Laboratory Measurement of Soil Properties
Civil Engineering
Institute of Natural and Applied Sciences
Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laboratory Measurement of Soil Properties | INS579 | Elective | Master's degree | 1 | Spring | 8 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. Utkan MUTMAN
Assistant Prof. Dr. Serkan ENGİN
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) He/She can restate importance of soil laboratuary testings.
2) He/She can demonstrate the parameters which will be used geotechnical problems
3) He/She can experiment laboratory physical soil testings
4) He/She can experiment laboratory mechanical soil testings
5) He/She can experiment laboratory hydraulic conductivity soil testings
6) He/She can report soil laboratory testing results
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Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
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Course Contents
Introduction-Basic physical properties of soils-Sieve anaysis, hydrometer testing-Specific gravity-Unit weight and relative density of soils-Unconfined compression test-Undrained-unconsolidated triaxial test (UU)-Undrained-consolidated triaxial test (CU)-Shear box test-Permeability test-Compaction test-California bearing capacity test – CBR-Presenting reports and discussions
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required