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Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
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