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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05381193 | Design of Foundation Engineering | 4 | Spring | 8 | 2+1+0 | 2 | 7 |
| 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, project |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Asst. Prof. Esra URAY |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asst. Prof. Esra URAY | A-Z34 | [email protected] | 7312 |
Course Content
Interpret the physical properties of the soil and performing foundation design according to earthquake regulations. Conduct bearing capacity analysis, settlement analysis and liquefaction analysis. Taking necessary precautions in terms of structural stability in poor quality soil.
Objectives of the Course
Designing the foundation and deep excavation support system by using the soil parameters and building information obtained from soil surveys in the construction area
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | X |
| 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 |
| P4 | Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively. | 5 |
| P6 | Ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; individual study skills. | 5 |
| P7 | Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written Turkish; knowledge of at least one foreign language; writing active reports and writing reports, preparing design and production reports, making effective presentations, giving and receiving clear and understandable instructions. | 5 |
| P9 | To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; Information on the standards used in engineering applications. | 5 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Have knowledge about and/or determine soil parameters based on SPT test data | P.2.127 | 1,7 |
| O2 | Gains knowledge of and/or calculates foundation bearing capacity, stress increases, settlement, shoring system and/or liquefaction | P.2.128 | 1,7 |
| O3 | Prepares soil profile and drilling log according to the results obtained by SPT test from the field | P.4.24 | 1,7 |
| O4 | Designs raft foundation, pile foundation and/or deep excavation support systems | P.4.25 | 1,7 |
| O5 | Makes liquefaction analysis according to SPT test data | P.4.26 | 1,7 |
| O6 | Makes project drawings and quantity calculations and prepares project calculations report | P.6.9 | 1,7 |
| O7 | Makes project drawings and quantity calculations and prepares project calculations report | P.7.11 | 1,7 |
| O8 | Makes project drawings and quantity calculations and prepares project calculations report | P.9.32 | 1,7 |
| ** 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 general information about the project and delivering the project |
| 2 | Determination of soil classes system (USCS) for each borehole using test results, drawing of variation graphs of SPT numbers, preparation of drilling log, determination of soil profile |
| 3 | Designing the sheeting wall (anchored pile curtain) |
| 4 | Performing analysis of bearing capacity and settlement of raft foundation |
| 5 | Performing liquefaction analysis |
| 6 | Performing bearing capacity and settlement for single piles and group piles |
| 7 | Giving design data of project |
| 8 | Checking the soil profile and drilling logs |
| 9 | Checking design of the piled anchor curtain |
| 10 | Checking bearing capacity and settlement analysis of raft foundation |
| 11 | Checking liquefaction analyses |
| 12 | Checking design of pile foundation |
| 13 | Checking project calculations and project drawings |
| 14 | Determining the total cost |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Geotechnical Engineering and Foundation Construction, Orhan, M, Vol1-2, Gazi Kitabevi |
| Introduction to Foundation Engineering Bayram, Ali Uzuner, Derya Kitabevi |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | 1 | 60 (%) |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Midterms | - | - |
| Final Exam | 1 | 40 (%) |
| 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 | 8 | 112 |
| Midterms | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 216 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 7,20 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 7 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P2 | P4 | P6 | P7 | P9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Have knowledge about and/or determine soil parameters based on SPT test data | 5 | - | - | - | - |
| O2 | Gains knowledge of and/or calculates foundation bearing capacity, stress increases, settlement, shoring system and/or liquefaction | 5 | - | - | - | - |
| O3 | Prepares soil profile and drilling log according to the results obtained by SPT test from the field | - | 5 | - | - | - |
| O4 | Designs raft foundation, pile foundation and/or deep excavation support systems | - | 5 | - | - | - |
| O5 | Makes liquefaction analysis according to SPT test data | - | 5 | - | - | - |
| O6 | Makes project drawings and quantity calculations and prepares project calculations report | - | - | 5 | - | - |
| O7 | Makes project drawings and quantity calculations and prepares project calculations report | - | - | - | 5 | - |
| O8 | Makes project drawings and quantity calculations and prepares project calculations report | - | - | - | - | 5 |
