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| Unit | INSTITUTE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES |
| CIVIL ENGINEERING (MASTER) (WITH THESIS) | |
| Code | İM0019 |
| Name | Advanced Foundation Engineering I |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall |
| 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 | |
| Course Instructor |
Doç. Dr. Ahmet DEMİR
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to design for different soil conditions and foundation types.
Course Content
Use of soil mechanics principles in foundation design and analysis: Introduction to foundation engineering and foundation types, Field exploration and determination of soil conditions, stresses occurring under foundation systems,
Course Precondition
From Undergraduate Courses (Taking Foundation Constr. 1 and 2))
Resources
Advanced Foundation Engineering by VNS Murthy
Notes
Principles of Foundation Engineering by Braja Das
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Within the scope of the course, the student learns to analyze and evaluate above undergraduate level and to develop projects. |
| LO02 | The student learns to make and interpret advanced project designs. |
| LO03 | The student learns to make different designs on case studies from practice. |
| LO04 | In numerical analysis, the student performs analyzes using different models. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Have knowledge and understanding at advanced level providing required basis for original projects in the field of civil engineering based on qualifications gained at undergraduate level. | 4 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Gain required knowledge through scientific research in the field of engineering, evaluate, interpret and apply data. | |
| PLO03 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Be aware of new and emerging applications,examine and learn where necessary. | |
| PLO04 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Construct engineering problems, develop strategies to solve them, and apply innovative methods for solutions. | 5 |
| PLO05 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Design and implement analytical modeling and experimental research and solve complex situations encountered in this process. | |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Develop new and / or original ideas and methods; develop innovative solutions for the system, part, and process design. | 5 |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Have learning skills. | 4 |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Be aware of innovative developments in the field of civil engineering, and analyse and learn them when needed. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | ransfer process and results of the projects in the field of civil engineering or on national and international platforms in written or oral form. | 3 |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Have knowledge in current techniques and methods applied in civil engineering. | 4 |
| PLO11 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Use computer software as well as information and communication technologies at the level required in the field of civil engineering. | |
| PLO12 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Oversee social, scientific and ethical values in all professional platforms. | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | Lecture Notes and Related Resource Books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 2 | Geotechnical Properties of Soils | Lecture Notes and Related Resource Books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 3 | Soil Exploration | Lecture Notes and Related Resource Books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 4 | Shallow Foundation 1 : Depth of Foundation and Other Considerations | Lecture Notes and Related Resource Books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 5 | Shallow Foundation 2 : Ultimate Bearing Capacity | Lecture Notes and Related Resource Books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 6 | Shallow Foundation 3 : Safe Bearing Pressure and Settlement Calculation | Lecture Notes and Related Resource Books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 7 | Shallow Foundation 4 : Combines Footings and Mat Foundation | Lecture Notes and Related Resource Books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Lecture Notes and Related Resource Books | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 9 | Examination of sample projects-1 from the field | Lecture Notes and Related Resource Books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Örnek Olay |
| 10 | Examination of sample projects-2 from the field | Lecture Notes and Related Resource Books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Grup Çalışması, Örnek Olay, Problem Çözme |
| 11 | Deep Foundation 1 : Vertical Load Bearing Capacity of Single Vertical Pile | Lecture Notes and Related Resource Books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Beyin Fırtınası, Problem Çözme, Proje Temelli Öğrenme |
| 12 | Examination of sample projects-3 from the field | Lecture Notes and Related Resource Books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Grup Çalışması, Beyin Fırtınası, Problem Çözme |
| 13 | Examination of sample projects-4 from the field | Lecture Notes and Related Resource Books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Problem Çözme, Proje Temelli Öğrenme |
| 14 | Deep Foundation 2 : Behaviour of Single Vertical and Batter Piles Subjected to Lateral Loads | Lecture Notes and Related Resource Books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | Examination of sample projects-5 from the field | Lecture Notes and Related Resource Books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Problem Çözme, Proje Temelli Öğrenme |
| 16 | Term Exams | Lecture Notes and Related Resource Books | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 17 | Term Exams | Lecture Notes and Related Resource Books | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
Current term shares have not yet been determined. Shares of the previous term are shown.
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Homework | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
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 | ||