To teach the analysis and design of foundations and embankments by interpreting soil investigations on different soil types and to get foundation pit safety.
Prerequisite(s)
İMGY1001, İMGY0002
Corequisite(s)
none
Special Requisite(s)
none
Instructor(s)
-
Course Assistant(s)
none
Schedule
The course is not opened for this semester.
Office Hour(s)
The course is not opened for this semester.
Teaching Methods and Techniques
Theory and application
Principle Sources
ÖNALP, A., SERT, S., 2010. Geoteknik Bilgisi III: Bina Temelleri, Genişletilmiş 2. Baskı, Birsen Basım Yayım.
CODUTO, D.P., 2001, Foundation Design, Prentice Hall.
BOWLES, J.E., 1997, Foundation Analysis and Design, 5th Ed., McGraw Hill.
CERNICA, J.N., 1995, Geotechnical Engineering: Foundation Design, J. Wiley
DAS, B., 1990, Principles of Foundation Engineering, 2nd Ed., PWS-Kent.
Other Sources
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Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Soil investigation
Theory
2. Week
Soil investigation
Theory
3. Week
Bearing capacity of shallow foundations
Theory
4. Week
Bearing capacity of shallow foundations
Theory and application
5. Week
Other bearing capacity theories
Theory and application
6. Week
Other bearing capacity theories
Theory and application
7. Week
Bearing capacity with insitu test
Theory and application
8. Week
Bearing capacity with insitu test
Theory and application
9. Week
Settlement criteria
Theory and application
10. Week
Settlement criteria
Theory and application
11. Week
SPT for foundation design
Theory and application
12. Week
SPT for foundation design
Theory and application
13. Week
Raft foundations and Embankments
Theory and application
14. Week
Raft foundations and Embankments
Theory and application
15. Week
16. Week
17. Week
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
30
Homework / Term Projects / Presentations
4
20
Final Exam
1
50
Program Outcomes
PO-1
- Develop and deepen knowledge in the field of Geotechnical Engineering.
PO-2
Conceive the interdisciplinary interaction which the field of Geotechnical Engineering is related with.
PO-3
Use of theoretical and practical knowledge within the field of Geotechnical Engineering at a proficiency level.
PO-4
Interpret the knowledge about the field of Geotechnical Engineering by integrating the information gathered from different disciplines and formulate new knowledge.
PO-5
Solve the problem faced related to the field of Geotechnical Engineering by using research methods.
PO-6
Independently conduct studies that require proficiency in the field of Geotechnical Engineering
PO-7
Take responsibility and develop new strategic solutions as a team member in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced within the applications in the field of Geotechnical Engineering.
PO-8
Demonstrate leadership in contexts that require solving problems related to the field of Geotechnical Engineering.
PO-9
Evaluate knowledge and skills acquired at proficiency level in the field of Geotechnical Engineering with a critical approach and direct the learning.
PO-10
Communicate current developments and studies within the field of Geotechnical Engineering to both professional and non-professional groups systematically using written, oral and visual techniques by supporting with quantitative and qualitative data.
PO-11
Investigate, improve social connections and their conducting norms with a critical view and act to change them when necessary.
PO-12
Communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B2 General Level.
PO-13
Use advanced informatics and communication technology skills with software knowledge required by the field of Geotechnical Engineering.
PO-14
Audit the data gathering, interpretation, implementation and announcement stages by taking into consideration the cultural, scientific, and ethical values and teach these values.
PO-15
Develop strategy, policy and implementation plans on the issues related to the field and assess the findings within the frame of quality processes.
PO-16
Use the knowledge, problem solving and/or implementation skills in interdisciplinary studies.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
He/She can translate how to do soil investigation
LO-2
He/She can design shallow foundations on clay and sand.