Undergraduate
Faculty of Engineering and Architecture
Civil Engineering
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Underground Structures

Course CodeSemester Course Name LE/RC/LA Course Type Language of Instruction ECTS
CE0206 Underground Structures 2/2/0 DE English 4
Course Goals
To gain an understanding of design of underground structures, to learn the fundamental concepts of tunnelling related subjects, to learn the basic operations in tunnelling, such as excavation and support technics, to overcome the challenges of difficult natural mediums, to apply different improvement techniques prior to excavation
Prerequisite(s) CE5201 Soil Mechanics I
Corequisite(s) -
Special Requisite(s) -
Instructor(s) -
Course Assistant(s) -
Schedule The course is not opened for this semester.
Office Hour(s) The course is not opened for this semester.
Teaching Methods and Techniques Oral Presentation and Recitation
Principle Sources

- Lecture Notes

- Tatiya, R. (2005). Civil excavations and tunnelling: A practical guide. Thomas Telford.

Other Sources -
Course Schedules
Week Contents Learning Methods
1. Week Introduction and site investigations Oral Presentation and Recitation
2. Week Ground and rock fragmentation-drilling and blasting Oral Presentation and Recitation
3. Week Earth movers, excavators and open-cut excavations Oral Presentation and Recitation
4. Week Tunnelling by conventional methods-drilling and blasting Oral Presentation and Recitation
5. Week Tunnelling by conventional methods-Classical Arching Theories Oral Presentation and Recitation
6. Week Mechanized tunneling Oral Presentation and Recitation
7. Week Mechanized tunneling Oral Presentation and Recitation
8. Week Shield tunnelling in soft ground (TBM) (EPBS+SS) Oral Presentation and Recitation
9. Week Shield tunnelling in soft ground (TBM) (EPBS+SS) Oral Presentation and Recitation
10. Week Special methods-NATM-LTM (New Austrian Tunneling Method) Oral Presentation and Recitation
11. Week Special methods-NATM-LTM (New Austrian Tunneling Method) Oral Presentation and Recitation
12. Week Microtunneling Oral Presentation and Recitation
13. Week Raising, Sinking, and large subsurface excavations Oral Presentation and Recitation
14. Week Hazards, safety and the environment Oral Presentation and Recitation
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16. Week
17. Week
Assessments
Evaluation tools Quantity Weight(%)
Midterm(s) 1 50
Final Exam 1 50


Program Outcomes
PO-1Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas in the solution of complex engineering problems.
PO-2Ability to formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
PO-3Ability to design a complex systemi process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired results; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
PO-4Ability to select and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and Solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
PO-5Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investing complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.
PO-6Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
PO-7Ability to communicate effectivley, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and intelligible instruction.
PO-8Awareness of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
PO-9Knowledge on behavior according ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility and standards used in engineering practices.
PO-10Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development.
PO-11Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety, and contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1Understands the importance of geological and geotechnical investigations for tunnelling purposes. (KNOWLEDGE)
LO-2Makes a reasonable decision in choosing the right excavation technique for different geological media. (SKILL)
LO-3Determines the most appropriate excavation-support type. (SKILL)
LO-4Classifies rocks for tunnelling purposes. (KNOWLEDGE)
LO-5Reviews the stresses that occur in underground openings. (SKILL)
Course Assessment Matrix:
Program Outcomes - Learning Outcomes Matrix
 PO 1PO 2PO 3PO 4PO 5PO 6PO 7PO 8PO 9PO 10PO 11