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Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering

Course CodeSemester Course Name LE/RC/LA Course Type Language of Instruction ECTS
İMGY0005 Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering 3/0/0 DE Turkish 9
Course Goals
Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering methods to teach the basic principles and practical design.
 
Prerequisite(s) None
Corequisite(s) None
Special Requisite(s) None
Instructor(s) Dr. Birsen CAN
Course Assistant(s)
Schedule Will be announced via CATs at the beginning of the semester.
Office Hour(s) Will be announced via CATs at the beginning of the semester.
Teaching Methods and Techniques -Theory, practice and laboratory
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Course Schedules
Week Contents Learning Methods
1. Week Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering Theory
2. Week Seismology and Earthquakes Theory
3. Week Measurement of Strong Ground Movements Theory
4. Week Seismic Hazard Analysis Theory
5. Week Formation of the ground wave Theory
6. Week Dynamic Properties of the ground I Theory
7. Week Dynamic properties of soil II Theory
8. Week Determination of Dynamic Properties of the soil with the land and Laboratory Tests Theory
9. Week Ground Response Analysis Theory
10. Week The Concept of Soil Liquefaction Theory
11. Week Determination of the floor of Liquefaction Potential Theory
12. Week Damage and Effects of Liquefaction Theory
13. Week Seismic Slope Stability Analysis Theory
14. Week Seismic Design of Retaining Structures Theory
15. Week
16. Week
17. Week
Assessments
Evaluation tools Quantity Weight(%)
Midterm(s) 1 30
Homework / Term Projects / Presentations 1 20
Final Exam 1 50


Program Outcomes
PO-1Develop and deepen knowledge in the field of Geotechnical Engineering.
PO-2Conceive the interdisciplinary interaction which the field of Geotechnical Engineering is related with.
PO-3Use of theoretical and practical knowledge within the field of Geotechnical Engineering at a proficiency level.
PO-4Interpret the knowledge about the field of Geotechnical Engineering by integrating the information gathered from different disciplines and formulate new knowledge.
PO-5Solve the problem faced related to the field of Geotechnical Engineering by using research methods.
PO-6Independently conduct studies that require proficiency in the field of Geotechnical Engineering
PO-7Take 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-8Demonstrate leadership in contexts that require solving problems related to the field of Geotechnical Engineering.
PO-9Evaluate knowledge and skills acquired at proficiency level in the field of Geotechnical Engineering with a critical approach and direct the learning.
PO-10Communicate 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-11Investigate, improve social connections and their conducting norms with a critical view and act to change them when necessary.
PO-12Communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B2 General Level.
PO-13Use advanced informatics and communication technology skills with software knowledge required by the field of Geotechnical Engineering.
PO-14Audit the data gathering, interpretation, implementation and announcement stages by taking into consideration the cultural, scientific, and ethical values and teach these values.
PO-15Develop strategy, policy and implementation plans on the issues related to the field and assess the findings within the frame of quality processes.
PO-16Use the knowledge, problem solving and/or implementation skills in interdisciplinary studies.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1To have knowledge about the basic concepts of earthquake geotechnical engineering.
LO-2Explain the behavior of soil under the influence of dynamic loads
LO-3Interpretation of the dynamic properties of the soil.
LO-4Field and laboratory experiments to determine the dynamic properties.
LO-5Soil mechanics applications (slope stability, retaining walls), and solutions to make dynamic analysis.
Course Assessment Matrix:
Program Outcomes - Learning Outcomes Matrix
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