DESIGN OF RETAINING STRUCTURES PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
CEN419	DESIGN OF RETAINING STRUCTURES	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	Assoc.Prof. SULEIMAN ALI SULEIMAN MOHAMED KHATRUSH
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course is aimed to introduce fundamental principles and theories of earth pressures, and study the design methods of various types of rigid and flexible retaining walls and support systems used in civil engineering practice.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The course contains lateral earth pressure theories (Rankine/Coulomb), design criteria of rigid retaining structures, stability checks of retaining structures, flexible sheet pile walls, brace cuts and support systems, design of anchored support systems, and reinforced concrete design of retaining structures.

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 identify the types retaining structures used in civil engineering.
To be able to learn established geotechnical methods to analyze and solve various retaining structures problems.
To be able to apply standard geotechnical methods and use engineering judgment for the design of various retaining structure systems.
To be able to select suitable and practical systems and developing adequate solutions to the problems that may be encountered in civil engineering practice.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature Research	Lateral soil pressure theory (Rankine / Coulomb)	Expression
1	Literature Research	Lateral soil pressure theory (Rankine / Coulomb)	Expression
2	Literature Research	Lateral soil pressure theory (Rankine / Coulomb)	Expression
2	Literature Research	Lateral soil pressure theory (Rankine / Coulomb)	Expression
3	Literature Research	Design criteria of reinforced concrete retaining structures and a concrete reinforced concrete retaining wall design	Expression
3	Literature Research	Design criteria of reinforced concrete retaining structures and a concrete reinforced concrete retaining wall design	Expression
4	Literature Research	Design criteria of reinforced concrete retaining structures and a concrete reinforced concrete retaining wall design	Expression
4	Literature Research	Design criteria of reinforced concrete retaining structures and a concrete reinforced concrete retaining wall design	Expression
5	Literature Research	Reinforced concrete design of retaining structures	Expression
5	Literature Research	Reinforced concrete design of retaining structures	Expression
6	Literature Research	Reinforced concrete design of retaining structures	Expression
6	Literature Research	Reinforced concrete design of retaining structures	Expression
7	Literature Research	General stability checks in retaining structures	Expression
7	Literature Research	General stability checks in retaining structures	Expression
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature Research	General stability checks in retaining structures	Expression
9	Literature Research	General stability checks in retaining structures	Expression
10	Literature Research	Supporting structures	Expression
10	Literature Research	Supporting structures	Expression
11	Literature Research	Supporting structures	Expression
11	Literature Research	Supporting structures	Expression
12	Literature Research	Loads to support structures	Expression
12	Literature Research	Loads to support structures	Expression
13	Literature Research	Anchorage supported deep excavation project	Expression
13	Literature Research	Anchorage supported deep excavation project	Expression
14	Literature Research	Anchorage supported deep excavation project	Expression
14	Literature Research	Anchorage supported deep excavation project	Expression
15	Literature Research	Reinforced concrete design of anchorage walls (Fore pile or reinforced concrete wall)	Expression
15	Literature Research	Reinforced concrete design of anchorage walls (Fore pile or reinforced concrete wall)	Expression
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Yıldırım, S. (2004), Zemin İncelemesi ve Temel Tasarımı, Birsen Yayınevi
Kumbasar, V. ve Kip, F. (1992), Zemin Mekaniği Problemleri, Çağlayan Kitabevi.
Celep , Z., Kumbasar, N. “Betonarme Yapılar”1999

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			2

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			2

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			2

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.				3

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.					4

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.			2

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