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Course Description Course Name : Rock Mechanics II Course Code : MMD316 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 3 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 4 Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. A.MAHMUT KILIÇ Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learns the effects of underground structures. Knows about slope stability and concepts. Gains the ability to solve slope problems. Gains the ability to analyze slope failure models. Gains the ability to manage and control projects. Learns different methods of how to eleminate slope failure. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To teach the understanding of land(field) stress measurement tecniques and rock structure designs, slope stability in mining engineering, slope failure models, solutions and determination of main reasons for slope failure Course Contents : Introduction/Basic mechanics of slope failure in soil and rock/Graphical presentation of geological data/ Measurement of shear strength of rock/Types of slope failure; planar wedge, circular and toppling failure/Analytical solutions and applications of slope failure. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classrooms Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Laboratories Department of Mining Engineering   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Rock Slope Stability Lecture notes and sources references indicated Lecture notes, PowerPoint presentations and face to face courses 2 affecting factors of slope stability,Slope safety factor, the observed failure of slopes Lecture notes and sources references indicated Lecture notes, PowerPoint presentations and face to face courses 3 Slope Stability and Its Importance Lecture notes and sources references indicated Lecture notes, PowerPoint presentations and face to face courses 4 Principles of Slope Slip Mechanics Lecture notes and sources references indicated Lecture notes, PowerPoint presentations and face to face courses 5 affecting factors of slope slips Lecture notes and sources references indicated Lecture notes, PowerPoint presentations and face to face courses 6 Analysis of Block Slip and Calculation Methods Lecture notes and sources references indicated Lecture notes, PowerPoint presentations and face to face courses 7 Shear and Triaxial Compressive Strength Experiments Lecture notes and sources references indicated Lecture notes, PowerPoint presentations and face to face courses 8 Midterm Exam Week 9 Stereonet Method Lecture notes and sources references indicated Lecture notes, PowerPoint presentations and face to face courses 10 planar slips Lecture notes and sources references indicated Lecture notes, PowerPoint presentations and face to face courses 11 circular slips Lecture notes and sources references indicated Lecture notes, PowerPoint presentations and face to face courses 12 Wedge Type and Breakdown Type Slips Lecture notes and sources references indicated Lecture notes, PowerPoint presentations and face to face courses 13 Solving of Slope ploblems Lecture notes and sources references indicated Lecture notes, PowerPoint presentations and face to face courses 14 Improvements to the rock slopes, applications of Occupational Health and Safety for slope stability Lecture notes and sources references indicated Lecture notes, PowerPoint presentations and face to face courses 15 Final Exam Week 16/17 Final Exam Week   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Kılıç, A.M., "Kaya Makniği II ", Adana 2010, 180 p.   Hoek, E., (Translators; Karakuş M., Başarır, H."Kaya Mühendisliği", Ankara 2006, 319 p.  Arıoğlu, E., Tokgöz, N., "Çözümlü Problemlerle Şev Stabilite Analizi", İstanbul 2005, 417 p.  Karpuz, c., Hindistan M.A., "Kaya Mekaniği İlkeleri, Uygulamaları, Ankara 2008, 346p.  Köse, H., Kahraman, B., "Kaya Mekaniği", İzmir 2009, 283 p.  Özgenoğlu, A. "Kömür Açık Ocaklarında Şev Duraylılığı", Ankara 1986, 119 p. Required Course Material(s)   Internet and other up to date articles, Articles presented at the symposiums, PhD Theses, Master theses.   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 100     Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 0 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 Students gain adequate knowledge about the engineering fields in the branches of mathematics, physical sciences or their own branches 5 2 Students follow the current developments in their fields with a recognition of the need for lifelong learning and constantly improve themselves 4 3 Students use the theoretical and practical knowledge in mathematics, physical sciences and their fields for engineering solutions 4 4 Students choose and use the appropriate analytical mehtods and modelling techniques to identify, formulate, and solve the engineering problems 4 5 Students design and carry out experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret the results. 4 6 Students gain the capacity to analyze a system, a component, and desing the process under realistic constraints to meet the desired requirements; and the ability to apply the methods of modern design accordingly 3 7 Students choose and use the modern technical tools necessary for engineering practice. 4 8 Students gain the ability to work effectively both as an individual and in multi-disciplinary teams. 3 9 Students use the resources of information and databases for the purpose of doing research and accesing information. 3 10 Students follow the scientific and technological developments in recognition of the need for lifelong learning, and continuously keep their knowledge up to date. 3 11 Students use the information and communication technologies together with the computer software at the level required by the European Computer Driving Licence. 3 12 Students use a foreign language according to the general level of European Language Portfolio B1 to communicate effectively in oral and written form. 3 13 Students gain the ability to communicate using technical drawing. 3 14 Students become informed of professional and ethical responsibility. 4 15 Students develop an awareness as regards project management, workplace practices, employee health, environmental and occupational safety; and the legal implications of engineering applications. 3 16 Students develop an awareness of the universal and social effects of engineering solutions and applications, the entrepreneurship and innovation subjects and gain knowledge of contemporary issues 4 * 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) 13 4 52     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 13 3 39 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 8 8     Final Exam 1 8 8 Total Workload: 107 Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.28 ECTS Credit: 4