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| Unit | FACULTY OF ENGINEERING |
| CIVIL ENGINEERING PR. | |
| Code | IMP450 |
| Name | Applied Asphalt Engineering |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Semester | 8. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 0-2 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 ECTS |
| National Credit | 1 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Burak Yiğit KATANALP |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to teach the principles of flexible pavement design based on the Flexible Pavement Design Guide, introduce current experimental methods applied to bitumen, aggregates, and asphalt mixtures, and enable students to carry out a practical project using this knowledge.
Course Content
In this course, a project will be carried out on flexible pavement design according to the Flexible Pavement Design Guide, including current tests applied to bitumen, aggregates, and bituminous mixtures.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Esnek üstyapı projelendirme rehberi, KGM, 1995., Hot-mix asphalt paving handbook, US Army Corps of Eng., 2000.
Notes
Ders Notları, Shell Bitüm El Kitabı
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Gaining knowledge of flexible pavement design principles based on field and laboratory data |
| LO02 | Acquiring practical understanding of current experimental methods for bitumen, aggregates, and asphalt mixtures |
| LO03 | Developing problem-solving skills through real-world engineering project work |
| LO04 | Gaining experience in technical report writing and delivering engineering presentations |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has the basic knowledge of math, science and civil engineering | 3 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has a good commman of basic concepts, theories and principles in civil engineering. | 3 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Independently reviews and learns the applications, makes a critical assessment of the problems faced with, selects the proper technique to formulate problems and propose solutions | 4 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Designs a system, a component or a process in order to meet the needs of various engineering problems within technical, economic, environmental, manufacturability, sustainability limitations. | 4 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Selects and uses the modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering practice | 2 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Designs and carries out experiments in the fields of civil engineering, and interprets the results and the data obtained from the experiments | |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Gains the abiltiy to work effectively as a member in interdisciplinary teams | 2 |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Identifies proper sources of information and databases, reaches them and uses them efficiently. | 4 |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Follows the advancements in science and technology being aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and continuously improves her/himself. | 2 |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Uses the computers and information technologies related with civil engineering actively. | 2 |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Gains the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. | 3 |
| PLO12 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Communicates using technical drawing | |
| PLO13 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Constantly improves her/himself by identifying the training needs in scientific, cultural, artistic and social fields. | |
| PLO14 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Continuously improves her/himself by defining necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas besides the occupational requirements. | |
| PLO15 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has an understanding of entrepreneurship and innovation subjects, and is knowledgeable of contemporary issues. | |
| PLO16 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility | |
| PLO17 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has the required knowledge in project management, workplace practices, employee health, environmental and occupational safety; and the legal implications of engineering applications. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Course introduction, definition and importance of flexible pavements, key components | Examination of course information package | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Principles of flexible pavement design and project requirements | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 3 | Introduction to the Turkish Flexible Pavement Design Guide | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 4 | Fundamental properties and classification of bitumen | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | Types of bituminous mixtures and design criteria | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 6 | Selection of project topics and group work planning | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 7 | Project implementation based on analytical data I | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Reading | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev, Proje / Tasarım |
| 9 | Project implementation based on analytical data II | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 10 | Project implementation based on analytical data III | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 11 | Project implementation based on analytical data IV | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 12 | Project implementation based on analytical data V | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 13 | Project implementation based on analytical data VI | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 14 | Writing of project reports and evaluation criteria I | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Proje Temelli Öğrenme |
| 15 | Writing of project reports and evaluation criteria II | Reading | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Proje Temelli Öğrenme |
| 16 | Term Exams | Reading | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Proje / Tasarım |
| 17 | Term Exams | Reading | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Proje / Tasarım |
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) | 7 | 5 | 35 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 117 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,68 | ||
| ECTS | 5 ECTS | ||