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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05371129 | Geotechnical Investigations | 4 | Autumn | 7 | 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) | - |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Content
Geotechnical research methods. Experiments carried out in the field: standard penetration test, cone penetration test, pressure gauge test, field vane test and land permeability test. Determination of field geotechnical properties using field experiments. The use of field experiments in shallow and deep foundation designs.
Objectives of the Course
To design the field experiments necessary to find the real values of the soil parameters in the field, to apply them in the field and to use the results in the basic designs.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| Support Courses | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| P2 | Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | 5 |
| P5 | An ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or disciplinary research topics. | 5 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Explains soil parameters | P.2.119 | 1 |
| O2 | Knows how to take undisturbed samples in the field | P.2.120 | 1 |
| O3 | Obtains soil parameters by performing loading tests on single foundation model and mini pile in the field | P.2.121 | 1 |
| O4 | Apply the test results obtained in the field and laboratory to shallow and deep foundations | P.2.122 | 1 |
| O5 | Makes laboratory and field experiment | P.5.22 | 1 |
| O6 | Performs drilling in the field and standard penetration test in this borehole | P.5.23 | 1 |
| O7 | Makes cone penetration test in the field | P.5.24 | 1 |
| O8 | Measures pressure in the field and performs field veyn test | P.5.25 | 1 |
| O9 | Knows how to take undisturbed samples in the field | P.5.26 | 1 |
| O10 | Performs standard laboratory tests on samples taken from the field | P.5.27 | 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 | Giving the theory of field experiments |
| 2 | Performing a land-based standard penetration test and a cone penetration test |
| 3 | Performing a land-based standard penetration test and a cone penetration test |
| 4 | Field pressure gauge test, land gauge test |
| 5 | Field pressure gauge test, land gauge test |
| 6 | Terrain permeability testing and undisturbed sampling |
| 7 | Terrain permeability testing and undisturbed sampling |
| 8 | Terrain permeability testing and undisturbed sampling |
| 9 | Evaluation of field experiments in laboratory environment |
| 10 | Evaluation of field experiments in laboratory environment |
| 11 | Loading test with Sahada model shallow foundation and mini pile |
| 12 | Loading test with Sahada model shallow foundation and mini pile |
| 13 | Use of field experiments in shallow and deep foundation design |
| 14 | Use of field experiments in shallow and deep foundation design |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Uzuner, B.A. 2007; Basic Soil Mechanics, Derya Kitabevi, 7th Edition, Trabzon |
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 | 5 | 4 | 20 |
| 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: | 154 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 5,13 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 5 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P2 | P5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Explains soil parameters | 5 | - |
| O2 | Knows how to take undisturbed samples in the field | 5 | - |
| O3 | Obtains soil parameters by performing loading tests on single foundation model and mini pile in the field | 5 | - |
| O4 | Apply the test results obtained in the field and laboratory to shallow and deep foundations | 5 | - |
| O5 | Makes laboratory and field experiment | - | 5 |
| O6 | Performs drilling in the field and standard penetration test in this borehole | - | 5 |
| O7 | Makes cone penetration test in the field | - | 5 |
| O8 | Measures pressure in the field and performs field veyn test | - | 5 |
| O9 | Knows how to take undisturbed samples in the field | - | 5 |
| O10 | Performs standard laboratory tests on samples taken from the field | - | 5 |