Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOUNDATION ENGINEERING | - | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 5 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assoc.Prof. Atakan MANGIR |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assist.Prof. Adlen ALTUNBAŞ |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | -To learn about types and purposes of different foundation systems -To provide students with exposure to the systematic methods for designing foundations. -To discuss and evaluate the feasibility of foundation solutions to different types of soil conditions considering the time effect on soil behavior. -To build the necessary theoretical background for design and construction of foundation systems. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Subsurface exploration: scope, stages and methods of geotechnical investigation, soil borings and samplings, in-situ tests.,Plastic equilibrium in soils, Rankine and Coulomb earth pressures theories, Active and passive earth pressures, Problem session,Plastic equilibrium in soils, Rankine and Coulomb earth pressures theories, Active and passive earth pressures, Problem session, Lateral earth pressures, externally and internally stabilized systems,Retaining walls, types of retaining walls, aplication fields, proportioning retaining walls, Stability checks against oveturning, sliding and bearing capacity failure, design and application examples, Problem session,Retaining walls, types of retaining walls, aplication fields, proportioning retaining walls, Stability checks against oveturning, sliding and bearing capacity failure, design and application examples, Problem session,Sheet pile walls, types, temporary and permanent uses, fundamental assumptions in sheet pile analysis,Cantilever sheet piles, earth pressure distributions and equilibrium equations, Problem session,Midterm,Shallow foundations: Types of shallow foundations, bearing capacity, selection of soil strength parameters, Problem session,Design of shallow foundations under different types of loading,Types of deep foundations and definitions, load transfer,Axial load capacity based on analytical methods, toe bearing, side friction, upward load capacity, group effects, settlement of deep foundations,Final Exam. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Teaching Methods: | |
| Assessment Methods: |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Subsurface exploration: scope, stages and methods of geotechnical investigation, soil borings and samplings, in-situ tests. | |
| 2 | Plastic equilibrium in soils, Rankine and Coulomb earth pressures theories, Active and passive earth pressures, Problem session | |
| 3 | Plastic equilibrium in soils, Rankine and Coulomb earth pressures theories, Active and passive earth pressures, Problem session | |
| 4 | Lateral earth pressures, externally and internally stabilized systems | |
| 5 | Retaining walls, types of retaining walls, aplication fields, proportioning retaining walls, Stability checks against oveturning, sliding and bearing capacity failure, design and application examples, Problem session | |
| 6 | Retaining walls, types of retaining walls, aplication fields, proportioning retaining walls, Stability checks against oveturning, sliding and bearing capacity failure, design and application examples, Problem session | |
| 7 | Sheet pile walls, types, temporary and permanent uses, fundamental assumptions in sheet pile analysis | |
| 8 | Cantilever sheet piles, earth pressure distributions and equilibrium equations, Problem session | |
| 9 | Midterm | |
| 10 | Shallow foundations: Types of shallow foundations, bearing capacity, selection of soil strength parameters, Problem session | |
| 11 | Design of shallow foundations under different types of loading | |
| 12 | Types of deep foundations and definitions, load transfer | |
| 13 | Axial load capacity based on analytical methods, toe bearing, side friction, upward load capacity, group effects, settlement of deep foundations | |
| 14 | Final Exam |
| Resources |
| “Foundation Design, Principles and Practices”, D.P. Coduto, Prentice Hall. "Foundations and Earth Retaining Structures", M. Budhu, Wiley. |
| Lecture Notes |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering. | X | |||||
| 2 | An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems. | X | |||||
| 3 | An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability. | X | |||||
| 4 | An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice. | X | |||||
| 5 | An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data. | X | |||||
| 6 | An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams. | X | |||||
| 7 | An ability to communicate effectively. | X | |||||
| 8 | A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning. | X | |||||
| 9 | An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility. | X | |||||
| 10 | A knowledge of contemporary issues. | X | |||||
| 11 | The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 30 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 70 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Course Hours | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| General Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 0 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(0/30) | 0 | |||||
| ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. | ||||||
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOUNDATION ENGINEERING | - | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 5 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assoc.Prof. Atakan MANGIR |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assist.Prof. Adlen ALTUNBAŞ |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | -To learn about types and purposes of different foundation systems -To provide students with exposure to the systematic methods for designing foundations. -To discuss and evaluate the feasibility of foundation solutions to different types of soil conditions considering the time effect on soil behavior. -To build the necessary theoretical background for design and construction of foundation systems. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Subsurface exploration: scope, stages and methods of geotechnical investigation, soil borings and samplings, in-situ tests.,Plastic equilibrium in soils, Rankine and Coulomb earth pressures theories, Active and passive earth pressures, Problem session,Plastic equilibrium in soils, Rankine and Coulomb earth pressures theories, Active and passive earth pressures, Problem session, Lateral earth pressures, externally and internally stabilized systems,Retaining walls, types of retaining walls, aplication fields, proportioning retaining walls, Stability checks against oveturning, sliding and bearing capacity failure, design and application examples, Problem session,Retaining walls, types of retaining walls, aplication fields, proportioning retaining walls, Stability checks against oveturning, sliding and bearing capacity failure, design and application examples, Problem session,Sheet pile walls, types, temporary and permanent uses, fundamental assumptions in sheet pile analysis,Cantilever sheet piles, earth pressure distributions and equilibrium equations, Problem session,Midterm,Shallow foundations: Types of shallow foundations, bearing capacity, selection of soil strength parameters, Problem session,Design of shallow foundations under different types of loading,Types of deep foundations and definitions, load transfer,Axial load capacity based on analytical methods, toe bearing, side friction, upward load capacity, group effects, settlement of deep foundations,Final Exam. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Teaching Methods: | |
| Assessment Methods: |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Subsurface exploration: scope, stages and methods of geotechnical investigation, soil borings and samplings, in-situ tests. | |
| 2 | Plastic equilibrium in soils, Rankine and Coulomb earth pressures theories, Active and passive earth pressures, Problem session | |
| 3 | Plastic equilibrium in soils, Rankine and Coulomb earth pressures theories, Active and passive earth pressures, Problem session | |
| 4 | Lateral earth pressures, externally and internally stabilized systems | |
| 5 | Retaining walls, types of retaining walls, aplication fields, proportioning retaining walls, Stability checks against oveturning, sliding and bearing capacity failure, design and application examples, Problem session | |
| 6 | Retaining walls, types of retaining walls, aplication fields, proportioning retaining walls, Stability checks against oveturning, sliding and bearing capacity failure, design and application examples, Problem session | |
| 7 | Sheet pile walls, types, temporary and permanent uses, fundamental assumptions in sheet pile analysis | |
| 8 | Cantilever sheet piles, earth pressure distributions and equilibrium equations, Problem session | |
| 9 | Midterm | |
| 10 | Shallow foundations: Types of shallow foundations, bearing capacity, selection of soil strength parameters, Problem session | |
| 11 | Design of shallow foundations under different types of loading | |
| 12 | Types of deep foundations and definitions, load transfer | |
| 13 | Axial load capacity based on analytical methods, toe bearing, side friction, upward load capacity, group effects, settlement of deep foundations | |
| 14 | Final Exam |
| Resources |
| “Foundation Design, Principles and Practices”, D.P. Coduto, Prentice Hall. "Foundations and Earth Retaining Structures", M. Budhu, Wiley. |
| Lecture Notes |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering. | X | |||||
| 2 | An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems. | X | |||||
| 3 | An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability. | X | |||||
| 4 | An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice. | X | |||||
| 5 | An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data. | X | |||||
| 6 | An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams. | X | |||||
| 7 | An ability to communicate effectively. | X | |||||
| 8 | A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning. | X | |||||
| 9 | An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility. | X | |||||
| 10 | A knowledge of contemporary issues. | X | |||||
| 11 | The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 30 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 70 | |
| Total | 100 | |