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| Code | JM039 |
| Name | Soil Improvement Methods |
| 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. SEDAT TÜRKMEN |
Course Goal / Objective
Teaching the improvement methods of weak soils in terms of engineering, methods of application and determination of improvement criteria.
Course Content
What is soil improvement, engineering properties of soils, purpose of soil improvement, classification of soil improvement methods, selection criteria of improvement methods as foundation and material. Geotechnical problems and improvement methods in large engineering structures, evaluation of soil improvement results.
Course Precondition
Knowledge of engineering geology, geotechnical and soil mechanics
Resources
Engineering geology, Geotechnical and soil mechanics textbooks and notes
Notes
sample theses
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Engineering classification of soil |
| LO02 | The concept of purpose and weak ground |
| LO03 | Determination of bearing capacity of soils |
| LO04 | Selection of improvement methods |
| LO05 | Improvement of permeable units |
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 | 2 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Know how to use mathematics, science and engineering knowledge gained at undergraduate level to solve advanced geological engineering problems | 3 |
| 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 | 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 | 4 |
| 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 | 2 |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Have the ability to work individually, in a team, and in multidisciplinary fields. | 2 |
| 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 | 1 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Uses the knowledge gained in the field of Geological Engineering, systematic thinking and problem solving skills in interdisciplinary studies. | 2 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Understands the universal and social effects of geological engineering practices. | 3 |
| 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 | Soil calssification | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Weak ground | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Bearing capacity of soils | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | Permeability problem of ground | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | Purpose of improvement | publication review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 6 | Selection criteria for Improvement methods | literature search | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | Impermeability methods | Researching sample projects | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Örnek Olay |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev, Performans Değerlendirmesi |
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| 9 | bored pile method | Researching sample projects | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 10 | Jet Grout methods | Project Based learning | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma, Proje Temelli Öğrenme |
| 11 | Deep Mixing methods | Project Based learning | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Proje Temelli Öğrenme |
| 12 | compaction of soils | Project Based learning | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Deney / Laboratuvar |
| 13 | Wick drain methods | Project Based learning | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Proje Temelli Öğrenme |
| 14 | Sample projects | Project based learning | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Örnek Olay, Proje Temelli Öğrenme |
| 15 | Evaluation of improvement and report writing | Project based learning | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Örnek Olay, Proje Temelli Öğrenme |
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev, Yazılı Sınav |
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| 17 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev, 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 | 5 | 70 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 153 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,12 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||