MDS333 Tunnel And Shaft Opening

3 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 5. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Unit FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
MINING ENGINEERING PR.
Code MDS333
Name Tunnel And Shaft Opening
Term 2025-2026 Academic Year
Semester 5. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 3 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Label VK Vocational Knowledge Courses E Elective
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Abdulkadir ÜRÜNVEREN
Course Instructor Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Abdulkadir ÜRÜNVEREN (Güz) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

To introduce the tunnelling and shafts, construction parameters, soil or rock properties affecting construction, using areas of tunneling and shafts.

Course Content

Introduction/ Determination of tunnel route/ Influence of geological conditions on design and construction of tunnels and shafts/ Tunneling methods in soft and rock conditions/ Ground treatment in tunneling/ Hazards in tunneling/ Design and support methods of tunnels and shafts/ Stresses and displacements in tunnel and shaft excavation/ Support component of tunnel and shaft.

Course Precondition

None

Resources

Underground Mining Methods Handbook, W.A., Hustrulid, ed.,Society of Mining Engr.-AIME, New York. 1982

Notes

Support of underground excavations in hard rock, E.Hoek; P.K.Kaiser; W.F.Bawden, 1995 A.A. Balkema , Rotterdam , Netherlands


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Have descriptive information about tunnels and wells.
LO02 List the rock classifications.
LO03 List the soil classifications.
LO04 Can define the effects of rock structure on the tunnel.
LO05 Can define the effects of soil structure on the tunnel.
LO06 List the tunnel excavation methods.
LO07 Defines specific tunneling methods.
LO08 Defines drilling and blasting methods in tunneling.
LO09 Define the types of explosives.
LO10 It can perform blasting operations.
LO11 Can define well drilling operations.
LO12 List the well drilling methods.
LO13 Can design fortification systems.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal PÇ1. (a) Adequate knowledge of mathematics, basic sciences, and discipline-specific topics in Mining Engineering; PÇ1. (b) the ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas for solving complex engineering problems. 5
PLO02 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı PÇ2. (a) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex problems in Mining Engineering; PÇ2. (b) ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
PLO03 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı PÇ3. (a) Ability to design a complex system, process, device, or product to meet specified requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; PÇ3. (b) ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. 4
PLO04 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı PÇ4. (a) Ability to select and use modern technical tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in Mining Engineering applications; PÇ4. (b) ability to effectively use information technologies.
PLO05 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı PÇ5. Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the investigation of problems specific to Mining Engineering.
PLO06 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı PÇ6. (a) Ability to work effectively in disciplinary (Mining Engineering) and multidisciplinary teams; PÇ6. (b) ability to work individually.
PLO07 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği PÇ7. (a) Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; PÇ7. (b) knowledge of at least one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, prepare design and production reports, deliver effective presentations, and give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
PLO08 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği PÇ8. Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and continuously improve oneself.
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği PÇ9. Ability to act in accordance with the ethical principles of Mining Engineering; knowledge of professional and ethical responsibilities and of the standards used in engineering practice.
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği PÇ10. Knowledge of business-life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği PÇ11. Knowledge of the impacts of Mining Engineering practices on health, environment, and safety at universal and societal levels, as well as contemporary issues in engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of Mining Engineering solutions.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Descriptive information about wells and tunnels. Studies the lecture notes, explores the links Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Anlatım
2 Rock classifications Studies the lecture notes, explores the links Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Anlatım
3 Soil classifications Studies the lecture notes, explores the links Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Anlatım
4 The effects of tunnel rock and soil structure Studies the lecture notes, explores the links Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Anlatım
5 Description of the tunnel, components, construction, fortification types Studies the lecture notes, explores the links Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Anlatım
6 Tunnel excavation methods Studies the lecture notes, explores the links Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Anlatım
7 Tunnel excavation techniques Studies the lecture notes, explores the links Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Anlatım
8 Mid-Term Exam Studies the lecture notes, explores the links Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Special tunneling methods Studies the lecture notes, explores the links Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Anlatım
10 Drilling and blasting in tunneling Studies the lecture notes, explores the links Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Anlatım
11 Types of explosive substances and elements Studies the lecture notes, explores the links Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Anlatım
12 Blasting the realization Studies the lecture notes, explores the links Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Anlatım
13 Well drilling operations Studies the lecture notes, explores the links Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
14 Well drilling fortifications Studies the lecture notes, explores the links Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap, Anlatım
15 Special drilling methods Studies the lecture notes, explores the links Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
16 Term Exams Studies the lecture notes, explores the links Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Studies the lecture notes, explores the links Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria

Assessment Type Midterm / Year Impact End of Term / End of Year Impact
1. Midterm Exam 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 2 28
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 6 6
Final Exam 1 16 16
Total Workload (Hour) 78
Total Workload / 25 (h) 3,12
ECTS 3 ECTS

Update Time: 20.11.2025 02:15