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Information
| Code | JM624 |
| Name | Mechanical properties of freezed soils |
| 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. HAKAN GÜNEYLİ |
Course Goal / Objective
Teaching of soil analysis and problems in cold climate zones
Course Content
Effects of frost on soils. Factors controlling freezing in soils. Investigation of thermoosmosis in soils. Determination of freezing zone, freezing speed and frost line and determination of boundary conditions. Effects of frost thawing on soils. Performing frost penetration studies. Determining the measures against the damages caused by the Don incident.
Course Precondition
Be a bachelor's degree
Resources
Lecture Note-1
Notes
Lecture Note-2
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Understands the effects of frost on the ground. |
| LO02 | Learns the freezing penetration |
| LO03 | Comprehends the Soil analysis in freezing zones |
| LO04 | Learns fine grained soil behavior. |
| LO05 | Learns coarse grained soil behavior. |
| LO06 | Comprehends the cohesion-based frost phenomenon. |
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 | 1 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Have the ability to define the problems of geological engineering in advanced level, formulate and solve them | 1 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Know how to use mathematics, science and engineering knowledge gained at undergraduate level to solve advanced geological engineering problems | 1 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Have the ability to prepare and evaluate projects in geological engineering | |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Have the ability to evaluate scientific and social values for societies and to transfer them to others at every level | 2 |
| 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 | 1 |
| 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 | |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Have the ability to work individually, in a team, and in multidisciplinary fields. | 1 |
| 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 | 2 |
| 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. | 1 |
| 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 | Main principles of soil mechanics | Literature research and reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Main principles of soil mechanics-2 | Literature research and reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Effects of frost on soils | Literature research and reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 4 | Effects of frost on soils-2 | Literature research and reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 5 | Physical processes occurring on the soil during the freezing (cooling) process | Literature research and reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 6 | Physical processes occurring on the soil during the freezing (cooling) process-2 | Literature research and reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | Physical processes occurring on the soil during the freezing (cooling) process-3 | Literature research and reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Literature research and reading | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Soil research tests on frozen soils | Literature research and reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 10 | Soil research tests on frozen soils-2 | Literature research and reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 11 | Soil research tests on frozen soils-3 | Literature research and reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Freeze penetration test | Literature research and reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | Physiomechanical events in the process of dsolution of frozen soils | Literature research and reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 14 | Physiomechanical events in the process of dsolution of frozen soils-2 | Literature research and reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 15 | Soil improvement methods in the frozen regions | Literature research and reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 16 | Term Exams-a | Literature research and reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 17 | Term Exams-b | Literature research and reading | 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 | ||