| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | | İNM-23-106 | BITUMINOUS MATERIALS | Elective | 1 | 1 | 6 |
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| Level of Course Unit |
| Second Cycle |
| Objectives of the Course |
| o teach the basic engineering engineering of bitumen
Explain bitumen specifications
To teach bitumen experiments
Set the most suitable material for application types |
| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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| Learning Outcomes |
| 1 | To learn the basic engineering properties of bitumen as a road superstructure material | | 2 | To learn bitumen specifications | | 3 | To learn bitumen experiments | | 4 | To gain the ability to select the most suitable material according to the application types |
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| Mode of Delivery |
| Daytime Class |
| Prerequisites and co-requisities |
| None |
| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
| None |
| Course Contents |
| History, production, classification, storage and processing of bitumen,
Chemical composition, structure and rheology of bitumen,
Bitumen properties and quality,
Mechanical, chemical and rheological tests applied to bitumens,
Investigation of the durability, adhesion and cohesion properties of bitumen,
Effects of bitumen properties on land performance,
Bitumen Specifications, SUPERPAVE method and experiments,
Different applications of bituminous materials,
Properties of aggregates to be used with bitumen and related experiments. |
| Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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| 1 | History, production, classification, storage and processing of bitumen | | | | 2 | Chemical composition, structure and rheology of bitumen | | | | 3 | Bitumen properties and quality | | | | 4 | Bitumen Emulsions and cutwback asphalts | | | | 5 | Modified bitumens | | | | 6 | Mechanical, chemical and rheological tests applied to bitumens | | | | 7 | Investigation of the strength, adhesion and cohesion properties of bitumen | | | | 8 | Mid-term exam and laboratory practice | | | | 9 | Effects of bitumen properties on land performance | | | | 10 | Bitumen Specifications | | | | 11 | SUPERPAVE method and experiments | | | | 12 | Different applications of bituminous materials | | | | 13 | Properties of aggregates to be used in bituminous mixtures and related experiments | | | | 14 | Seminar | | |
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| Recommended or Required Reading |
| 1 Read, J ve Whiteoak, D. (2003) “The Shell Bitumen Handbook”, Thomas Telford Publishing, ISBN: 072773220X, 460p.
2 Whiteoak, D (2004), Lav, A.H ve Lav, M.A. (Türkçe editörleri), Shell Bitüm El Kitabı, İSFALT Bilimsel Yayınları No:3, 334sf. |
| 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 | | | 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 | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Laboratory | 4 | 4 | 16 |
| Self Study | 14 | 6 | 84 |
| Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Individual Study for Final Examination | 1 | 10 | 10 |
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| Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
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| * Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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