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Course Description Course Name : Theoretical Soil Mechanic and Soil Models Course Code : İM-569 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. ABDULAZİM YILDIZ Learning Outcomes of the Course : Uses finite element method and numerical modelling techniques in the geotechnical engineering problems Learns advanced soil models and geotechnical softwares in the numerical analyses effectively. Compares results of numerical analyses with those of analytical solutions to obtain reliable design. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : This course aims to teach soil stress-strain relationship, critical state theory, advanced constitutive models, creep behaviour. Course Contents : Soil behaviour, elaticity theory, elasto-plastik behaviour,krip davranış, critical state theory, advanced constitutive models, numerical modelling methods, numerical analyses of geotechnical structure Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Lecture room   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Stress-strain relationship in soils, basic definitions Literature review and reading Slide presentation and discussion 2 Elasticity theory Literature review and reading Slide presentation and discussion 3 Failure theories Literature review and reading Slide presentation and discussion 4 Yielding in soils Literature review and reading Slide presentation and discussion 5 Elasto-plastic behaviour Literature review and reading Slide presentation and discussion 6 Critical state theory Literature review and reading Slide presentation and discussion 7 failure and plastic yielding at critical state Literature review and reading Slide presentation and discussion 8 Midterm exam Written exam 9 residuel strength Literature review and reading Slide presentation and discussion 10 Choice of strenght parameters for design Literature review and reading Slide presentation and discussion 11 Cam Clay soil model Literature review and reading Slide presentation and discussion 12 Anisotropy and destructuration Literature review and reading Slide presentation and discussion 13 Creep in soils Literature review and reading Slide presentation and discussion 14 Numerical analysis of embankments with advanced soil models, homework. Literature review and reading Slide presentation and discussion 15 Numerical analysis of deep excavations with advanced soil models, homework. Literature review and reading Slide presentation and discussion 16/17 Final exam study of all the issues Written exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Das, B. M. Advanced Soil mechanics. Taylor & Francis, New York, 2008  Holtz, R.D.; Kovacs, W.D. An Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering. Prentice-Hall 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. 5 4 Construct engineering problems, develop strategies to solve them, and apply innovative methods for solutions. 5 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. 5 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 4 12 Oversee social, scientific and ethical values in all professional platforms. 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) 14 4 56     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 4 56 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 4 8     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10     Final Exam 1 12 12 Total Workload: 142 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.68 ECTS Credit: 6