It is aimed to teach engineering and mechanical properties of soils, calculation of bearing capacity, calculation of soil settlement, calculation of lateral and vertical earth pressures, and soil stabilisation methods.
Course Content
This course contains; Soil Formation,Basic Physical Properties of Soils,Soils Grain Distribution Curve,Atterberg Limits,Compaction of Soils,Consolidation of Soil,Shear Strength of Soil,Compressive Strength of Soil and Bearing Capacity,Compressive Strength of Soil and Bearing Capacity,Permeability of Soils,Vertical Earth Pressure,Horizontal Earth Pressure,Retaining Structures,Stabilization of soils.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
Determine the engineering properties of soils.
14, 9
A
Determine the mechanical properties of soils.
14, 9
A
Determine the bearing capacity of soils.
17, 9
A, E
Calculate the lateral earth pressure on the soil.
12, 9
A
Verification of retaining structures.
13, 16, 9
A
Identify the methods of soil improvement.
10, 9
A, E
Teaching Methods:
10: Discussion Method, 12: Problem Solving Method, 13: Case Study Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 17: Experimental Technique, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:
A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Soil Formation
2
Basic Physical Properties of Soils
3
Soils Grain Distribution Curve
4
Atterberg Limits
5
Compaction of Soils
6
Consolidation of Soil
7
Shear Strength of Soil
8
Compressive Strength of Soil and Bearing Capacity
9
Compressive Strength of Soil and Bearing Capacity
10
Permeability of Soils
11
Vertical Earth Pressure
12
Horizontal Earth Pressure
13
Retaining Structures
14
Stabilization of soils
Resources
Course Presentations
Kumbasar, V., Kip, F., “Zemin Mekaniği Problemleri”, Sixth Edition (1999), Çağlayan Kitabevi.
Yıldırım, S., “Zemin İncelemesi ve Temel Tasarımı”, Third Edition (2009), Birsen Yayınevi.
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Offer necessary applications and solution proposals In the field of Construction Technologies.
X
2
Define adequate practical, theoretical and technical knowledge in suitable areas in the field of Construction Technology.
X
3
Use at least one CAD program for drawing architectural and static projects.
4
Demonstrate technical application skills in the design, repair and reinforcement of building elements.
X
5
Be able to recognize and select construction materials.
X
6
Aware of the necessity of life-long learning, constantly renew themselves by constantly monitoring developments in the field of Construction Technology and critically evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired.
X
7
Take an active role in the preparation and implementation phases of construction projects.
X
8
By acting in accordance with professional ethics, principles and values, become a model to colleagues and society.
X
9
Take part in researches, projects and events in cooperation with site staff and other auxiliary units with a sense of responsibility.
X
10
Use theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of Construction Technology.
X
11
Perform the necessary experiments in the fields of construction materials and soil mechanics and prepare reports of these experiments.
X
12
Calculate and report bill of quantities, cost and merit related to construction
X
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level
Absolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success
40
Rate of Final Exam to Success
60
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
İNŞ2277060
Spring Semester
3+0
3
4
Course Program
Cuma 13:30-14:15
Cuma 14:30-15:15
Cuma 15:30-16:15
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
Turkish
Course Level
Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Course Type
Required
Course Coordinator
Lect. Can DURMUŞ
Name of Lecturer(s)
Lect. Can DURMUŞ
Assistant(s)
Aim
It is aimed to teach engineering and mechanical properties of soils, calculation of bearing capacity, calculation of soil settlement, calculation of lateral and vertical earth pressures, and soil stabilisation methods.
Course Content
This course contains; Soil Formation,Basic Physical Properties of Soils,Soils Grain Distribution Curve,Atterberg Limits,Compaction of Soils,Consolidation of Soil,Shear Strength of Soil,Compressive Strength of Soil and Bearing Capacity,Compressive Strength of Soil and Bearing Capacity,Permeability of Soils,Vertical Earth Pressure,Horizontal Earth Pressure,Retaining Structures,Stabilization of soils.
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
Determine the engineering properties of soils.
14, 9
A
Determine the mechanical properties of soils.
14, 9
A
Determine the bearing capacity of soils.
17, 9
A, E
Calculate the lateral earth pressure on the soil.
12, 9
A
Verification of retaining structures.
13, 16, 9
A
Identify the methods of soil improvement.
10, 9
A, E
Teaching Methods:
10: Discussion Method, 12: Problem Solving Method, 13: Case Study Method, 14: Self Study Method, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 17: Experimental Technique, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:
A: Traditional Written Exam, E: Homework
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
Soil Formation
2
Basic Physical Properties of Soils
3
Soils Grain Distribution Curve
4
Atterberg Limits
5
Compaction of Soils
6
Consolidation of Soil
7
Shear Strength of Soil
8
Compressive Strength of Soil and Bearing Capacity
9
Compressive Strength of Soil and Bearing Capacity
10
Permeability of Soils
11
Vertical Earth Pressure
12
Horizontal Earth Pressure
13
Retaining Structures
14
Stabilization of soils
Resources
Course Presentations
Kumbasar, V., Kip, F., “Zemin Mekaniği Problemleri”, Sixth Edition (1999), Çağlayan Kitabevi.
Yıldırım, S., “Zemin İncelemesi ve Temel Tasarımı”, Third Edition (2009), Birsen Yayınevi.
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Offer necessary applications and solution proposals In the field of Construction Technologies.
X
2
Define adequate practical, theoretical and technical knowledge in suitable areas in the field of Construction Technology.
X
3
Use at least one CAD program for drawing architectural and static projects.
4
Demonstrate technical application skills in the design, repair and reinforcement of building elements.
X
5
Be able to recognize and select construction materials.
X
6
Aware of the necessity of life-long learning, constantly renew themselves by constantly monitoring developments in the field of Construction Technology and critically evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired.
X
7
Take an active role in the preparation and implementation phases of construction projects.
X
8
By acting in accordance with professional ethics, principles and values, become a model to colleagues and society.
X
9
Take part in researches, projects and events in cooperation with site staff and other auxiliary units with a sense of responsibility.
X
10
Use theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of Construction Technology.
X
11
Perform the necessary experiments in the fields of construction materials and soil mechanics and prepare reports of these experiments.
X
12
Calculate and report bill of quantities, cost and merit related to construction
