| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soil Mechanics | JLJ326 | Compulsory | Bachelor's degree | 3 | Spring | 5 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. Özkan CORUK
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Mechanical, hydraulic and physical properties of soils
2) The tests for determination of mechanical, hydraulic and physical properties and how to define these properties.
3) Behavior types of soil medium before, during and after any technical operation undertaken.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | Middle | Middle | No relation | No relation | Middle | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | High | |
| 2 | No relation | Middle | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | High | No relation | No relation | Middle | No relation | High | |
| 3 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | Middle | No relation | Low | High | High | Middle | No relation | No relation | No relation | High | No relation | No relation | High | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
No
Course Contents
Definition, soil development, index and mass properties of soils, unconfined compression bearing, relative density, Atterberg Limits, classification of soils, hydraulic properties of soils, mechanical properties of soils, compaction and consolidation, bearing capacity of soils, remediation of soils and slope stability analyses.
Weekly Schedule
1) Definition of Soil mechanics and soil development2) Index and mass properties of soils
3) Mass properties of soils
4) Unit weight of soils and allocation
5) Unconfined compression streinght
6) Relative density
7) Atterberg Limits
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Classification of soils
10) Hydraulic properties of soils
11) Mechanical properties of soils
12) Compaction and consolidation proporties of soils
13) Stabilizaton and remediation of soils
14) Bearing capacity of soils
15) Slope stability analyses
16) Final examination
Recommended or Required Reading
1- Kumbasar, V., KİP, F. (1977), Zemin Mekaniği Problemleri, Çağlayan yayınevi, İstanbul.
2- Uzuner, B., A. (1998). Çözümlü Problemlerle Zemin Mekaniği, Teknik Yayınevi, Ankara.
3- BRAJA M. DAS (2006) Principles of Geotechnical Engineering, Thomson, Canada
4- MUNI BUDHU (2007) Soil Mechanics and foundations, John Wiley & Sons, USA
5- Özaydın, K. (1989). Zemin Mekaniği, Birsen Yayınevi, İstanbul.
6- Yıldırım, S. (2002). Zemin İncelemesi ve Temel Tasarımı, Birsen Yayınevi, İstanbul.
7- Michael, R., Lindeburg, P.E. (1989) civil Engineering Reference Manuel, Proffessionel Publicatins, Inc. Belmont, CA, 94002
8- Coruk, Ö., Karakaş A. (2012), Zemin Mekaniği Ders Notları, (Zemin Mekaniğine Giriş), Kocaeli Üniversitesi Yayını.
9- Ders kitapları ve/veya notları.
10- Books
11- vize, final
12- Midterm, final exam
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Drill and Practice
2) Lab / Workshop
3) Self Study
4) Problem Solving
5) Project Based Learning
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
30% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
70% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required