Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | 20150102005103 | SOIL MECHANICS | Compulsory | 1 | 1 | 3 |
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Level of Course Unit |
First Cycle |
Objectives of the Course |
The course aims providing knowledge to students about formation of soils, basic properties of soils, classificaton of soils, permeability of soils, seepage in soils, compaction of soils, relevant soil tests and determination of vertical stresses by soil weight and finite surface loads |
Name of Lecturer(s) |
Prof. Dr. Devlet Çıragoğlu |
Learning Outcomes |
1 | Knowledge about formation of soils | 2 | Knowledge about basic physical properties of soils | 3 | Knowledge about classification of soils | 4 | Knowledge about water in soil and effective tress, permeability of soils, seepage through soils | 5 | Knowledge about compaction of soils | 6 | Knowledge about vertical stress distrubution in |
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Mode of Delivery |
Daytime Class |
Prerequisites and co-requisities |
None |
Recommended Optional Programme Components |
None |
Course Contents |
Formation of soils. Basic physical properties of soils. Classification of soils: Particle size distribution (granulometric) curve, consistency limits, Classification systems. Soil water and effective stress. Permeability of soils. Seepage in soil. Compaction. Vertical stress distribution in soil. |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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1 | Introduction | | | 2 | Formation of soils | | | 3 | Basic physical properties of soils | | | 4 | Basic physical properties of soils | | | 5 | Classification of soils | | | 6 | Classification of soils | | | 7 | Soil water and effective stress | | | 8 | Mid-term exam | | | 9 | Permeability of soils | | | 10 | Seepage in soil | | | 11 | Seepage in soil | | | 12 | Compaction | | | 13 | Compaction | | | 14 | Vertical stress distribution in soil | | |
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Recommended or Required Reading |
1 Bayram Ali Uzuner (2014). Temel Zemin Mekaniği, Derya Kitabevi. |
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
Midterm Examination | 1 | 100 | SUM | 100 | |
Final Examination | 1 | 100 | SUM | 100 | Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 40 | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 60 | SUM | 100 |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish | Work Placement(s) | None |
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Workload Calculation |
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Midterm Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Final Examination | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Self Study | 14 | 5 | 70 |
Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 1 | 5 | 5 |
Individual Study for Final Examination | 1 | 10 | 10 |
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Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
LO1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | LO2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2 | LO3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | LO4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | LO5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | LO6 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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