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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Geotechniques |
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| Course Code |
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J 408 |
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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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4 |
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| Course Semester |
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Spring (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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2 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Prof.Dr. HASAN ÇETİN
Prof.Dr. ŞAZİYE BOZDAĞ
Assoc.Prof.Dr. SEDAT TÜRKMEN
Asst.Prof.Dr. TOLGA ÇAN
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Gains the ability to calculate bearing capacity and settlement under eccentric loading.
Determines buffer zones along active faults.
Gains the ability to perform In - situ tests of rock and soil mechanics and calculate bearing capacity.
Learns Impermeability methods
Learns dam curtain design.
Learns tunnel excavation and support.
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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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J 405 Soil Mechanics Iı
J 313 Engineering Geology
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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 interdiciplinary study and techniques by performing applied projects related to the subjects thought in different specialities such as engineering geology, soil mechanics, rock mechanics, hydrogeology and GIS in Applied Geology. |
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| Course Contents |
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In-situ tests of rock and soil mechanics and calculations bearing capacity, Impermeability methods, Dam curtain design, tunnel excavation and support. Calculation of bearing capacity and settlement under eccentric loading in a plant site, buffer zone applications along active faults, |
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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 |
Calculation of bearing capacity under eccentric loading in a plant site |
Reading the related sections in the suggested course book |
Lecture |
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2 |
Settlement calculation for the structures in the same plant site |
Reading the related sections in the suggested course book |
Lecture |
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3 |
Examples for buffer zone determinations along active faults |
Obtaining and reading the related article in the copy center |
Lecture |
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4 |
Soil mechanical tests on the critical horizons for stability analysis at the Çöllolar open mining site |
Reading the related sections in the suggested course book |
Lecture |
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5 |
Stability problems at the Çöllolar open mining site |
Reading the related sections in the suggested course book |
Lecture |
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6 |
GIS applications at the Çöllolar open mining site |
Reading the related sections in the suggested course book |
Lecture |
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7 |
Groundwater and geotechnical problems |
Reading the related sections in the suggested course book |
Lecture |
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8 |
Mid-term Examination |
Studying the subjects covered up to the exam |
Written Examination |
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9 |
Problems related groundwater in the tunnels and solution alternatives |
Reading the related sections in the suggested course book |
Lecture |
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10 |
İmpermeability and Dewatering methods |
Reading the related sections in the suggested course book |
Lecture |
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11 |
Curtain design of dams |
Reading the related sections in the suggested course book |
Lecture |
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12 |
Tunnel excavation and support systems |
Reading the related sections in the suggested course book |
Lecture |
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13 |
Rrock and soil mechanics in - situ tests; Pressuremeter, SPT, CPT, plate loading test |
Reading the related sections in the suggested course book |
Lecture |
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14 |
Hydraulic jack test, in situ shear test, dilatometer test |
Reading the related sections in the suggested course book |
Lecture |
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15 |
Pressure water test and Lugeon Calculation |
Reading the related sections in the suggested course book |
Lecture |
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16/17 |
Final Exam |
Studying the subjects covered up to the exam |
Written Examination |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 Uzuner, B.A., 2010, Foundation Soil Mechanics, Teknik Yayınevi
Genç, D. 2008. Soil Mechanics and Foundations, TMMOB Chamber of Geological Engineering Publications, p. 848.
Önalp, A. ve Sert, S., 2006. Geoteknik Bilgisi III, Bina Temelleri, Birsen Yayınevi, İstanbul, s. 368.
Coduto, D.P., 2001. Foundation Design: Principles and Applications, Prentice-Hall.
Ulusay, R.2011 Geotechnical practical information
Bieniawski, Z.T. 1989.
Engineering rock mass classifications.
New York: Wiley
DESIGN OF. SMALL DAMS. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. BUREAU OF RECLAMATION. A Water Resources Technical Publication.
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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 |
50 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
1 |
50 |
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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 |
Thinks, interprets, analyzes and synthesizes geological events in 3D. |
4 |
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2 |
Chooses and applies necessary methods and instruments for engineering applications |
5 |
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3 |
Uses the information technology effectively. |
4 |
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4 |
Designs and performs experiments, collects data and interprets the results. |
5 |
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5 |
Works and undertakes responsibility in solving geological problems both individually and in multidiciplinary working groups |
5 |
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6 |
Investigates to obtain scientific information, and uses data bases and other data sources actively. |
4 |
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Has an awareness of life long learning; follows developments in science and technology to keep up to date |
4 |
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8 |
Uses Fundamental Geological information, having necessary information in Mathematical and Natural sciences and employs theoretical and applied information in these areas in engineering solutions. |
4 |
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Knows job related and ethical responsibilities, project management, office applications and safety, and realizes juridical responsibilities of engineering applications |
5 |
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10 |
Knows the universal and societal effects of engineering solutions and applications. |
5 |
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11 |
Has an awareness of entrepreneuring and innovative subjects; knows and finds solutions for the new century |
4 |
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12 |
Identifies, formulizes and solves geological problems. |
4 |
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13 |
Realizes the social effects of identified solutions for geological problems. |
5 |
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14 |
Identifies, defines, formulizes and solves engineering problems. Chooses and applies the appropriate analytical and modelling techniques for this purpose. |
5 |
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15 |
Investigates and reports all kinds of natural resources and geological hazards |
4 |
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16 |
Initiates effective interactions in Turkish both orally and in written form, and speaks at least one foreign language |
4 |
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17 |
Uses necessary techniques and instruments for geological applications |
4 |
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18 |
Identifies rock types, draws geological maps and cross sections. |
4 |
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19 |
Defines necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas and improves himself/herself continuously. |
4 |
| * 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 |
2 |
28 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
14 |
2 |
28 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
1 |
2 |
2 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
2 |
2 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
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Total Workload: | 62 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 2.48 |
| ECTS Credit: | 2 |
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