CIVIL ENGINEERING | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
CEN3013 | Soil Mechanics | Fall | 3 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester |
Language of instruction: | En |
Type of course: | Must Course |
Course Level: | Bachelor |
Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
Course Coordinator : | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi AHMET SERHAN KIRLANGIÇ |
Course Lecturer(s): |
RA ÜMMÜGÜLSÜM ALYÜZ ÖZDEMİR Dr. Öğr. Üyesi İREM ŞANAL Dr. Öğr. Üyesi AHMET SERHAN KIRLANGIÇ |
Course Objectives: | To establish an understanding of the fundamental concepts of mechanics of granular materials; including the behavior of multiphase materials and their constitutive behavior, To provide students with exposure to the systematic methods for solving engineering problems in soil mechanics, To discuss the basic mechanical principles underlying modern soil mechanics and to create an understanding of assumptions that are inherent to the solution of geotechnical problems, To build the necessary theoretical background for design and construction of foundation systems. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; Learn the mechanical properties, behavior and multi-phase structure of soil materials, Gain ability of problem solving in soil mechanics, Understand the fundamental mechanical principles and assumptions in soil mechanics, Understand theoretical background for foundation engineering. |
Physical properties of soils, soil classification, soil structure, moisture effects; compressibility and consolidation; stress, deformation, and strength characteristics; stress distribution and analysis; basic laboratory experiments. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation | |
1) | Introduction | ||
2) | Origin of soil and grain size | ||
3) | Weight-volume relationships | ||
4) | Plasticity and classification of soils | ||
5) | Soil compaction | ||
6) | Permeability and seepage: Darcy's law, hydraulic gradient, permeability, determination of coefficient of permeability | ||
7) | Seepage forces and water pressure, two-dimensional seepage, and flow nets | ||
8) | Midterm | ||
9) | Stresses in soils: geostatic stresses in soils, effective stress | ||
10) | Stresses in soils: Induced stresses due to different types of loading | ||
11) | Consolidation: Fundamentals of consolidation, consolidation test, primary and secondary settlements | ||
12) | Consolidation: Void ratio-pressure relationships, settlement-time relationship, determination of settlements | ||
13) | Strength in soils: Shear failure and the Mohr-Circle | ||
14) | Strength in soils: Direct shear and triaxial tests |
Course Notes: | Das, B. M., & Sivakugan, N., "Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering", 5th Edition, 2015, Cengage Learning. |
References: |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Attendance | 0 | % 0 |
Laboratory | 0 | % 0 |
Application | 0 | % 0 |
Field Work | 0 | % 0 |
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) | 0 | % 0 |
Quizzes | 5 | % 10 |
Homework Assignments | 0 | % 0 |
Presentation | 0 | % 0 |
Project | 0 | % 0 |
Seminar | 0 | % 0 |
Midterms | 1 | % 30 |
Preliminary Jury | 0 | % 0 |
Final | 1 | % 40 |
Paper Submission | 4 | % 20 |
Jury | 0 | % 0 |
Bütünleme | % 0 | |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
Course Hours | 13 | 3 | 39 |
Laboratory | 4 | 2 | 8 |
Application | 10 | 2 | 20 |
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Field Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 4 | 56 |
Presentations / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Homework Assignments | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Quizzes | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Preliminary Jury | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Midterms | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Paper Submission | 4 | 8 | 32 |
Jury | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Total Workload | 159 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and civil engineering; the ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems. | 5 |
2) | Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | 3 |
3) | Ability to design a complex system, process, structural and/or structural members to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. | 2 |
4) | Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in civil engineering applications; ability to use civil engineering technologies effectively. | 4 |
5) | Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or civil engineering research topics. | 5 |
6) | Ability to work effectively within and multi-disciplinary teams; individual study skills. | |
7) | Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing. | 3 |
8) | Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information to follow developments in civil engineering technology. | 4 |
9) | To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; having awareness of the importance of employee workplace health and safety. | |
10) | Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development. | |
11) | Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of civil engineering solutions. | 1 |