Faculty Of Engıneerıng
Cıvıl Engıneerıng (Englısh)
Course Information
| LANDSLIDES | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Code | Semester | Theoretical | Practice | National Credit | ECTS Credit |
| Hour / Week | |||||
| CVE222 | Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Prerequisites and co-requisites | none |
|---|---|
| Language of instruction | Turkish |
| Type | Elective |
| Level of Course | Bachelor's |
| Lecturer | PROF. DR. AZİZ ERTUNÇ |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Suggested Subject | none |
| Professional practise ( internship ) | None |
| Objectives of the Course | Understanding the importance of landslides and slope stability studies in engineering geology and geotechnical studies |
| Contents of the Course | Classification of landslides according to the type and speed of movement and the type of material. Landslides and causes of slope failures. Basic parameters (physical properties) required in slope stability evaluations. Basic parameters (mechanical properties) required in slope stability evaluations. Commonly used failure criteria in rocks and soils. Methods used in slope stability calculations Stability of endless slopes, Limit equilibrium methods and Swedish slice method Bishop and Generalized slice method Manual solution of simple slope stability models Solution of slope stability models with computer programs Sensitivity analysis in stability analysis Stability analysis under dynamic conditions. Stabilization of slopes. |
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 | Classification of landslides by means of the type of motion, velocity and the type of material. | Theory |
| 2 | Reasons of landslides and slope failures. | Theory, Problem Session |
| 3 | Essential parameters for evaluating slope stability ( physical). | Theory, Problem Session |
| 4 | Failure criteria commonly used in rock and soils. | Theory, Problem Session |
| 5 | Methods used in the calculation of slope stability. | Theory, Problem Session |
| 6 | Infinite slope stability. | Theory, Problem Session |
| 7 | Limit equilibrium methods and Swedish method of slices. | Theory, Problem Session |
| 8 | Midterm | Theory, Problem Session |
| 9 | Falls-Slips | Written |
| 10 | Flows | Theory, Problem Session |
| 11 | Can Landslides Be Helpful? | Theory, Problem Session |
| 12 | Stability Analysis | Theory, Problem Session |
| 13 | Slope Stability | Theory, Problem Session |
| 14 | Investigation of Landslides | Theory, Problem Session |
| 15 | Impact of Landslides on Dams | 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 |
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 |
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