Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | 20150102006101 | FOUNDATION ENGINEERING | Compulsory | 3 | 6 | 4 |
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Level of Course Unit |
First Cycle |
Objectives of the Course |
Main objective of the course is to introduce the basic principles of foundation design of structures to civil engineering students. Also, theoretical information is also given in addition to the fundamental concepts explained in Soil Mechanics course. |
Name of Lecturer(s) |
Doç. Dr. Tuğba Eskişar Tefçi |
Learning Outcomes |
1 | To understand the importance and the functioning of geotechnical engineering and foundation engineering in civil engineering science | 2 | To estimate the stresses developed within the soil due to the loads on ground surface | 3 | To have information about soil investigation and in-situ tests | 4 | To learn how to calculate settlement and bearing capacity of soils and to have adequate information about design of foundations | 5 | To understand theory and design steps of retaining structures, deep excavations and piled foundations. |
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Mode of Delivery |
Daytime Class |
Prerequisites and co-requisities |
None |
Recommended Optional Programme Components |
None |
Course Contents |
Introduction to foundation engineering, Stresses in soils, Soil investigation, Settlement of structures, Bearing capacity of soils, Design of shallow foundations, Earth retaining structures and Excavations, Piled Foundation |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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1 | Introduction to Foundation Engineering | | | 2 | Stresses in Soils | | | 3 | Site Investigation | | | 4 | Site Investigation | | | 5 | Settlement of Structures | | | 6 | Settlement of Structures | | | 7 | Bearing Capacity of Soils | | | 8 | Mid-term exam | | | 9 | Bearing Capacity of Soils | | | 10 | Design of Shallow Foundations | | | 11 | Design of Shallow Foundations | | | 12 | Design of Shallow Foundations | | | 13 | Retaining Structures | | | 14 | Retaining Structures | | |
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Recommended or Required Reading |
1. Temel Mühendisliği Ders Notları-Şevki ÖZTÜRK
2. Temel Mühendisliğine Giriş- B.Ali Uzuner
3. Zemin Mekaniği-Kutay Özaydın
4. Temel Tasarımı İlkeler ve Uygulamalar-Donald P. Coduto |
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 |
Attending Lectures | 13 | 3 | 39 |
Self Study | 14 | 4 | 56 |
Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 1 | 5 | 5 |
Individual Study for Final Examination | 1 | 5 | 5 |
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Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
LO1 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | LO2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | LO3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | LO4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | LO5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
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* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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