| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Thermal Properties of Soils |
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| Course Code |
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JM-625 |
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| Course Type |
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Optional |
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| Level of Course |
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Second Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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1 |
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| Course Semester |
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Fall (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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6 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Asst.Prof.Dr. HAKAN GÜNEYLİ
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Knows weathering rocks and soil formation.
Knows soil behavior encountered in temperature and climate changes.
Knows soil behaviour in intensive rainy regions.
Knows soil problems in arid regions.
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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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None |
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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 give information about the different behaviors on soils as a result of thermal changes. |
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| Course Contents |
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Weathering and soil formation as result of thermal changes, thermal and compositional changes in soils as a result of climatic influences.
Soil behavior in arid and tropical environments, and physicomechanic behaviour of different soil types with in temperature changes. |
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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 |
Climatical processes controlling weathering and soil formation |
Reading the references |
Theoretical lectures + Presentation |
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2 |
Weathering and soil formation as a result of thermal changes |
Reading the references |
Theoretical lectures + Presentation |
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3 |
Changes in the temperature and composition of soils as a result of climatic effects |
Reading the references |
Theoretical lectures + Presentation |
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4 |
Soil behavior in arid regions |
Reading the references |
Theoretical lectures + Presentation |
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5 |
Soil behavior in arid regions |
Reading the references |
Theoretical lectures + Presentation |
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6 |
Soil behavior in tropical regions |
Reading the references |
Theoretical lectures + Presentation |
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7 |
Soil behavior in tropical regions |
Reading the references |
Theoretical lectures + Presentation |
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8 |
Mid-term exam |
Review for the exam |
Written exam |
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9 |
Soil behavior in subtropical regions |
Reading the references |
Theoretical lectures + Presentation |
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10 |
Soil behavior in subtropical regions |
Reading the references |
Theoretical lectures + Presentation |
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11 |
Changes in different soil types during processes of thermal transition |
Reading the references |
Theoretical lectures + Presentation |
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12 |
Changes in different soil types during processes of thermal transition |
Reading the references |
Theoretical lectures + Presentation |
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13 |
Reactions of different soils within processes of thermal transition |
Reading the references |
Theoretical lectures + Presentation |
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14 |
Examples of extreme geotechnical problems occurring within thermal processes in Turkiye and in the world |
Reading the references |
Theoretical lectures + Presentation |
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15 |
Solutions of extreme geotechnical problems occurring within thermal processes |
Reading the references |
Theoretical lectures + Presentation |
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16/17 |
Final exam |
Review for the exam |
Written exam |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 McKeen, R. and Johnson, L. (1990). ”Climate-Controlled Soil Design Parameters for Mat Foundations.” J. Geotech. Engrg., 116(7), 1073–1094.
Fredlund, D.R. and Rahardjo, H., 1986, Soil Mechanics Principles for Highway Engineering in Arid Regions, Soil mechanics Cons. in Arid and Semiarid regions.
Kenneth D. Walsh, Craig A. Colby, William N. Houston, and Sandra L. Houston. (2009) Method for Evaluation of Depth of Wetting in Residential Areas. Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering 135:2, 169-176
C. Vipulanandan and Kalaiarasi Vembu. 2011. Effect of Climate Conditions on the Cracking of a Highway Retaining Wall Supported in the Active Zone. , 2464-2473.
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| Required Course Material(s) | |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Know how to use mathematics, science and engineering knowledge gained at undergraduate level to solve advanced geological engineering problems |
4 |
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2 |
Have the ability to define the problems of geological engineering in advanced level, formulate and solve them |
4 |
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3 |
Have advanced hypothetical and applied knowledge in geological engineering fields |
4 |
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4 |
Have the ability to prepare and evaluate projects in geological engineering |
3 |
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5 |
Have the ability to evaluate scientific and social values for societies and to transfer them to others at every level |
4 |
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6 |
Have the ability to do research independently in his/her field as well as in other fields and present the results effectively |
4 |
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7 |
Have the ability to be aware of life-long learning and follow the innovations in his/her field and to be able to use them efficiently |
3 |
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8 |
Have the ability to work individually, in a team, and in multidisciplinary fields. |
3 |
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9 |
Have the ability to use modern technologies and computer simulation to develop new projects and solve advanced engineering problems |
4 |
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10 |
Have the ability to use advanced knowledge in geological engineering field to think systematically and solve problems in multidisciplinary approaches |
3 |
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11 |
Have ethical responsibility to understand universal and social effects for applications of geological engineering and efficient usage of natural resources |
4 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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