ECTS - Soil Mechanics and Subsurface Site Characterization

Soil Mechanics and Subsurface Site Characterization (TU503) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Soil Mechanics and Subsurface Site Characterization TU503 3 0 0 3 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language Turkish
Course Type N/A
Course Level Natural & Applied Sciences Master's Degree
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Demonstration, Question and Answer.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Asst. Prof. Dr. Ebru AKIŞ
Course Assistants
Course Objectives To give students an understanding of principles and methods necessary to subsurface site characterization-relevant for tunneling and underground structures.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Students will be able to obtain the knowledge of the determination of subsurface site characterization.
  • Students will be able to use 3-D subsurface site characterization methods.
  • Students will be able to know what kinds of geotechnical parameters can be used for subsurface site characterization.
Course Content Techniques for investigating and characterizing subsurface conditions; geotechnical parameters for tunnel design and construction; soil classification and rock mass classification; how the geotechnical information is included in any contract document.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Introduction to tunneling Research on related topics
2 Geological aspects of tunneling Research on related topics
3 Subsurface investigation and characterization methods Research on related topics
4 Subsurface investigation and characterization methods Research on related topics
5 Geotechnical parameters for tunnel design and construction Research on related topics
6 Geotechnical parameters for tunnel design and construction Research on related topics
7 Geotechnical parameters for tunnel design and construction Research on related topics
8 Geotechnical information included in a contract document Research on related topics
9 Geotechnical information included in a contract document Research on related topics
10 Subsurface site characterization risks Research on related topics
11 Problems encountered in subsurface site characterization Research on related topics
12 Special topics in subsurface site characterization Research on related topics
13 Special topics in subsurface site characterization Research on related topics
14 Examples of subsurface site characterization Research on related topics
15 Final Exam Period
16 Final Exam Period

Sources

Other Sources 1. Simon W. Houlding, 3D Geoscience Modeling: Computer Techniques for Geological Characterization, Springer-Verlag, 1994.
2. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Engineering and Design of Tunnel and Shafts, Manual No: 1110-2-2901.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments 5 20
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 2 50
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 30
Toplam 8 100
Percentage of Semester Work 70
Percentage of Final Work 30
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 Having accumulated knowledge on mathematics, science and engineering and an ability to apply these knowledge to solve tunneling and underground structures problems. X
2 Ability to design tunneling and underground structures systems fulfilling sustainability in environment and manufacturability and economic constraints X
3 An ability to differentiate, identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; an ability to select and implement proper analysis, modeling and implementation techniques for the identified engineering problems. X
4 An ability to develop a solution based approach and a model for an engineering problem and design and manage an experiment X
5 Ability to use modern engineering tools, techniques and facilities in design and other engineering applications X
6 Ability to carry out independent research in the field and to report the results of the research effectively and be able to present the research results at scientific meetings. X
7 Sufficient oral and written English knowledge to follow scientific conferences in the field and communicate with colleagues. X
8 Ability to effectively use knowledge in the field to work in disciplinary/multidisciplinary teams and the skill to lead these teams X
9 Consciousness on the necessity of improvement and sustainability as a result of life-long learning,ability for continuous renovation and monitoring the developments on science and technology and awareness on entrepreneurship and innovation X
10 Professional and ethical responsibility to gather and interpret data, apply and announce solutions to tunneling and underground structures problems. X
11 An ability to investigate, improve social connections and their conducting norms with a critical view and act to change them when necessary. X

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 14 3 42
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 14 2 28
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments 5 5 25
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 2 10 20
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 10 10
Total Workload 125