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)
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Special Requisite(s)
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Instructor(s)
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Course Assistant(s)
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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
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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
15. Week
16. Week
17. Week
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
50
Final Exam
1
50
Program Outcomes
PO-1
Adequate 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-2
Ability to formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
PO-3
Ability 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-4
Ability 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-5
Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investing complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.
PO-6
Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
PO-7
Ability 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-8
Awareness 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-9
Knowledge on behavior according ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility and standards used in engineering practices.
PO-10
Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development.
PO-11
Knowledge 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-1
Understands the importance of geological and geotechnical investigations for tunnelling purposes. (KNOWLEDGE)
LO-2
Makes a reasonable decision in choosing the right excavation technique for different geological media. (SKILL)
LO-3
Determines the most appropriate excavation-support type. (SKILL)
LO-4
Classifies rocks for tunnelling purposes. (KNOWLEDGE)
LO-5
Reviews the stresses that occur in underground openings. (SKILL)
