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Course Description Course Name : Soil Improvement Course Code : İM-522 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Learning Outcomes of the Course : - Has the ability to consolidate engineering problems, develops proper method(s) to solve and apply the innovative solutions to them - gains high level ability to define the required information and data - has the ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams and to take responsibility to define approaches for complex situations - has the ability to design and apply analytical, modelling and experimental based research, analyze and interpret the faced complex issues during the design and apply process - does systematic and clear verbal or written transfer of the process and results of studies at national and international environments Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Foundation soil and sufficiency of the foundation soils. Soil ımprovement methods. Course Contents : Introduction, importance of soil improvement in civil engineering. Foundation soil and sufficiency of the foundation soils. Soil ımprovement methods. Ground improvement by compaction. Shallow compaction. Compaction equipment. Consolidation by preloading. Ground improvement by sand columns. Ground freezing methods. Deep compaction, Dynamic consolidation. Improvement by modification. Grouting in soils and rocks, Improvement by injection. Soil investigation for injection, injection materials and methods. Soil Nailing, Reiforced Earth, Application and Design. Case Studies. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Civil Engineering Classroom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Introduction, importance of soil improvement in civil engineering. none Theory, Problem Session 2 Introduction, importance of soil improvement in civil engineering. none Theory, Problem Session 3 Foundation soil and sufficiency of the foundation soils. Soil ımprovement methods. none Theory, Problem Session 4 Ground improvement by compaction. Shallow compaction. Compaction equipment. none Theory, Problem Session 5 Consolidation by preloading. Ground improvement by sand columns. none Theory, Problem Session 6 Ground freezing methods. none Theory, Problem Session 7 Deep compaction, Dynamic consolidation. none Theory, Problem Session 8 Midterm Exam none Theory, Problem Session 9 Improvement by modification. none Theory, Problem Session 10 Improvement by modification. none Theory, Problem Session 11 Grouting in soils and rocks, Improvement by injection. none Theory, Problem Session 12 Soil investigation for injection, injection materials and methods. none Theory, Problem Session 13 Soil Nailing, Reiforced Earth, Application and Design. none Theory, Problem Session 14 Case Studies. none Theory, Problem Session 15 Case Studies. none Theory, Problem Session 16/17 Final Exam none Theory, Problem Session   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  1. Van Impe, Soil Improvement Techniques and Their Evolution, Balkema, 1989  2. F.G.Bell, Engineering Treatment of Soils, E&FN Spon, 1993  3.Prof. Dr. Mustafa LAMAN Ders Notları Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 90     Homeworks/Projects/Others 5 10 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 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 2 Gain required knowledge through scientific research in the field of engineering, evaluate, interpret and apply data. 4 3 Be aware of new and emerging applications,examine and learn where necessary. 4 4 Construct engineering problems, develop strategies to solve them, and apply innovative methods for solutions. 4 5 Design and implement analytical modeling and experimental research and solve complex situations encountered in this process 4 6 Develop new and / or original ideas and methods; develop innovative solutions for the system, part, and process design. 4 7 Have learning skills 4 8 Be aware of innovative developments in the field of civil engineering, and analyse and learn them when needed. 4 9 Transfer process and results of the projects in the field of civil engineering or on national and international platforms in written or oral form. 4 10 Have knowledge in current techniques and methods applied in civil engineering. 4 11 Use computer software as well as information and communication technologies at the level required in the field of civil engineering 4 12 Oversee social, scientific and ethical values in all professional platforms. 4 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 4 56     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 5 4 20     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10     Final Exam 1 30 30 Total Workload: 144 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.76 ECTS Credit: 6