Reading the related subjects in the suggested course book and reporting the weekly progress on the test | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Over Consolidation Ratio (OCR) | Reading the related subjects in the suggested course book and reporting the weekly progress on the test | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | Preconsolidation stress | Reading the related subjects in the suggested course book and reporting the weekly progress on the test | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | Consolidation rate | Reading the related subjects in the suggested course book and reporting the weekly progress on the test | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 6 | Log-time method | Reading the related subjects in the suggested course book and reporting the weekly progress on the test | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | Square-root-time method | Reading the related subjects in the suggested course book and reporting the weekly progress on the test | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Studying the subjects and the test results covered up to the exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 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: Anlatım |
| 10 | Compression Index (Cc) | Reading the related subjects in the suggested course book and reporting the weekly progress on the test | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 11 | Coefficient of Consolidation (Cv) | Reading the related subjects in the suggested course book and reporting the weekly progress on the test | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Coefficient of Compressibility (av) | Reading the related subjects in the suggested course book and reporting the weekly progress on the test | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 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: Anlatım |
| 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: Anlatım |
| 15 | Triaxial failure envelope | Reading the related subjects in the suggested course book and submitting the reports of the tests | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 16 | Term Exams | Studying the subjects and the test results covered up to the exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Studying the subjects and the test results covered up to the exam | 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 | 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 | ||