Structural Geophysics
Geophysical Engineering
Faculty of Engineering
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
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| Structural Geophysics | JFZ326 | Compulsory | Bachelor's degree | 3 | Spring | 2 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. İsmail KAPLANVURAL
Associate Prof. Dr. Ertan PEKŞEN
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Classify the ground-construction relations
2) Do the investigation of surtructure elements without damage
3) Determine the sutructure and concrete properties and Earthquake damage relations by using geophysical methods
4) Do the Covermetre and Ferroscan measurements
5) Give examples of works for solving the construction and environment problems by using geophysical methods as ground penetrating radar (GPR) and resistivity methods
6) Determine the soil properties and potential collepse zone of roads by using sesimic tomography method
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 | Middle | Middle | Middle | Low | Middle | Middle | High | High | Low | Low | Low | |
| 2 | Middle | Middle | Middle | Low | Middle | Middle | High | High | Low | Low | Low | |
| 3 | Middle | Middle | Middle | Low | Middle | Middle | High | High | Low | Low | Low | |
| 4 | Middle | Middle | Middle | Low | Middle | Middle | High | High | Low | Low | Low | |
| 5 | Middle | Middle | Middle | Low | Middle | Middle | High | High | Low | Low | Low | |
| 6 | Middle | Middle | Middle | Low | Middle | Middle | High | High | Low | Low | Low | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
none
Course Contents
This course covers; determination of soil construction, relationship between earthquake and hazard, concrete and its properties, determination of concrete attribute Ferroscan measurements, covermeter measurements, corrosion Geophysical methods applied for constructions, ground penetrating radar (gpr), resistivity methods in solutions of construction and environment problems, determination of highway and bridge properties using geophysical and nondestructive methods SH wave refraction and refraction, seismic wave propagation methods in construction applications, capacity determination of unknown foundations, determination of fondation length by geophysical methods, determination of potential raptured zones under roads by geophysical methods, seismic tomography application in order to ınvestigate soil properties
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade |
50% |
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Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
50% |
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Total | 100% | |||||||||||
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required