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Course Description Course Name : In-situ Tests and Their Evaluation Course Code : İM-570 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. ABDULAZİM YILDIZ Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learns in-situ tests applied to geotechnical engineering, evaluates and calculates soil parameters using test data, analyzes and designs foundations based on test results. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : In this course, in-situ tests in order to determine engineering properties of soils, equipment and procedures, evaluation techniques, geotechnical parameters obtained from in-situ tests, and significance of these parameters in geotechnical engineering and foundation design will be studied. Course Contents : Geotechnical engineering site investigation, geotechnical borings, in-situ tests and their interpretation and assessment, equipment, procedure, technical standard, calculation geotechnical parameters, foundation design with in-situ test results. 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 Geotechnical investigation methods and procedures Literature review and reading Slide presentation, lecture and discussion 2 Geotechnical exploration: boring, drilling, probing and sampling, disturbance Literature review and reading Slide presentation, lecture and discussion 3 Standard Penetration test, geotechnic design with SPT (homework) Literature review and reading Slide presentation, lecture and discussion 4 Cone penetration test, design with CPT results (homework) Literature review and reading Slide presentation, lecture and discussion 5 Plate loading test Literature review and reading Slide presentation, lecture and discussion 6 Field CBR Test Literature review and reading Slide presentation, lecture and discussion 7 Field vane test Literature review and reading Slide presentation, lecture and discussion 8 Midterm exam exam preparation Written exam 9 Pressuremeter test, design with PMT results Literature review and reading Slide presentation, lecture and discussion 10 Dilatometer test Literature review and reading Slide presentation, lecture and discussion 11 Determination of dynamic properties of soil with in-situ tests Literature review and reading Slide presentation, lecture and discussion 12 Estimating the permeability coefficient in the field Literature review and reading Slide presentation, lecture and discussion 13 Field measurement systems Literature review and reading Slide presentation, lecture and discussion 14 Geophysical methods Literature review and reading Slide presentation, lecture and discussion 15 Geotechnical report preparation (homework) Literature review and reading Slide presentation, lecture and discussion 16/17 Final exam exam preparation Written exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Field Instrumentation and In Situ Measurements, (1986), IV. Int. Geotech. Seminar, Singapore.  In Situ Testing in Geomechanics, Fernando Schnaid, Tallor & Francis, 2009. 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 4 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 4 6 Develop new and / or original ideas and methods; develop innovative solutions for the system, part, and process design. 3 7 Have learning skills 3 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. 3 10 Have knowledge in current techniques and methods applied in civil engineering. 5 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. 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 4 5 20     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 4 4     Final Exam 1 4 4 Total Workload: 140 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.6 ECTS Credit: 6