To deduce design of underground structures,the fundamental concepts of tunnelling related subjects. To analyze 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. To analyze the stress distribution around underground openings.
Prerequisite(s)
none
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
-Weekly presentation lectures, video demonstrations and technical visits to underground excavations around Istanbul.
Principle Sources
-Tunnelling, Design, stability and construction, Whittaker, B., N. and Frith, R., C, The Institution of Mining and Metallurgy, 1990.
-Design And Construction Of Tunnels. Lunardi, P. 2008. Springer-Verlag.
-Tunnelling and Tunnel Mechanics: A Rational Approach to Tunnelling. Kolymbas, D. 2008. Springer.
-Tunnel engineering handbook, Bickel, J., O., Kuesel, T., R., King, E., H., ITP, 1996
-Underground Excavation in Rock, Hoek, E and Brown, E.T., The Institution of Mining and Metallurgy, London, 1980.
-Rock Mechanics Design in Mining and Tunneling, Bieniawski, Z. T., 1984, Balkema.
Other Sources
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Introduction to tunnelling.
Weekly presentations
2. Week
Geological aspects of tunnelling.
Weekly presentations
3. Week
The Geological Environment.
Weekly presentations
4. Week
Tunnelling methods: Soft ground conditions.
Weekly presentations
5. Week
Tunnelling methods: rock conditions using drill and blast.
Weekly presentations
6. Week
Tunnelling methods: rock conditions using roadheader machine excavation & TBM
Weekly presentations
7. Week
Technical site visit
Site visit
8. Week
Midterm
9. Week
Adverse ground conditions: effect on tunnelling
Ground treatment in tunnelling.
Weekly presentations
10. Week
Design and support of tunnels: operational criteria and principal support types
Weekly presentations
11. Week
Support of tunnels: rock reinforcement, concrete and shotcrete linings.
Weekly presentations
12. Week
Design of tunnels: soft ground & rock conditions
Weekly presentations
13. Week
Stresses and displacements associated with excavation of tunnels
Weekly presentations
14. Week
Support of tunnels: new austrian tunnelling method, Student presentations
Weekly presentations
15. Week
16. Week
17. Week
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
25
Homework / Term Projects / Presentations
2
5
Project(s)
2
15
Attendance
1
5
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
Evaluate the effect of geological conditions for tunnel excavation,
LO-2
be capable of deducing the proper tunnel excavation techniques,
