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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Tunnel Geology |
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| Course Code |
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JM-552 |
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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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Assoc.Prof.Dr. SEDAT TÜRKMEN
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Learns tunnel research methods
Learns geological and geotechnical parameters.
Understands rock mass classification.
Learns excavation and support methods.
Learns to identify and solve the problems encountered in the construction of the tunnel.
Prepares map /section and reports them.
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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 geological and geotechnical research methods; to enable students with the ability to determine the methods of excavation and determine the possible problems. |
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| Course Contents |
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Tunnel route selection and research, preliminary research, feasibility studies, ground conditions, surface and underground exploration, field and laboratory experiments, writing of the report. Tunnel rock classifications and support systems. geological problems encountered during the tunnel excavation, the effects of stratification and folds, problems encountered in tunnels opened in fault zones and close to the slopes, temperature, geothermal gradient and gases, and basic information on topics such as how to obtain theoretical and practical methods. |
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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 |
The concept of tunnel and tunnel types
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Books, articles, and Survey papers related to the course will be reviewed
Explore the case study projects |
Lectures, presentations and discussions |
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2 |
Tunnel route selection
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Books, articles, and Survey papers related to the course will be reviewed
Explore the case study projects |
Lectures, presentations and discussions |
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3 |
Engineering geology studies in the tunnel route |
Books, articles, and Survey papers related to the course will be reviewed
Explore the case study projects |
Lectures, presentations and discussions |
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4 |
Determination of ground conditions and research techniques
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Books, articles, and Survey papers related to the course will be reviewed
Explore the case study projects |
Lectures, presentations and discussions |
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5 |
Discontinuity research
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Books, articles, and Survey papers related to the course will be reviewed
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Lectures, presentations and discussions |
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6 |
Laboratory studies
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Books, articles, and Survey papers related to the course will be reviewed
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Lectuers, presentations and discussions |
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7 |
Rock mass classification
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Books, articles, and Survey papers related to the course will be reviewed
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Lectures, presentations and discussions |
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8 |
Mid-term Exam
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Preparation for an examination
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Writting Examination |
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9 |
Comparison of rock mass classifications |
Books, articles, and Survey papers related to the course will be reviewed
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Lectures, presentations and discussions |
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10 |
Support measures
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Books, articles, and Survey papers related to te course will be reviewed
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Lectures, presentations and discussions |
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11 |
Factors that effect excavation of the tunnel
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Books, articles, and Survey papers related to the course will be reviewed
Explore the case study projects |
Lectures, presentations and discussions |
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12 |
Problems encountered in the tunnel
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Books, articles, and Survey papers related to the course will be reviewed
Explore the case study projects |
Lectures, presentations and discussions |
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13 |
fault zones
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Books, articles, and Survey papers related to the course will be reviewed
Explore the case study projects |
Lectures, presentations and discussions |
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14 |
Water and gas problems |
Books, articles, and Survey papers related to the course will be reviewed
Explore the case study projects |
Lectures, presentations and discussions |
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15 |
Water and gas problems |
Books, articles, and Survey papers related to the course will be reviewed
Explore the case study projects |
Lectures, presentations and discussions |
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16/17 |
Final Exam |
preparation for an examination
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Written Examination |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 DSI Seminar notes and books,
Articles on the subject.
Sedat TURKMEN lectures notes
Seminar on Tunnelling, EIE Vol: No: 84-20 1984. Ankara
Engineering Rock Mass Classification. Z.T. Bieniawski. John Wiley and Sons. Newyork.
Tunnelling Design, Stability and Construction. Barry N. Whittaker and Russell C. FrithThe Institution of Mining and Metallurgy England. 1990.
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| Required Course Material(s) | |
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Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria |
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Semester/Year Assessments |
Number |
Contribution Percentage |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
100 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
4 |
0 |
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Total |
100 |
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Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success |
40 |
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Final Assessments
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100 |
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Rate of Final Assessments to Success
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60 |
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Total |
100 |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Know how to use mathematics, science and engineering knowledge gained at undergraduate level to solve advanced geological engineering problems |
4 |
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Have the ability to define the problems of geological engineering in advanced level, formulate and solve them |
5 |
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Have advanced hypothetical and applied knowledge in geological engineering fields |
4 |
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4 |
Have the ability to prepare and evaluate projects in geological engineering |
5 |
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5 |
Have the ability to evaluate scientific and social values for societies and to transfer them to others at every level |
5 |
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6 |
Have the ability to do research independently in his/her field as well as in other fields and present the results effectively |
5 |
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7 |
Have the ability to be aware of life-long learning and follow the innovations in his/her field and to be able to use them efficiently |
4 |
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8 |
Have the ability to work individually, in a team, and in multidisciplinary fields. |
4 |
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Have the ability to use modern technologies and computer simulation to develop new projects and solve advanced engineering problems |
5 |
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Have the ability to use advanced knowledge in geological engineering field to think systematically and solve problems in multidisciplinary approaches |
5 |
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Have ethical responsibility to understand universal and social effects for applications of geological engineering and efficient usage of natural resources |
5 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Related Works |
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Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) |
14 |
4 |
56 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
5 |
10 |
50 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
4 |
5 |
20 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
10 |
10 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
10 |
10 |
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Total Workload: | 146 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 5.84 |
| ECTS Credit: | 6 |
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