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  Course Description
Course Name : Soil mechanics

Course Code : TYP305

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 3

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 4

Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. ÖZKAN GÜĞERCİN
Asst.Prof.Dr. ÖZKAN GÜĞERCİN

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Categorizes ground according to groups of grain
Has information about the movement of the water on the ground and permeability.
Examines the surface in terms of soil load,compression and shear.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : TYP213 Soil Science

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : having information about Soil formation, grain characteristics, soil water permeability. Solving problems related to water and soil loads and soil movements

Course Contents : Soil formation and index properties, classification, ground water, permaabilite, liquefaction, flow lines and equipotential curves, soil pressure, effective stress, consolidation of soils, soil compaction (compaction).

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : classroom and laborotary in the department


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Definition of Soil and main Terms A detailed study of the relevant sections from different sources Oral and Written Explanation
2 Soil Formation and Index Properties: Sieve Analysis A detailed study of the relevant sections from different sources Oral and Written Explanation
3 Mass Features of Soil;Defining the water contents of Soil A detailed study of the relevant sections from different sources Oral and Written Explanation
4 Classification of Soil;Integrated classification of Soil A detailed study of the relevant sections from different sources Oral and Written Explanation
5 Water Movements on Soil A detailed study of the relevant sections from different sources Oral and Written Explanation
6 Underground water flow and force of outflow and water pressure A detailed study of the relevant sections from different sources Oral and Written Explanation
7 Current networks: LA PLACE equation, drawing of flow nets A detailed study of the relevant sections from different sources Oral and Written Explanation
8 Soil Pressure;effective and neutral tension A detailed study of the relevant sections from different sources Oral and Written Explanation
9 Soil Pressure;effective and neutral tension A detailed study of the relevant sections from different sources Oral and Written Explanation
10 Midterm Exam Preparation for the Midterm Exam
11 soil stresses change with in cross-sectional area MOHR circle A detailed study of the relevant sections from different sources Oral and Written Explanation
12 Compaction of soil;Consolidation and Ground Subsidence A detailed study of the relevant sections from different sources Oral and Written Explanation
13 Compaction of soil;Consolidation and Ground Subsidence A detailed study of the relevant sections from different sources Oral and Written Explanation
14 The pressure,deformation and resistance on soil A detailed study of the relevant sections from different sources Oral and Written Explanation
15 Soil compaction (Proctor test), water content, plotting of dry density curves A detailed study of the relevant sections from different sources Oral and Written Explanation
16/17 Final Exam Preparation for Final Exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Özaydın . K., 1997 Zemin Mekaniği,, Sena Matbası İstanbul
 V., Kip. F., 1977. Zemin Mekaniği Problemleri, Çağlayan Basımevi, İstanbul
 V., Kip. F., 1977. İnşaat Mühendisliğinde Zemin Mekaniği (Çeviri) Çağlayan Basımevi, İstanbul
 Özüdoğru., K., ve ark. 1988. Zemin Mekaniği Birsen Yayınevi
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 80
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 20
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 Accesses to the resources in the field, uses of these resources and continuous self-improvement 0
2 Plans activities related to operation, maintenance and repairs irrigation network,developes project formulations in monitoring and evaluations, operates the irrigation networks. 0
3 Developes and implements irrigation programmes using the soil-plant-water relations and soil engineering properties 0
4 Developes and implements strategies for wastewater, drainage water, runoff water such as treated waste water re-use of non-conventional water without adversely affecting the environment, makes laboratory analysis about saline alkali soils and water suitability to irrigation and reports. 0
5 Prepares project about soil and water structures, animal houses, storage structures and crop production structures. Analyzes in terms of static and strength. Determines the properties of materials used in construction and makes the relevant tests. 2
6 Designs crop production systems, controls environmental domestic conditions and operates, makes the selection of materials to be used, tests and prepares a report. 0
7 Etudes drainage of agricultural lands, plans drainage systems,prepares projects and makes aplications, selects materials to be used, tests and prepares a report 1
8 Exposes the problems about soil and water conservation (erosion) and water harvesting, prepares and implements the project. 0
9 Designs and projects small dams, ponds. Prepares and implements flood action plans within the scope of integrated watershed management. 4
10 Works independently and takes responsibility 0
11 Developes and implement s strategies of sustainable water management for the purposes of protecting water resources and agricultural production. 0
12 Makes aplication of engineering design of irrigation systems and conducts tests about the materıals used ın these systems and preapares reports 3
13 Prepares land consolidation projects and applies. Provides farm developing systems. Prepares and implements rural development projects. 0
14 Creates effective solutions for sustainable agricultural production 0
15 Developes projects to protect natural resources like water,and offers the benefit to society, using the information of basic engineering, basic agricultural engineering and agricultural structures and irrigation engineering . 5
16 Has the ability to analyze problems ,make decisions and solve about professional subjects 0
17 Has the ability to design and apply analytical, modelling and experimental researches,and acquires the skill of analyzing and interpreting the complex issiues occured during this process . 0
* 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 2 28
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 6 6
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 6 6
    Final Exam 1 6 6
Total Workload: 88
Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.52
ECTS Credit: 4