ECTS - Methods of Tunnel and Underground Structure Construction

Methods of Tunnel and Underground Structure Construction (TU505) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Methods of Tunnel and Underground Structure Construction TU505 3 0 0 3 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
None
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)
Course Assistants
Course Objectives To give students an understanding of principles and methods necessary to design tunneling and underground construction.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Students will be able to obtain the knowledge of construction methods of tunnels in soft ground and rock.
  • Students will be able to choose variable tunneling and underground structures construction methods.
  • Students will develop an ability to recognize and solve underground structures construction methods.
Course Content The range of tunnel construction methods and practices available for both soft and hard ground conditions; both conventional and full face excavation methods; tunnel construction methods using pipe jacking and micro-tunneling techniques; conventional construction methods.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Introduction to tunnel construction methods Research on related topics
2 Conventional methods Research on related topics
3 Conventional methods Research on related topics
4 Tunneling methods: soft ground, rock or adverse ground conditions Research on related topics
5 Tunneling methods: soft ground, rock or adverse ground conditions Research on related topics
6 Full face excavation methods Research on related topics
7 Full face excavation methods Research on related topics
8 Pipe-jacking method Research on related topics
9 Pipe-jacking method Research on related topics
10 Micro tunneling Research on related topics
11 Micro tunneling Research on related topics
12 Mechanized methods by conventional methods Research on related topics
13 Mechanized methods by conventional methods Research on related topics
14 Case studies Research on related topics
15 Final Exam Period
16 Final Exam Period

Sources

Other Sources 1. Jian Zhao, J. Nicholas Shirlaw, Rajan Krishnan, 2000, Tunnels and underground structures, 680 pp.
2. Alan Marshall Muir Wood, 2000, Tunnelling, 307 pp.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 15
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 2 40
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 45
Toplam 8 100
Percentage of Semester Work 55
Percentage of Final Work 45
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