Faculty Of Engıneerıng
Cıvıl Engıneerıng (Englısh)
Course Information
| SOIL MECHANICS II |
| Code |
Semester |
Theoretical |
Practice |
National Credit |
ECTS Credit |
| Hour / Week |
| CVE335 |
Fall |
3 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
| Prerequisites and co-requisites |
none |
| Language of instruction |
Turkish |
| Type |
Required |
| Level of Course |
Bachelor's |
| Lecturer |
Prof. Dr. Aziz ERTUNÇ |
| 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 |
2 |
28 |
| 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 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| |
90 |
