SOIL MECHANICS APPLICATIONS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
INS330	SOIL MECHANICS APPLICATIONS	7	3	3	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
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 inform the civil engineering students about the design methods in the geotechnical engineering and the site applications.
Contents of the Course Unit:	It contains a geotechnical evaluation of the construction site, problems of deep excavation, water pumping, and dewatering system design, soil compaction, embankment construction, slope stability analysis, consolidation settlement analysis, and soil liquefaction.

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 soil behavior and Identify field conditions
To be able to select soil parameters for design associated with the effect of natural and Environmental changes
To be able to apply methods to solve problems encountered during the construction process
To be able to solve problems related to special loading condition and problematic soils

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature Research	Geotechnical Evaluations of the construction sites, soil investigations, the aim scope and stages of geotechnical investigations, borings, sampling and field tests.	Expression
2	Literature Research	Shallow foundation, foundation types and design techniques, applications and practices.	Expression
3	Literature Research	Deep foundations analysis and design and practical problems	Expression
4	Literature Research	Special topics in foundation engineering and possible solutions, design alternatives.	Expression
5	Literature Research	Deep excavations, design examples	Expression
6	Literature Research	Braced excavations and suggested solutions	Expression
7	Literature Research	Safety of the deep excavation	Expression
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature Research	Introduction to soil improvement techniques	Expression
10	Literature Research	Mechanical and hydraulic improvement, physical and chemical improvement, admixture stabilization	Expression
11	Literature Research	Reinforced soil	Expression
12	Literature Research	Reinforced soil retaining structures	Expression
13	Literature Research	Reinforced soil retaining structures	Expression
14	Literature Research	Storage of the solid waste and clay linings, introduction to soil problems in earthquake engineering	Expression
15	Literature Research	Geotechnical earthquake engineering problems	Expression
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Zemin İncelemesi ve Temel Tasarımı, Prof. Dr. Sönmez Yıldırım (Ders Kitabı 1)
Robert M. Koerner, Construction and Geotechnical Methods in Foundation Engineering

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	The formal systems used in civil engineering takes and Discuss the different methods					4

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

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Civil engineering design for the project presentation ensures the correct expression					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Rise construction in the areas of production engineering can work independently 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 the civil engineering profession and the current change follows the principle of lifelong learning					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				3

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	1	14
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
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	14	2	28
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	35	35
Mid-Term Exam	1	2	2
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	30	30
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	46	0	153