Faculty Of Engıneerıng
Cıvıl Engıneerıng (Englısh)
Course Information
SOIL MECHANICS II |
Code |
Semester |
Theoretical |
Practice |
National Credit |
ECTS Credit |
Hour / Week |
CVE310 |
Spring |
3 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
Prerequisites and co-requisites |
none |
Language of instruction |
Turkish |
Type |
Required |
Level of Course |
Bachelor's |
Lecturer |
|
Mode of Delivery |
Face to Face |
Suggested Subject |
none |
Professional practise ( internship ) |
None |
Objectives of the Course |
To teach the explanation of calculations and problem solutions interest with soil and structures, which are replaced on soil, by using the fundamental soil mechanics concept. |
Contents of the Course |
Basic Concepts Efective Stress, Shear Strength Elastic & Plastic Equilibrium Earth Pressures Earth Pressures, Walls Retaining Walls Reinforced Earth Sheet Piling Bearing Capacity Slope Stability Piles |
Learning Outcomes of Course
# |
Learning Outcomes |
1 |
Gains knowledge regarding the identification of the basic concepts of soil mechanics |
2 |
explanation for elastic and plastic equilibrium state in soils |
3 |
defining the concepts of lateral soil pressure |
4 |
analysis and design of retaining structures |
5 |
defining concepts of bearing capacity |
6 |
identification of slope analyzing methods |
7 |
calculation of bearing capacity of singular piles |
Course Syllabus
# |
Subjects |
Teaching Methods and Technics |
1 |
Basic Concepts |
Theory |
2 |
Efective Stress, Shear Strength |
Theory, Problem Session |
3 |
Elastic & Plastic Equilibrium |
Theory, Problem Session |
4 |
Earth Pressures |
Theory, Problem Session |
5 |
Earth Pressures, Walls |
Theory, Problem Session |
6 |
Retaining Walls |
Theory, Problem Session |
7 |
Reinforced Earth |
Theory, Problem Session |
8 |
Sheet Piling |
Theory, Problem Session |
9 |
Midterm Exam |
Written |
10 |
Bearing Capacity |
Theory, Problem Session |
11 |
Bearing Capacity |
Theory, Problem Session |
12 |
Slope Stability |
Theory, Problem Session |
13 |
Slope Stability |
Theory, Problem Session |
14 |
Piles |
Theory, Problem Session |
15 |
Piles |
Theory, Problem Session |
16 |
Final Exam |
Written |
Course Syllabus
# |
Material / Resources |
Information About Resources |
Reference / Recommended Resources |
1 |
Zemin Mekaniği (Birsen Yayınları , Prof. Dr. Kutay ÖZAYDIN) |
|
|
2 |
Zemin Mekaniği Problemleri (Prof. Dr. Vahit KUMBASAR) |
|
|
Method of Assessment
# |
Weight |
Work Type |
Work Title |
1 |
40% |
Mid-Term Exam |
Mid-Term Exam |
2 |
60% |
Final Exam |
Final Exam |
Relationship between Learning Outcomes of Course and Program Outcomes
# |
Learning Outcomes |
Program Outcomes |
Method of Assessment |
1 |
Gains knowledge regarding the identification of the basic concepts of soil mechanics |
2 |
1 |
2 |
explanation for elastic and plastic equilibrium state in soils |
2 |
1 |
3 |
defining the concepts of lateral soil pressure |
2 |
1 |
4 |
analysis and design of retaining structures |
2 |
1 |
5 |
defining concepts of bearing capacity |
2 |
1 |
6 |
identification of slope analyzing methods |
2 |
1 |
7 |
calculation of bearing capacity of singular piles |
2 |
2 |
PS. The numbers, which are shown in the column Method of Assessment, presents the methods shown in the previous table, titled as Method of Assessment.
Work Load Details
# |
Type of Work |
Quantity |
Time (Hour) |
Work Load |
1 |
Course Duration |
14 |
3 |
42 |
2 |
Course Duration Except Class (Preliminary Study, Enhancement) |
14 |
3 |
42 |
3 |
Presentation and Seminar Preparation |
0 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
Web Research, Library and Archival Work |
0 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
Document/Information Listing |
0 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
Workshop |
0 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
Preparation for Midterm Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
8 |
Midterm Exam |
0 |
0 |
0 |
9 |
Quiz |
0 |
0 |
0 |
10 |
Homework |
0 |
0 |
0 |
11 |
Midterm Project |
0 |
0 |
0 |
12 |
Midterm Exercise |
0 |
0 |
0 |
13 |
Final Project |
4 |
4 |
16 |
14 |
Final Exercise |
0 |
0 |
0 |
15 |
Preparation for Final Exam |
1 |
4 |
4 |
16 |
Final Exam |
1 |
6 |
6 |
|
110 |