Course Description
Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
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GROUND IMPROVEMENT TECHNIQUES | CEE4213226 | Spring Semester | 2+0 | 2 | 3 |
Prerequisites Courses | |
Recommended Elective Courses | |
Language of Course | English |
Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
Course Type | Elective |
Course Coordinator | Assoc.Prof. Atakan MANGIR |
Name of Lecturer(s) | Prof.Dr. Musaffa Ayşen LAV |
Assistant(s) | |
Aim | To introduce engineering properties of soft, weak and compressible deposits, principles of treatment for granular and cohesive soils and various stabilization techniques.
To bring out concepts of reinforced earth.
|
Course Content | This course contains; Introduction. Need for engineered ground improvement, classification of ground modification techniques; suitability, feasibility and desirability of ground improvement technique; objectives of improving soil. . |
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
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Teaching Methods: | |
Assessment Methods: | |
Course Outline
Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
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1 | Introduction. Need for engineered ground improvement, classification of ground modification techniques; suitability, feasibility and desirability of ground improvement technique; objectives of improving soil. | |
Resources |
1. Ground improvement Techniques, P.Purushothama Raju, USP, 1999.
2. Designing with Geosynthatics by Robert M. Koerner, 5 th Edition, Prentice Hall,2005.
3. Construction and Geotechnical methods in Foundation Engineering by R.M.Koerner, McGraw-Hill , 1984.
4. Current Practices in Geotechnical Engineering Vol.-I, Alam Singh and Joshi, International Book Traders, 1985. |
Lecture Notes |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications |
No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level |
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
1 | An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering. | | | X | | |
2 | An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems. | | X | | | |
3 | An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability. | X | | | | |
4 | An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice. | X | | | | |
5 | An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data. | | | | X | |
6 | An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams. | | | X | | |
7 | An ability to communicate effectively. | | | X | | |
8 | A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.
| | X | | | |
9 | An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility. | | X | | | |
10 | A knowledge of contemporary issues. | | | X | | |
11 | The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context. | | | X | | |
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation |
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | | 30 |
Rate of Final Exam to Success | | 70 |
Total | | 100 |
ECTS / Workload Table |
Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) |
Course Hours | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Guided Problem Solving | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Presentation of Project / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Midterm Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
General Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total Workload(Hour) | 0 |
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(0/30) | 0 |
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. |
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
---|
GROUND IMPROVEMENT TECHNIQUES | CEE4213226 | Spring Semester | 2+0 | 2 | 3 |
Prerequisites Courses | |
Recommended Elective Courses | |
Language of Course | English |
Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
Course Type | Elective |
Course Coordinator | Assoc.Prof. Atakan MANGIR |
Name of Lecturer(s) | Prof.Dr. Musaffa Ayşen LAV |
Assistant(s) | |
Aim | To introduce engineering properties of soft, weak and compressible deposits, principles of treatment for granular and cohesive soils and various stabilization techniques.
To bring out concepts of reinforced earth.
|
Course Content | This course contains; Introduction. Need for engineered ground improvement, classification of ground modification techniques; suitability, feasibility and desirability of ground improvement technique; objectives of improving soil. . |
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| | |
Teaching Methods: | |
Assessment Methods: | |
Course Outline
Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
---|
1 | Introduction. Need for engineered ground improvement, classification of ground modification techniques; suitability, feasibility and desirability of ground improvement technique; objectives of improving soil. | |
Resources |
1. Ground improvement Techniques, P.Purushothama Raju, USP, 1999.
2. Designing with Geosynthatics by Robert M. Koerner, 5 th Edition, Prentice Hall,2005.
3. Construction and Geotechnical methods in Foundation Engineering by R.M.Koerner, McGraw-Hill , 1984.
4. Current Practices in Geotechnical Engineering Vol.-I, Alam Singh and Joshi, International Book Traders, 1985. |
Lecture Notes |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications |
No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level |
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
1 | An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering. | | | X | | |
2 | An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems. | | X | | | |
3 | An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability. | X | | | | |
4 | An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice. | X | | | | |
5 | An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data. | | | | X | |
6 | An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams. | | | X | | |
7 | An ability to communicate effectively. | | | X | | |
8 | A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.
| | X | | | |
9 | An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility. | | X | | | |
10 | A knowledge of contemporary issues. | | | X | | |
11 | The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context. | | | X | | |
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation |
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | | 30 |
Rate of Final Exam to Success | | 70 |
Total | | 100 |
Numerical Data
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