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  Course Description
Course Name : Analysis and Design of Foundations

Course Code : İM-538

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) :

Learning Outcomes of the Course : plans soil investigation designs shallow foundations designs mat/raft foundations designs deep foundations designs piles for vertical loads designs group piles prepares pile-load tests designs piers; designs piles for lateral loads designs retaining walls

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Foundations and their interaction with soil is very important on design procedure. The reality of ongoing design of foundations without required knowledge showed the importance of the subject after the 1999 earthquakes. In this course it is intended that the engineers have the ability to design shallow and deep foundations by using the right and reasonable way.

Course Contents : Presentation of foundation environment, classification of foundations, soil investigations for buildings, bearing capacity of shallow foundations, settlement of shallow foundations, bearing capacity of deep foundations, settlement of deep foundations.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Civil Engineering Classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Classification of foundations, foundation environment none theory, problem session
2 Soil investigations for buildings none theory, problem session
3 Bearing capacity theories for shallow foundations none theory, problem session
4 Bearing capacity theories: Meyerhof, Brinch Hansen, Vesic none theory, problem session
5 Bearing capacity using in-situ test results none theory, problem session
6 Dimensioning of foundations on clay and sand, mat foundations, safe bearing pressure concept none theory, problem session
7 Dimensioning of shallow foundations using settlement criteria none theory, problem session
8 Settlement of shallow foundations none theory, problem session
9 Midterm Exam none theory, problem session
10 Classification of deep foundations none theory, problem session
11 Capacity and settlement of a single pile none theory, problem session
12 Capacity of pile groups, group efficiency, settlement of pile groups none theory, problem session
13 Pile load tests and interpretations none theory, problem session
14 Laterally loaded piles none theory, problem session
15 Piled raft foundations and drilled shafts none theory, problem session
16/17 Final Exam none theory, problem session


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Foundation Design:Principles and Practices, Second Edition by Donald P. Caduto , Prentice Hall , 2001
 Foundation Design and Construction , Seventh Edition by M.J. TOMLINSON , Prentice Hall , 2001.
 Foundation Analysis and Design , Fifth Edition 1997 , Mc Graw Hill , by Joseph E. Bowles.
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 50
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 2 50
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 Have knowledge and understanding at advanced level providing required basis for original projects in the field of civil engineering based on qualifications gained at undergraduate level. 4
2 Gain required knowledge through scientific research in the field of engineering, evaluate, interpret and apply data. 4
3 Be aware of new and emerging applications,examine and learn where necessary. 4
4 Construct engineering problems, develop strategies to solve them, and apply innovative methods for solutions. 4
5 Design and implement analytical modeling and experimental research and solve complex situations encountered in this process 5
6 Develop new and / or original ideas and methods; develop innovative solutions for the system, part, and process design. 4
7 Have learning skills 4
8 Be aware of innovative developments in the field of civil engineering, and analyse and learn them when needed. 4
9 Transfer process and results of the projects in the field of civil engineering or on national and international platforms in written or oral form. 4
10 Have knowledge in current techniques and methods applied in civil engineering. 4
11 Use computer software as well as information and communication technologies at the level required in the field of civil engineering 5
12 Oversee social, scientific and ethical values in all professional platforms. 5
* 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 2 5 10
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 5 5
    Final Exam 1 20 20
Total Workload: 147
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.88
ECTS Credit: 6