GROUND IMPROVEMENT METHODS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
INS423	GROUND IMPROVEMENT METHODS	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 introduce and teach the basic principles of soil improvement methods, and the selection, and application of soil improvement methods for different soil types.
Contents of the Course Unit:	It covers the the theory of compaction, soil stabilization with additives, on-site improvement of the properties of soil layers, dynamic compaction, vibroflotation, vibrodisplacement, vibrocompaction methods, bootstrapping and grouting methods, solid waste storage and clay pavements, behavior and reclamation of collapsible soils.

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 recognize problematic grounds
To be able to identify ground conditions where soil improvement is required
To be able to select the appropriate soil improvement method for existing soil conditions

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature Research	Fundamentals of soil improvement	Expression
2	Literature Research	Compaction theory	Expression
3	Literature Research	Soil stabilization with additives (with the use of lime, lime-fly ash, cement, asphalt, and chemicals), Soil stabilization with lime and fly ash, Soil stabilization with cement and asphalt	Expression
4	Literature Research	Introduction to in situ improvements of soil layer properties	Expression
5	Literature Research	A standard Penetration test (SPT), Conical Penetration Test (CPT), Settlement calculations	Expression
6	Literature Research	Soil improvement with dynamic compaction and vibroflatation methods	Expression
7	Literature Research	Vibroflotation, Vibrodisplacement, and Vibro-replacement methods	Expression
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature Research	Soil improvement with stone columns	Expression
10	Literature Research	Compaction piles, Impact-vibration effect on the ground	Expression
11	Literature Research	In situ improvement of clayey soil layers, preload method, preloading and radial consolidation with vertical drains	Expression
12	Literature Research	Consolidation with lime layers and lime columns	Expression
13	Literature Research	Deep mixing methods, Electrokinetic stabilization, Thermal stabilization methods	Expression
14	Literature Research	Soil improvement with grouting methods, rheology of grouts, Injection application methods, monitoring and control, Jet-Grout Method, Design with geosynthetics	Expression
15	Literature Research	Uses and applications of geosynthetics, Road design with geosynthetics, Increasing the bearing capacity of shallow foundations with geosynthetic reinforcements, Behavior, and reclamation of movable soils, Solid waste storage, and clay pavements	Expression
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Moseley, M.P. and Kirsch, K. (1979). Ground Improvement. Spon Press, London, 431pp
Hausmann, M.R. (1989). Engineering Principles of Ground Modification. McGraw-Hill College, 632 pp.

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

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				3

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				3

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			2

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)	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	7	3	21
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	20	20
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	39	0	150