Civil Engineering
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Mühendislik ve Doğa Bilimleri Fakültesi
Programme of Civil Engineering
Course Details
Mühendislik ve Doğa Bilimleri Fakültesi
Programme of Civil Engineering
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05361081 | Dams and Moorings | 3 | Spring | 6 | 3+0+0 | 3 | 5 |
| 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 | Lecture, question solution |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Asst. Prof. Vahdettin DEMİR |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asst. Prof. Vahdettin DEMİR | A-Z31 | [email protected] | 7696 |
Course Content
Definition of Dams and Regulators and General Information; Location of Dams and Regulators; Purpose of Construction of Dams and Regulators; Environmental Effects of Dams and Regulators; Classification of Dams and Regulators; Selection of the Type of Dams and Regulators, Forces Affecting Dams and Regulators, Spillways, Bottom Weirs, Cofferdams.
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to introduce the types of dams and moorings, to give information about the design principles, to choose the type and to design the project.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| Support Courses | X |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P1 | Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and related engineering discipline accumulation; theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas, complex engineering the ability to use in problems | 5 |
| P2 | Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | 5 |
| P11 | Knowledge of the effects of engineering practices on health, environment and safety in the universal and social dimensions and the problems of the era in engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. | 5 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Learns the design of dam reservoirs. | P.1.93 | 1 |
| O2 | Learns the parameters affecting the selection of the type of dams and bindings. | P.2.73 | 1 |
| O3 | Learns the principles of sizing of different types of dams and bindings. | P.2.74 | 1 |
| O4 | Learns the concepts and basic expressions about the properties and design principles of dams and moorings. | P.11.18 | 1 |
| O5 | Gains knowledge and ability to interpret the issues related to the maintenance of dams and bindings. | P.11.19 | 1 |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Definition of Dam and Binding and General Information |
| 2 | Selection of the location of the dam and mooring, construction purposes, effects on the environment, classification |
| 3 | Selection of the location of dams and moorings, construction purposes, effects on the environment, classification |
| 4 | General Information About Reservoirs |
| 5 | General Information About Reservoirs |
| 6 | Fluid Statics-Applications |
| 7 | Fluid Statics-Applications |
| 8 | Dams-Weight Dams |
| 9 | Arch Dams, Weight Arch Dams |
| 10 | General Characteristics of Embankment Dams, Earthfill Dams, Rockfill Dams |
| 11 | Spillways and Energy Breaking Structures |
| 12 | Bottom Weirs |
| 13 | Batardos |
| 14 | Bindings |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Water Resources Engineering, Mehmet Berkun, Birsen Publishing |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 60 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Midterms | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| 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 | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 149 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 4,97 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 5 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 | P2 | P11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Learns the design of dam reservoirs. | 5 | - | - |
| O2 | Learns the parameters affecting the selection of the type of dams and bindings. | - | 5 | - |
| O3 | Learns the principles of sizing of different types of dams and bindings. | - | 5 | - |
| O4 | Learns the concepts and basic expressions about the properties and design principles of dams and moorings. | - | - | 5 |
| O5 | Gains knowledge and ability to interpret the issues related to the maintenance of dams and bindings. | - | - | 5 |