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Course Description Course Name : Mechanical properties of freezed soils Course Code : JM-624 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. HAKAN GÜNEYLİ Learning Outcomes of the Course : Knows frost event and analogy. Knows frost penetration. Knows the frost regions in Turkey and in the world. Knows the changes in soils that occur in the process of freezing. Knows the changes in soils that occur in the process of dissolving. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To teach the behavior of soils in low temperature environments. Course Contents : Freezing, volume change, and frost on the dissolution of soils, and the effects of these on soils. 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 Areas of frost and their properties in Turkey and in the world reading Theoretical lectures + Presentation 2 Freezing process and its analogy reading Theoretical lectures + Presentation 3 The process of freezing and thawing reading Theoretical lectures + Presentation 4 Frost penetration reading Theoretical lectures + Presentation 5 Physical changes in soils during the process of freezing-thawing reading Theoretical lectures + Presentation 6 Physical changes in soils during the process of freezing-thawing reading Theoretical lectures + Presentation 7 Mechanical behavior of soils during freezing reading Theoretical lectures + Presentation 8 Mid-term exam Mid-term exam Preparation Written exam 9 Mechanical behavior of soils during the dissolving reading Theoretical lectures + Presentation 10 Geotechnical behaviour in different soils during the process of freezing-thawing reading Theoretical lectures + Presentation 11 Freeze-thaw in coarse-grained soils reading Theoretical lectures + Presentation 12 Freeze-thaw in cohesive soils reading Theoretical lectures + Presentation 13 Freeze-thaw in cohesive and noncohesive silty soils reading Theoretical lectures + Presentation 14 Precautions for geotechnical problems of different type soils during the process of freeze-thaw reading Theoretical lectures + Presentation + Discussion 15 Sample applications from Turkey and around the world reading Theoretical lectures + Presentation + Discussion 16/17 Final Exam Final exam Preparation Written exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Anagnostopoulos, C.A. and, Grammatikopoulos, I (2005), The Effect of Freezing on the Strength of Silty-Clay – Sand Mixtures  Czurda, K.A., and M. Hohmann (1997) “Freezing effect on shear strength of clayey soils,” Applied Clay Science, Vol.12, pp 165-187.  Li, N., F. Chen, B. Su, and G. Cheng (2002) “Theoretical frame of the saturated freezing soil,” Cold Regions Science and Technology, Vol.35, pp 73-80.  Razbegin,V.N., Vyalov, S.S., Maksimyak, R.V., Sadovskii, A.V., (1996), Mechanical properties of frozen soils, Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering, 33, 35-45. Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 14 40 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 Know how to use mathematics, science and engineering knowledge gained at undergraduate level to solve advanced geological engineering problems 4 2 Have the ability to define the problems of geological engineering in advanced level, formulate and solve them 4 3 Have advanced hypothetical and applied knowledge in geological engineering fields 3 4 Have the ability to prepare and evaluate projects in geological engineering 4 5 Have the ability to evaluate scientific and social values for societies and to transfer them to others at every level 4 6 Have the ability to do research independently in his/her field as well as in other fields and present the results effectively 4 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 3 8 Have the ability to work individually, in a team, and in multidisciplinary fields. 4 9 Have the ability to use modern technologies and computer simulation to develop new projects and solve advanced engineering problems 4 10 Have the ability to use advanced knowledge in geological engineering field to think systematically and solve problems in multidisciplinary approaches 4 11 Have ethical responsibility to understand universal and social effects for applications of geological engineering and efficient usage of natural resources 3 * 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 4 56 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 14 2 28     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2     Final Exam 1 3 3 Total Workload: 145 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.8 ECTS Credit: 6