Design of Dams (CE405) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Design of Dams CE405 3 0 0 3 6
Pre-requisite Course(s)
CE 311 Soil Mechanics
Course Language English
Course Type N/A
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
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
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 Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas in the solution of complex engineering problems. X
2 Ability to formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. X
3 Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. X
4 Ability to select and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively. X
5 Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.
6 Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually. X
7 Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and intelligible instructions. X
8 Awareness of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
9 Knowledge on behavior according ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility and standards used in engineering practices.
10 Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development. X
11 Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety, and contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. X

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