| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Dams |
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| Course Code |
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İM-526 |
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| Course Type |
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Optional |
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| Level of Course |
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Second Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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1 |
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| Course Semester |
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Spring (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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6 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Prof.Dr. MEHMET SALİH KIRKGÖZ
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Learns principles of dam planning
Learns structural design of different types of dams
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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To teach the planning and design of dams |
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| Course Contents |
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Classification of dams. Factors governing the selection of the type of a dam. Dam planning. Forces on dams. Design and construction of gravity dams, arch dams, butress dams, and earth dams. Seepage through earth dams. Slope stability analysis. Rock-fill dams. Miscellaneous types of dams. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Classroom |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
Classification of dams |
none |
Lecture |
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2 |
Dam planning |
Revision of previous lecture |
Lecture |
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3 |
Dam planning |
Revision of previous lecture |
Lecture |
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4 |
Design of dams |
Revision of previous lecture |
Lecture |
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5 |
Design of gravity dams |
Revision of previous lecture |
Lecture |
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6 |
Design of gravity dams |
Revision of previous lecture |
Lecture and problem solving |
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7 |
Design of gravity dams |
Revision of previous lecture |
Lecture and problem solving |
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8 |
Midterm exam |
Revision |
Exam |
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9 |
Design of arch dams |
Revision of previous lecture |
Lecture |
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10 |
Design of arch dams |
Revision of previous lecture |
Lecture and problem solving |
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11 |
Design of buttress dams |
Revision of previous lecture |
Lecture and problem solving |
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12 |
Design of earth-fill dams |
Revision of previous lecture |
Lecture |
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13 |
Design of earth-fill dams |
Revision of previous lecture |
Lecture |
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14 |
Design of earth-fill dams |
Revision of previous lecture |
Lecture and problem solving |
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15 |
Design of rock-fill dams |
Revision of previous lecture |
Lecture and problem solving |
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16/17 |
Final exam |
Revision |
Exam |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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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 |
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2 |
Gain required knowledge through scientific research in the field of engineering, evaluate, interpret and apply data. |
4 |
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3 |
Be aware of new and emerging applications,examine and learn where necessary. |
3 |
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4 |
Construct engineering problems, develop strategies to solve them, and apply innovative methods for solutions. |
3 |
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5 |
Design and implement analytical modeling and experimental research and solve complex situations encountered in this process |
4 |
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6 |
Develop new and / or original ideas and methods; develop innovative solutions for the system, part, and process design. |
3 |
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7 |
Have learning skills |
3 |
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8 |
Be aware of innovative developments in the field of civil engineering, and analyse and learn them when needed. |
3 |
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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. |
3 |
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10 |
Have knowledge in current techniques and methods applied in civil engineering. |
4 |
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11 |
Use computer software as well as information and communication technologies at the level required in the field of civil engineering |
2 |
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12 |
Oversee social, scientific and ethical values in all professional platforms. |
3 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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