| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tunnel Engineering | INS418 | Elective | Bachelor's degree | 4 | Spring | 4 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. Utkan MUTMAN
Assistant Prof. Dr. Serkan ENGİN
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) 1. Describe the concepts and brief history of tunnelling
2. Plan the geotechnical-geological investigation work at tunnel construction
3. Evaluate the criteria related about tunnel design
4. Explain tunnelling methods at rock conditions
5. Explain tunnelling methods at soil conditions
6. Propose solutions about problems meet during tunnelling
7. Describe supporting methods in tunnelling
8. Calculate the shear strength of rocks
9. Classify the rock mass
10. Calculate the support requirement
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | ||
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| 1 | No relation | No relation | Middle | No relation | No relation | Middle | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
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Course Contents
Definition of Terms Used in Tunneling, Importance of Geology in Tunneling, Design of Tunnels, Influence of Geological Conditions in Tunnel Construction, Tunneling in Rock and Soil Environment, Problems Faced During Tunneling, Ground Improvement in Tunneling, Damages Occurred in Tunneling, Design and Supports in Tunnels, Tunneling Methods, Example Applications
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required