| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation Engineering II | INS438 | Elective | Bachelor's degree | 4 | Spring | 4 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. Aydın KAVAK
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Design soil improvemt project
2) Make a research and presentatation related to a detailed project
3) Make shallowsoil improvements project using compaction method
4) Make soil improvement projects using chemical methods
5) Design deep foundation using deep mprovement techniques
6) Perform liquifaction calculations for earthquake
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | ||||||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | ||||||||||||
| 1 | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Low | Middle | Low | High | Middle | Middle | |
| 2 | Middle | High | Middle | Middle | No relation | Middle | Middle | High | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
| 3 | Middle | Middle | Middle | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 4 | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Low | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
| 5 | Middle | Middle | Low | Middle | High | Middle | Middle | High | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
| 6 | Middle | Middle | Low | High | High | Middle | Middle | Middle | Low | Low | Low | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
İNGİLİZCE
Course Contents
Introduction, Field testing, compaction methods, various chemical soil improvement methods such as lime, cement, slag, silicon, polymer etc., Deep improvement methods: dinamic compaction, grouting, jet grouting, wick drains, drained and undrained loading methods, and new techniques.
Weekly Schedule
1) Introduction to foundation engineering applications2) The effect of soil improvement on the foundation analysis
3) Shallow improvement methods: compaction
4) Shallow improvement methods using chemicals: chemical stabilization: lime stabilization
5) Shallow improvement methods using chemicals: chemical stabilization: slag, salt, polymer, silicon etc.
6) Deep improvement techniques: Dynamic compaction method
7) Deep improvement techniques: Low pressure cement grouting method
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Deep improvement techniques: high pressure cement grouting method
10) Field testing and boring and liquifaction calculations
11) Shallow foundations design
12) Deep foundations design
13) Piled foundations and design
14) Sheet pile walls and anchors
15) Different projects for underground works: tunnel, deep excavationd
16) Final examination
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Drill and Practice
5) Group Study
6) Project Based Learning
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
40% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
60% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
English
Work Placement(s)
Not Required