Information Package / Course Catalogue
| Computer Engineering | |||||
| Bachelor | Length of the Programme: 4 | Number of Credits: 240 | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF: Level 6 |
Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri
| School/Faculty/Institute | Faculty of Engineering | |||||||||
| Course Code | CE 301 | |||||||||
| Course Title in English | Soil Mechanics | |||||||||
| Course Title in Turkish | Zemin Mekaniği | |||||||||
| Language of Instruction | EN | |||||||||
| Type of Course | Flipped Classroom,Laboratory Work,Lecture | |||||||||
| Level of Course | Introductory | |||||||||
| Semester | Fall | |||||||||
| Contact Hours per Week |
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| Estimated Student Workload | 160 hours per semester | |||||||||
| Number of Credits | 6 ECTS | |||||||||
| Grading Mode | Standard Letter Grade | |||||||||
| Pre-requisites |
STM 203 - Strength of Materials |
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| Expected Prior Knowledge | Prior knowledge of the mechanical properties of the materials and fundamental concepts of deformable bodies; stress, strain and failure of materials is expected. | |||||||||
| Co-requisites | None | |||||||||
| Registration Restrictions | Only Undergraduate Students | |||||||||
| Overall Educational Objective | To learn soil formation, soil classification, phase diagrams, the fundamental principles of soil mechanics (including compaction behavior, 1-Dimensional (1-D) flow, consolidation theory, 2-Dimensional (1-D) flow, effective stress concepts, stresses in soil, shear strength behavior, earth pressures) that is the basic knowledge required for the design of all structures/structural components in contact with soil (e.g., tunnels, foundations, retaining structures, dams). | |||||||||
| Course Description | This course provides the main principles of soil mechanics and a comprehensive introduction to geotechnical engineering. The course initiates with a brief review of geology including rock cycle, soil formation & introduction to ground exploration and following topics are covered: Soil phase diagrams & phase relations, physical and index properties of soils, characterization & engineering classification of soils, soil compaction behavior, field compaction and compaction quality control, 1-D water flow, permeability & seepage, hydraulic gradient, effective stress concepts, load induced stress distribution in a soil mass, 2-D groundwater flow & construction of flow-nets, consolidation theory & soil settlement, soil-shear strength, Mohr-Coulomb failure criterion, passive & at-rest lateral earth pressures. | |||||||||
| Course Description in Turkish | Bu derste zemin mekaniği prensipleri ve geoteknik mühendisliğine giriş kapsamlı bir şekilde incelenmektedir. Dersin başında kaya döngüsü ve zemin oluşumu gibi jeoloji konular tekrar edilir, sondaj ve saha deneyleri kısaca tanıtılır. Bu derste zemin mekaniği prensipleri şu konu başlıkları altında kapsamlı bir şekilde incelenmektedir: zemin faz diyagramları ve faz ilişkileri, zeminlerin fiziksel ve endeks özellikleri, zemin karakterizasyonu ve mühendislik sınıflandırılması, zemin kompaksiyon davranışı, sahada kompaksiyon ve kompaksiyon kalite kontrolü, 1-boyutta su akışı, permeabilite ve sızıntı, hidrolik eğim, efektif stres kavramı, zeminde yük altında gerilme dağılım, 2-boyutta akış ve akış ağı çizilmesi, konsolidasyon teorisi ve zeminde oturmalar, zemin kayme direnci, Mohr-Coulomb kırılma kriteri, pasif, aktif ve sükunette yanal zemin basınçları |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) describe soil & rock formation, solve soil-phase diagram relationship problems, identify physical and index soil properties, classify soils based on engineering standards; 2) demonstrate an understanding of soil-compaction behavior, identify various field-compaction equipment; 3) explain permeability, comprehend 1-D flow and hydraulic gradient, develop 2-D flow-nets for groundwater flow and solve basic groundwater flow boundary value problems; 4) comprehend concept of effective stress, calculate effective stresses and pore pressures; 5) analyze the distribution of stresses in soil due to load application, apply consolidation theory to solve 1-D consolidation and compression problems; 6) determine soil shear strength parameters and analyze stress state on a plane using Mohr-Coulomb criterion; 7) calculate lateral earth pressures; 8) function effectively as a member of a group; 9) conduct geotechnical experiments based on established procedures, analyze and interpret the results of the experiments with an assessment of error and uncertainty; 10) communicate effectively with well-organized written document. |
| Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
