TUNNELLING DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
CEN412	TUNNELLING DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION	7	3	3	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. AHMAD RESHAD NOORI
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It is aimed to equip students with up to date and real world knowledge on techniques and technologies of tunnel excavation.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The course includes tunnels and geological formation, general examination of rock engineering properties of soil and its surrounding area, geometrical and technical features of tunnel projects, tunnel excavation methods, construction site safety and health issues in tunnels, calculation of tunnel.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
To be able to understand technical and economic evaluation methods for various underground conditions for proper tunnel design.
To be able to understand tunneling technologies with current and real life examples.
To be able to understand about the planning and implementation of tunnel projects.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature Research	Introduction: Geometric and technical features of tunnel projects	Expression
2	Literature Research	Tunnel types and examples.	Expression
3	Literature Research	Engineering geology in tunnel projects	Expression
4	Literature Research	Drilling intensity, general effects of the geological / tectonic structure on the projects	Expression
5	Literature Research	Behavior of tunnel structures under load, calculations for stability analysis.	Expression
6	Literature Research	Classification of soil and rock masses, stability problems from the base / ceiling angle	Expression
7	Literature Research	Classification of soil and rock masses, stability problems from the base / ceiling angle	Expression
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature Research	Tunnel excavation methods: classical methods.	Expression
10	Literature Research	Tunnel excavation + excavation methods: Excavation with machine.	Expression
11	Literature Research	Tunnel excavation + excavation methods: Excavation with machine.	Expression
12	Literature Research	Collapse / deformation and tunnel effects in tunnel excavations.	Expression
13	Literature Research	Ventilation in the tunnels	Expression
14	Literature Research	Water is exported in the waters	Expression
15	Literature Research	Tunnel cost calculation overview and project examples.	Expression
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Arıoğlu, Ergin, “Kaya Mekaniği Ders Notları”, İ.T.Ü. Maden Mühendisliği Bölümü, 1995.
Bozkurt, M. “Tüneller, Ders Notları”, 2. Baskı, İTÜ İnşaat Fakültesi Ders Notları, İTÜ İnşaat Fakültesi Matbaası, 1987
-Bilgin, N. “İnşaat ve Maden Mühendisleri için Uygulamalı Kazı Mekaniği”, Birsen Yayınevi, 1989.
Bickel, J., Kuesel, T. R., King, E. H:, “Tunnel Engineering Handbook”, Second Edition, Chapman
-JSCE, Japanese Standard forMountain Tunneling, The Fifth Edition, Japan Society of Civil Engineers, Tokyo, 1996.
Ulusay, R., Gökçeoğlu, C., Binal, A., “Kaya Mekaniği Laboratuar Deneyleri”, TMMOB Jeoloji Mühendisleri Odası Yayınları, No: 58, Birinci Baskı, Ankara, 2001
Arıoğlu, Ergin, Yılmaz, A. O., “Çözümlü Problemlerle Tünel/Galerilerin Sismik Analizi”, TMMOB Maden Mühendisleri Odası, İstanbul, 2006.
“Karayolları Teknik Şartnamesi”, T. C. Bayındırlık ve İskan Bakanlığı Karayolları Genel Müdürlüğü, Yayın No: 267, Ankara, 2006

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Consider the formal systems used in civil engineering and discusses different method					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Civil engineering design for the project presentation to the correct expression is the formnül						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Able to work independently in the field of civil engineering in the production and take responsibility for these issues						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	As a requirement of civil engineering monitors current changes.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	As an individual becomes aware of social and professional responsibility.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The powers and responsibilities of civil engineering and construction management takes place within.						5

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	14	2	28
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	1	20	20
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	2	2
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	30	30
Mid-Term Exam	1	2	2
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	25	25
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	33	0	149