| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Rock Mechanics I |
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| Course Code |
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MMD301 |
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| Course Type |
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Compulsory |
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| Level of Course |
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First Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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3 |
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| Course Semester |
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Fall (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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3 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Assoc.Prof.Dr. AHMET DAĞ
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Knows about the concepts of rock engineering.
Determines strength parameters and rock properties.
Makes stress analyses.
Determines deformation and failure of rock.
Determines stresses around underground opening.
Has the skills to conduct laboratory experiments and evaluate experimental data.
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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 provide students with a fundamental background in theoretical and applied rock mechanics with emphasis on problem-solving in rock engineering as well as an ability to conduct laboratory experiments and interpret the results. |
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| Course Contents |
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Introduction/ Basic descriptions and concepts/ Stresses on the ground/ analysis of stress and strain/ Physical and mechanical properties of rock material and rock mass/ Rock mass classifications/ Rock failure criteria/ Stresses on the underground openings and measurement/ laboratory experiments. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Classroom and Lab |
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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 |
Introduction, basic descriptions and concepts |
Document reading |
Face to face teaching |
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2 |
Stress and strain |
Document reading |
Face to face teaching |
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3 |
Stress and strain |
Document reading |
Face to face teaching |
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4 |
Stress and strain |
Document reading |
Face to face teaching |
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5 |
Rock behaviour |
Document reading |
Face to face teaching |
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6 |
Rock failure criterias |
Document reading |
Face to face teaching |
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7 |
Rock failure criterias |
Document reading |
Face to face teaching |
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8 |
Ground stresses and stress distributions |
Document reading |
Face to face teaching |
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9 |
Midtrems |
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Written examination |
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10 |
Ground stresses and stress distributions |
Document reading |
Face to face teaching |
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11 |
Ground stresses and stress distributions |
Document reading |
Face to face teaching |
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12 |
Rock and mass classifications |
Document reading |
Face to face teaching |
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13 |
Physical and mechanical properties of rock and laboratory experiments |
Document reading |
Face to face teaching and applying |
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14 |
Physical and mechanical properties of rock and laboratory experiments |
Document reading |
Face to face teaching and applying |
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15 |
Physical and mechanical properties of rock and laboratory experiments |
Document reading |
Face to face teaching and applying |
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16/17 |
Final exam |
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Written examination |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Students gain adequate knowledge about the engineering fields in the branches of mathematics, physical sciences or their own branches |
4 |
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2 |
Students follow the current developments in their fields with a recognition of the need for lifelong learning and constantly improve themselves |
4 |
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3 |
Students use the theoretical and practical knowledge in mathematics, physical sciences and their fields for engineering solutions |
4 |
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4 |
Students choose and use the appropriate analytical mehtods and modelling techniques to identify, formulate, and solve the engineering problems |
5 |
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5 |
Students design and carry out experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret the results. |
4 |
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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 |
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7 |
Students choose and use the modern technical tools necessary for engineering practice. |
4 |
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8 |
Students gain the ability to work effectively both as an individual and in multi-disciplinary teams. |
0 |
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9 |
Students use the resources of information and databases for the purpose of doing research and accesing information. |
0 |
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10 |
Students follow the scientific and technological developments in recognition of the need for lifelong learning, and continuously keep their knowledge up to date. |
0 |
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11 |
Students use the information and communication technologies together with the computer software at the level required by the European Computer Driving Licence. |
0 |
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12 |
Students use a foreign language according to the general level of European Language Portfolio B1 to communicate effectively in oral and written form. |
0 |
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13 |
Students gain the ability to communicate using technical drawing. |
3 |
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14 |
Students become informed of professional and ethical responsibility. |
0 |
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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 |
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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 |
0 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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