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  Course Description
Course Name : Bridge Hydraulics

Course Code : İM-582

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. NESLİHAN SEÇKİN

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learns basic concepts of open channel flow and motion-based movements
Learns modeling of the bridge span
Learns the base and contraction scouring of around the middle and edge leg
Identifies hydrologic parameters
Learns hydraulic structure of bridge
Learns reliability methods for scouring around the leg, the protective measures around bridge

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Basic concepts of open channel flow and motion-based movements, modeling of the bridge span, the base and contraction scouring of around the middle and edge leg, Determination of hydrologic parameters, hydraulic structure of bridge, reliability methods for scouring around the leg, the protective measures around bridge,

Course Contents : Basic concepts of open channel flow and motion-based movements, modeling of the bridge span, the base and contraction scouring of around the middle and edge leg, Determination of hydrologic parameters, hydraulic structure of bridge, reliability methods for scouring around the leg, the protective measures around bridge,

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Intoduction to Bridge Hydraulics Review of lecture notes power point presentation
2 open channel flow Review of lecture notes power point presentation
3 sediment transport in rivers Review of lecture notes power point presentation
4 Bridges flow Review of lecture notes power point presentation
5 local scour at the bridge span Review of lecture notes power point presentation
6 local scour at the bridge span Review of lecture notes power point presentation
7 Determination of hydrologic parameters for bridge design Review of lecture notes power point presentation
8 Determination of hydrologic parameters for bridge design Review of lecture notes power point presentation
9 Mid-term Preparation of exam questions Writing exam
10 Bridge Design/Hydraulic Design Interaction Review of lecture notes power point presentation
11 Bridge Design/Hydraulic Design Interaction Review of lecture notes power point presentation
12 reliability methods for scouring around the leg Review of lecture notes power point presentation
13 reliability methods for scouring around the leg Review of lecture notes power point presentation
14 the protective measures around bridge Review of lecture notes power point presentation
15 the protective measures around bridge Review of lecture notes power point presentation
16/17 Final exam Preparation of exam questions Writing exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)   Bridge Hydraulics, Dr. Les Hamill
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 100
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 0
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. 5
2 Gain required knowledge through scientific research in the field of engineering, evaluate, interpret and apply data. 5
3 Be aware of new and emerging applications,examine and learn where necessary. 5
4 Construct engineering problems, develop strategies to solve them, and apply innovative methods for solutions. 5
5 Design and implement analytical modeling and experimental research and solve complex situations encountered in this process 5
6 Develop new and / or original ideas and methods; develop innovative solutions for the system, part, and process design. 5
7 Have learning skills 5
8 Be aware of innovative developments in the field of civil engineering, and analyse and learn them when needed. 5
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. 5
10 Have knowledge in current techniques and methods applied in civil engineering. 5
11 Use computer software as well as information and communication technologies at the level required in the field of civil engineering 5
12 Oversee social, scientific and ethical values in all professional platforms. 5
* 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 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 6 84
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10
    Final Exam 1 15 15
Total Workload: 151
Total Workload / 25 (h): 6.04
ECTS Credit: 6