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| 1) An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics | ||||||||||
| 2) An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors | ||||||||||
| 3) An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences | ||||||||||
| 4) An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts | ||||||||||
| 5) An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives | ||||||||||
| 6) An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions | ||||||||||
| 7) An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies. |
Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences
| N None | S Supportive | H Highly Related |
| Program Outcomes and Competences | Level | Assessed by | |
| 1) | An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics | H | Exam,Lab,Participation |
| 2) | An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors | N | |
| 3) | An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences | S | Lab |
| 4) | An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts | N | |
| 5) | An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives | N | Lab |
| 6) | An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions | H | Lab |
| 7) | An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies. | N |
| Prepared by and Date | GÖKÇE TÖNÜK , September 2023 |
| Course Coordinator | GÖKÇE TÖNÜK |
| Semester | Fall |
| Name of Instructor | Asst. Prof. Dr. GÖKÇE TÖNÜK |
Course Contents
| Week | Subject |
| 1) | Introduction to soil mechanics, Review of Geology: rock cycle, soil formation & Introduction to soil exploration & sampling |
| 2) | Introduction to Soil Laboratory & Measurement Techniques, Error & Uncertainty, Soil Minerals, Soil Composition Lab 1: Specific gravity |
| 3) | Soil Phase Diagram and Volume-Density Relationship Equations, Lab 2: Hydrometer analysis, Sieve analysis, |
| 4) | Physical and index soil properties, Soil classification based on engineering standards, Lab 3: Moisture content, Atterberg Limits |
| 5) | Compaction Behavior of Soils & Field Compaction, Quality Assurance Lab 4: Compaction test (Proctor) |
| 6) | Permeability, 1-D Water Flow in Soils |
| 7) | Effective Stress Concept |
| 8) | Stress Distribution in Soils and Compressibility of Soils |
| 9) | Consolidation Theory, 1-D Consolidation and compression problems Lab 5: Consolidation Test |
| 10) | Time Rate of Consolidation, Compressibility and Settlement |
| 11) | 2-D Groundwater flow and flow boundary value problems |
| 12) | Shear Strength of Soils Lab 6: Unconfined Compression Test |
| 13) | Shear Strength of Soils Lab 7: Direct Shear Test |
| 14) | Lateral Earth Pressures |
| 15) | Final Exam/Project/Presentation Period. |
| 16) | Final Exam/Project/Presentation Period. |
| Required/Recommended Readings | Required Textbooks: • Das, Braja, M.,(2018) Principles of Geotechnical Engineering, 9th Edition , PWS Publishers. Recommended Readings from Textbooks: • Holtz, R.D., Kovacs, W.D. and Sheahan, T.C. (2011), An Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering, 2nd Edition, Pearson-Prentice-Hall. • Coduto, D.P., Yeung, M.R., Kitch, W.A. (2011). Geotechnical Engineering: Principles & Practices: International Edition, 2/E, ISBN 10: 0132368684, ISBN 13: 9780132368681 • Craig, R.F. (1997). Soil Mechanics, Spon Press; 6th edition • Ozudogru, K., Tan, O., Aksoy, I.H., 2001, Soil Mechanics with Solved Problems, Birsen Press, Istanbul. • Kumbasar, V., Kip, F., 1999, Soil Mechanics Problems, Caglayan Kitabevi, Beyoglu, Istanbul. | |||||||||||||||
| Teaching Methods | Contact hours using “flipped classroom” as an active learning technique | |||||||||||||||
| Homework and Projects | Three Lab Reports | |||||||||||||||
| Laboratory Work | Laboratory tests (7 or 8) held for relevant topics. | |||||||||||||||
| Computer Use | MS Office or Equivalent Programs are required | |||||||||||||||
| Other Activities | None | |||||||||||||||
| Assessment Methods |
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| Course Administration |
Instructor’s office: 5th Floor, Room:535 E-mail address: tonukg@mef.edu.tr Rules for attendance: YÖK Regulations. Missing a midterm/lab work: No make-up will be given. A reminder of proper classroom behavior, code of student conduct: YÖK Regulations Statement on plagiarism: YÖK Regulations. |
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ECTS Student Workload Estimation
| Activity | No/Weeks | Hours | Calculation | ||||
| No/Weeks per Semester | Preparing for the Activity | Spent in the Activity Itself | Completing the Activity Requirements | ||||
| Course Hours | 14 | 0 | 4 | 56 | |||
| Laboratory | 8 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 48 | ||
| Midterm(s) | 10 | 4 | 1 | 50 | |||
| Final Examination | 1 | 5 | 1 | 6 | |||
| Total Workload | 160 | ||||||
| Total Workload/25 | 6.4 | ||||||
| ECTS | 6 | ||||||