Design of Dams (CE405) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Design of Dams CE405 Area Elective 3 0 0 3 6
Pre-requisite Course(s)
CE311
Course Language English
Course Type Elective Courses
Course Level Natural & Applied Sciences Master's Degree
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Question and Answer, Problem Solving.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yakup DARAMA
Course Assistants
Course Objectives To teach the design and construction of dam types
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • To be able to understand the hydraulic part for design
  • To be able to understand the differences between dam types
  • To be able to design the various of dams
  • To be able to understand the materials' types on the design of dams
  • To be able to calculate the stability of dams
Course Content Introduction to soil and rock type, earth-fill dams, seepage through dams, rock-fill dams, RCC, arch dams, membrane-faced dams, design of grout curtain, spillways, diversion tunnels and slope stability of dams.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Introduction to Geologic works Spillways Research for related topics
2 Introduction to Dam types Research for related topics
3 Barajlarda kullanılan malzemeler Research for related topics
4 Diversion tunnels Slipways Research for related topics
5 Earth fill dams Research for related topics
6 Earth fill dams Research for related topics
7 Rock-fill dams Research for related topics
8 Seepage through to fill dams Research for related topics
9 Curtain grouting Research for related topics
10 Stability of dams Research for related topics
11 Roller compacted dams Research for related topics
12 Asphalt faced dams Research for related topics
13 Concrete faced dams Research for related topics
14 New dam types Research for related topics
15 Final Exam Period
16 Final Exam Period

Sources

Course Book 1. Design of Small Dams, U. S. Government Printing Office; Third edition (November 30, 1987
Other Sources 2. Library, web and related company (DSİ)

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments - -
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 2 60
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 40
Toplam 3 100
Percentage of Semester Work 60
Percentage of Final Work 40
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Gains the ability to have in-depth knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering, and to use this knowledge in solving Civil Engineering problems. X
2 Gains the ability to design and produce Civil Engineering systems under economic, environmental sustainability, and manufacturability constraints. X
3 Gains the ability to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems, and acquires the ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
4 Gains the ability to develop an approach to solve encountered engineering problems, and to design and conduct models and experiments. X
5 Gains the ability to effectively use modern engineering tools, techniques, and capabilities necessary for design and other engineering applications.
6 Gains the ability to independently conduct fundamental research in the field, report research results effectively, and present them at scientific meetings.
7 Acquires sufficient verbal and written English skills to follow scientific developments in the field and to communicate with colleagues. X
8 Gains the ability to effectively use the knowledge acquired in intra-disciplinary and interdisciplinary teams, and to take leadership roles in such teams.
9 Gains awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning, personal development, and continuous self-renewal in the field; follows developments in science and technology; acquires awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation.
10 Recognizes the importance of considering social, scientific, and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, disseminating, and applying data related to civil engineering problems.
11 Gains the competence to critically examine, develop, and, when necessary, take action to change social relations and the norms that govern them.

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 14 3 42
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 2 15 30
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 30 30
Total Workload 150