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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Soil Mechanics II |
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| Course Code |
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INS318 |
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| Course Type |
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Compulsory |
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| Level of Course |
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First Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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3 |
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| Course Semester |
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Spring (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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4 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Gains knowledge regarding the identification of the basic concepts of soil mechanics
explanation for elastic and plastic equilibrium state in soils
defining the concepts of lateral soil pressure
analysis and design of retaining structures
defining concepts of bearing capacity
identification of slope analyzing methods
calculation of bearing capacity of singular piles
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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 explanation of calculations and problem solutions interest with soil and structures, which are replaced on soil, by using the fundamental soil mechanics concept. |
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| Course Contents |
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Basic Concepts
Efective Stress, Shear Strength
Elastic & Plastic Equilibrium
Earth Pressures
Earth Pressures, Walls
Retaining Walls
Reinforced Earth
Sheet Piling
Bearing Capacity
Slope Stability
Piles |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Engineering Faculty 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 |
Basic Concepts
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none |
Theory |
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2 |
Efective Stress, Shear Strength
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none |
Theory, Problem Session |
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3 |
Elastic & Plastic Equilibrium
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none |
Theory, Problem Session |
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4 |
Earth Pressures
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none |
Theory, Problem Session |
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5 |
Earth Pressures, Walls
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none |
Theory, Problem Session |
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6 |
Retaining Walls
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none |
Theory, Problem Session |
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7 |
Reinforced Earth
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none |
Theory, Problem Session |
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8 |
Sheet Piling
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none |
Theory, Problem Session |
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9 |
Midterm Exam |
none |
Written |
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10 |
Bearing Capacity
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none |
Theory, Problem Session |
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11 |
Bearing Capacity |
none |
Theory, Problem Session |
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12 |
Slope Stability
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none |
Theory, Problem Session |
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13 |
Slope Stability
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none |
Theory, Problem Session |
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14 |
Piles |
none |
Theory, Problem Session |
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15 |
Piles |
none |
Theory, Problem Session |
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16/17 |
Final Exam |
none |
Written |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 Prof. Dr. Mustafa LAMAN Ders Notları (basılı değil)
Zemin Mekaniği (Birsen Yayınları , Prof. Dr. Kutay ÖZAYDIN)
Zemin Mekaniği Problemleri (Prof. Dr. Vahit KUMBASAR)
Çözümlü Problemlerle Zemin Mekaniği (Prof. Dr. Kemal ÖZÜDOĞRU, Prof. Dr. Oğuz TAN, Prof. Dr. İsmail H. AKSOY)
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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 |
80 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
10 |
20 |
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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 |
Designs a system, a component or a process in order to meet the needs of various engineering problems within technical, economic, environmental, manufacturability, sustainability limitations. |
4 |
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2 |
Identifies proper sources of information and databases, reaches them and uses them efficiently. |
4 |
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3 |
Follows the advancements in science and technology being aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and continuously improves her/himself. |
3 |
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4 |
Uses the computers and information technologies related with civil engineering actively. |
3 |
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5 |
Gains the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. |
3 |
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6 |
Communicates using technical drawing |
1 |
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7 |
Has an understanding of entrepreneurship and innovation subjects, and is knowledgeable of contemporary issues. |
2 |
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8 |
Has an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility |
4 |
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9 |
Has the required knowledge in project management, workplace practices, employee health, environmental and occupational safety; and the legal implications of engineering applications. |
3 |
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10 |
Has the basic knowledge of math, science and civil engineering |
4 |
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11 |
Has a good commman of basic concepts, theories and principles in civil engineering. |
4 |
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12 |
Independently reviews and learns the applications, makes a critical assessment of the problems faced with, selects the proper technique to formulate problems and propose solutions |
4 |
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13 |
Selects and uses the modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering practice |
3 |
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14 |
Designs and carries out experiments in the fields of civil engineering, and interprets the results and the data obtained from the experiments |
4 |
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15 |
Gains the abiltiy to work effectively as a member in interdisciplinary teams |
2 |
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16 |
Constantly improves her/himself by identifying the training needs in scientific, cultural, artistic and social fields. |
0 |
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17 |
Continuously improves her/himself by defining necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas besides the occupational requirements.
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0 |
| * 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 |
3 |
42 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
10 |
5 |
50 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
4 |
4 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
6 |
6 |
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Total Workload: | 102 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 4.08 |
| ECTS Credit: | 4 |
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