ECTS - Numerical Methods as Applied to Underground Structures
Numerical Methods as Applied to Underground Structures (TU502) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
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| Numerical Methods as Applied to Underground Structures | TU502 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| N/A |
| Course Language | Turkish |
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| Course Type | N/A |
| Course Level | Natural & Applied Sciences Master's Degree |
| Mode of Delivery | Face To Face |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies | Lecture, Demonstration. |
| Course Lecturer(s) |
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| Course Objectives | To give students an understanding of principles of the numerical methods applied to tunneling and underground structures. |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Content | Introduction to numerical methods in geomechanics; introductory tensor analysis and continuum mechanics; coupled hydro-mechanical behaviour of geomaterials; implementing constitutive models for soils and rocks; the finite element method; the finite difference method; applications of numerical methods in geomechanics. |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
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| 1 | Basics of numerical methods | Research on related topics |
| 2 | Numerical methods applied to geomechanics | Research on related topics |
| 3 | Numerical methods applied to geomechanics | Research on related topics |
| 4 | Computational geomechanics methods | Research on related topics |
| 5 | Computational geomechanics methods | Research on related topics |
| 6 | Applications of numerical methods in geomechanics | Research on related topics |
| 7 | Applications of numerical methods in geomechanics | Research on related topics |
| 8 | Applications of numerical methods in geomechanics | Research on related topics |
| 9 | Computer codes for tunneling and underground structures | Research on related topics |
| 10 | Computer codes for tunneling and underground structures | Research on related topics |
| 11 | Limitations of numerical modelling | Research on related topics |
| 12 | Limitations of numerical modelling | Research on related topics |
| 13 | Discussion of numerical simulations for cost-effective and safe designs | Research on related topics |
| 14 | Discussion of numerical simulations for cost-effective and safe designs | Research on related topics |
| 15 | Final Exam Period | |
| 16 | Final Exam Period |
Sources
| Other Sources | 1. Gilat and Subramaniam, Numerical Methods for Engineers and Scientists: An Introduction with Applications Using MATLAB, Wiley, 2007. |
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| 2. Catherine O’Sullivan, Particulate Discrete Element Modelling a Geomechanics Perspective, Taylor and Francis, 2000. | |
| 3. G. N. Pande, Numerical Models in Geomechanics NUMOG V: Proceedings of the Fifth International Symposium on Numerical Models in Geomechanics-Numog V, Davos, Switzerland, 6-8 September 1995. |
Evaluation System
| Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade |
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| 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 |
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| Percentage of Final Work | 45 |
| Total | 100 |
Course Category
| Core Courses | X |
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| 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 | ||||
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| 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 |
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| Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
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| 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 | ||