Civil Engineering
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Engineering
Programme of Civil Engineering
Course Details
Faculty of Engineering
Programme of Civil Engineering
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INS715 | Tunneling Techniques | 4 | Autumn | 7 | 3+0+0 | 3 | 4 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | - |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Content
Field studies, tunnel length section and cross section selection, tunneling methods, tunneling techniques with NATM and TBM, tunnel measurement methods.
Objectives of the Course
To establish the concept of which tunneling method will be selected in which conditions and situations, which excavation and support system should be selected for the opening of an underground tunnel.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Definition of tunneling and tunnel terminology |
| 2 | Tunneling in the world and in Turkey |
| 3 | Galleries, shafts and supporting methods |
| 4 | Tunnel application principles -1 |
| 5 | Tunnel application principles -2 |
| 6 | tunnel design |
| 7 | Tunnel route selection |
| 8 | Selection of tunnel construction methods |
| 9 | Tunnel construction with NATM method-1 |
| 10 | Tunnel construction with NATM method-2 |
| 11 | Tunnel construction with TBM method-1 |
| 12 | Tunnel construction with TBM method-2 |
| 13 | Special cases encountered in tunnels |
| 14 | Measurement methods in tunnels |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | - |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Midterms | - | - |
| Final Exam | - | - |
| Total | 0 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 0 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 0 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 0 | ||