Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOIL MECHANICS I | - | Spring 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 | 1 - To teach main principles of soil mechanics 2 - To give the main information about the introduction of foundation engineering 3 - To discuss the subjects of design and application of foundation construction |
| Course Content | This course contains; Physical and index properties of soils. ,Classification of soils,Compaction,Hydraulic properties, capillarity, permeability, frost effect,Effective, neutral and total stress,Stress-strain relationships for soils,Stress distribution in soils,Consolidation,Shear strength,Earth pressure. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| A, G |
| Teaching Methods: | |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, G: Quiz |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physical and index properties of soils. | |
| 2 | Classification of soils | |
| 3 | Compaction | |
| 4 | Hydraulic properties, capillarity, permeability, frost effect | |
| 5 | Effective, neutral and total stress | |
| 6 | Stress-strain relationships for soils | |
| 7 | Stress distribution in soils | |
| 8 | Consolidation | |
| 9 | Shear strength | |
| 10 | Earth pressure |
| Resources |
| Class Notes B.M. Das (2010), Principles of Geotechnical Engineering, 7th Edition, Cengage Learning. |
| Craig, R.F., 1997, Soil Mechanics, Spon Press; 6th edition R.D. Holtz, W.D. Kovacs and T.C. Sheahan (2011), An Introduction to Geotechnical Engineeri 2nd Edition, Pearson-Prentice-Hall. M.Budhu (2011), Soil Mechanics and Foundations, 3rd Edition, John Wiley and Sons. Ozudogru, K., Tan, O., Aksoy, I.H., 2001, Soil Mechanics with Solved Problems, Birsen Press, Istanbul. Kumbasar, V., Kip, F., 1999, Soil Mechanics Problems, Caglayan Kitabevi, Beyoglu, Istanbul. |
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 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Term Project | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOIL MECHANICS I | - | Spring 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 | 1 - To teach main principles of soil mechanics 2 - To give the main information about the introduction of foundation engineering 3 - To discuss the subjects of design and application of foundation construction |
| Course Content | This course contains; Physical and index properties of soils. ,Classification of soils,Compaction,Hydraulic properties, capillarity, permeability, frost effect,Effective, neutral and total stress,Stress-strain relationships for soils,Stress distribution in soils,Consolidation,Shear strength,Earth pressure. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| A, G |
| Teaching Methods: | |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, G: Quiz |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physical and index properties of soils. | |
| 2 | Classification of soils | |
| 3 | Compaction | |
| 4 | Hydraulic properties, capillarity, permeability, frost effect | |
| 5 | Effective, neutral and total stress | |
| 6 | Stress-strain relationships for soils | |
| 7 | Stress distribution in soils | |
| 8 | Consolidation | |
| 9 | Shear strength | |
| 10 | Earth pressure |
| Resources |
| Class Notes B.M. Das (2010), Principles of Geotechnical Engineering, 7th Edition, Cengage Learning. |
| Craig, R.F., 1997, Soil Mechanics, Spon Press; 6th edition R.D. Holtz, W.D. Kovacs and T.C. Sheahan (2011), An Introduction to Geotechnical Engineeri 2nd Edition, Pearson-Prentice-Hall. M.Budhu (2011), Soil Mechanics and Foundations, 3rd Edition, John Wiley and Sons. Ozudogru, K., Tan, O., Aksoy, I.H., 2001, Soil Mechanics with Solved Problems, Birsen Press, Istanbul. Kumbasar, V., Kip, F., 1999, Soil Mechanics Problems, Caglayan Kitabevi, Beyoglu, Istanbul. |
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 | |