| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Geotecnical Problems related to seismic sources |
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| Course Code |
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JM-620 |
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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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Asst.Prof.Dr. HAKAN GÜNEYLİ
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Has knowledge about the general approaches evaluating the seismic originated events from engineering perspective.
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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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OPTIONAL COURSES
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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 types of earthquakes and classification of geotechnical problems caused by seismic vawes; to estimate seismic orininated geotechnical problems; to determine the distribution of damage and decide on the precautions to be taken. |
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| Course Contents |
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Engineering damages caused by seismic sources and its classifications and examination. |
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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 |
Types of eartquakes |
Reading the references |
Theoretical lectures + Presentation |
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2 |
Mechanisms created by earthquakes and its features |
Reading the references |
Theoretical lectures + Presentation |
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3 |
Physical processes that occur during an earthquake |
Reading the references |
Theoretical lectures + Presentation |
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4 |
Types of seismic waves and the deformation caused by them |
Reading the references |
Theoretical lectures + Presentation |
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5 |
Using seismic waves, determination of focal points and earthquake sources |
Reading the references |
Theoretical lectures + Presentation |
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6 |
Types of structural damage caused by earthquakes |
Reading the references |
Theoretical lectures + Presentation |
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7 |
Izoseist maps |
Reading the references |
Theoretical lectures + Presentation |
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8 |
Mid-term exam |
Review for the exam |
Written exam |
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9 |
Assessment of damages on structures |
Reading the references |
Theoretical lectures + Presentation |
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10 |
Liquefaction |
Reading the references |
Theoretical lectures + Presentation |
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11 |
Lateral spreading |
Reading the references |
Theoretical lectures + Presentation |
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12 |
Seismic mass movements |
Reading the references |
Theoretical lectures + Presentation |
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13 |
Data evaluation |
Reading the references |
Theoretical lectures + Presentation |
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14 |
Examples and comparisons in Turkey and around the world |
Reading the references |
Theoretical lectures + Presentation |
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15 |
Examples and comparisons in Turkey and around the world |
Reading the references |
Theoretical lectures + Presentation |
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16/17 |
Final exam |
Review for the exam |
Written exam |
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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 |
5 |
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2 |
Have the ability to define the problems of geological engineering in advanced level, formulate and solve them |
5 |
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3 |
Have advanced hypothetical and applied knowledge in geological engineering fields |
5 |
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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 |
4 |
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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 |
5 |
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8 |
Have the ability to work individually, in a team, and in multidisciplinary fields. |
3 |
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9 |
Have the ability to use modern technologies and computer simulation to develop new projects and solve advanced engineering problems |
5 |
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10 |
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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11 |
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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