Design of Dams (CE505) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Design of Dams CE505 3 0 0 3 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
CE 311 Soil Mechanics
Course Language English
Course Type N/A
Course Level Natural & Applied Sciences Master's Degree
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Demonstration, Field Trip.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yakup DARAMA
Course Assistants
Course Objectives At the completion of this course the student will have reviewed the following topics, and should have a working knowledge of the following materials; Freeboard; Geologic works; Spillways; Homogeneous dam with internal drainage on impervious foundation; Central core dam on impervious foundation; Inclined core dam on impervious foundation; Homogeneous dam with internal drainage on a pervious foundation; Central core dam on a pervious foundation; RCC Dams: Asphalt Faced Dams: Concrete faced Dams: Dam with upstream impervious zone on a pervious foundation; Foundation design; Through rock abutment design; Dewatering of the work area; Seepage control; Embankment -zonation; Cutoffs; Horizontal drains; Slurry trench; Upstream impervious blanket; Relief wells; Drainage galleries; Through earth abutment design; Hydro power plants.
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 Research for related topics
2 Introduction to Dam types Research for related topics
3 Materials used to design of dams Research for related topics
4 Diversion tunnels 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 Spillways 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)

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
Major Area Courses X
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 Attains knowledge through wide and in-depth investigations his/her field and surveys, evaluates, interprets, and applies the knowledge thus acquired. X
2 Has a critical and comprehensive knowledge of contemporary engineering techniques and methods of application. X
3 By using unfamiliar, ambiguous, or incompletely defined data, completes and utilizes the required knowledge by scientific methods; is able to fuse and make use of knowledge from different disciplines. X
4 Has the awareness of new and emerging technologies in his/her branch of engineering profession, studies and learns these when needed. X
5 Defines and formulates problems in his/her branch of engineering, develops methods of solution, and applies innovative methods of solution. X
6 Devises new and/or original ideas and methods; designs complex systems and processes and proposes innovative/alternative solutions for their design. X
7 Has the ability to design and conduct theoretical, experimental, and model-based investigations; is able to use judgment to solve complex problems that may be faced in this process. X
8 Functions effectively as a member or as a leader in teams that may be interdisciplinary, devises approaches of solving complex situations, can work independently and can assume responsibility. X
9 Has the oral and written communication skills in one foreign language at the B2 general level of European Language Portfolio. X
10 Can present the progress and the results of his investigations clearly and systematically in national or international contexts both orally and in writing. X
11 Knows social, environmental, health, safety, and legal dimensions of engineering applications as well as project management and business practices; and is aware of the limitations and the responsibilities these impose on engineering practices. X
12 Commits to social, scientific, and professional ethics during data acquisition, interpretation, and publication as well as in all professional activities.

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 2 28
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project 1 10 10
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 2 10 20
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 19 19
Total Workload 125