Course Name | Soil Improvement Techniques |
Code | Semester | Theory (hour/week) | Application/Lab (hour/week) | Local Credits | ECTS |
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CIVE 460 | Fall/Spring | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
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Course Language | English | ||||||||
Course Type | Elective | ||||||||
Course Level | First Cycle | ||||||||
Mode of Delivery | face to face | ||||||||
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | Problem SolvingLecturing / Presentation | ||||||||
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Course Objectives | The course covers soil improvement techniques, insitu tests, strengthening techniques and soil modification. Topics will be further investigated through laboratory and field tests. |
Learning Outcomes | The students who succeeded in this course;
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Course Description | The course introduces the various types of improvement methods of engineering properties of soils and the application of engineering methods to ground improvement projects. |
Related Sustainable Development Goals | |
| Core Courses | |
Major Area Courses | X | |
Supportive Courses | ||
Media and Managment Skills Courses | ||
Transferable Skill Courses |
Week | Subjects | Required Materials |
1 | Introduction to Soil Improvement Techniques | Chapter 1: Raj, P. P. (1999). Ground Improvement Techniques (HB). Firewall Media. |
2 | In Situ Tests (Spt and Cpt), other In Situ Tests | Chapter 2: Raj, P. P. (1999). Ground Improvement Techniques (HB). Firewall Media. |
3 | Surface Compaction, Dynamic Compaction | Chapter 3: Raj, P. P. (1999). Ground Improvement Techniques (HB). Firewall Media. |
4 | Lime Stabilization, Cement Stabilization, Asphalt Stabilization | Chapter 4-7: Raj, P. P. (1999). Ground Improvement Techniques (HB). Firewall Media. |
5 | Consolidation, Preloading Test | Chapter 5: Raj, P. P. (1999). Ground Improvement Techniques (HB). Firewall Media. |
6 | Jet grout, stone columns and Vibroflotation | Chapter 6: Raj, P. P. (1999). Ground Improvement Techniques (HB). Firewall Media. |
7 | Soil nailing | Chapter 7: Raj, P. P. (1999). Ground Improvement Techniques (HB). Firewall Media. |
8 | Review | Chapter 1:7: Raj, P. P. (1999). Ground Improvement Techniques (HB). Firewall Media. |
9 | Types and Functions of Geosynthetics | Chapter 8: Raj, P. P. (1999). Ground Improvement Techniques (HB). Firewall Media. |
10 | Geotextiles, geogrids | Chapter 8: Raj, P. P. (1999). Ground Improvement Techniques (HB). Firewall Media. |
11 | Geomembranes, Geosynthetic Clay Liners | Chapter 8: Raj, P. P. (1999). Ground Improvement Techniques (HB). Firewall Media. |
12 | Concept of Reinforced Soil | Chapter 8: Raj, P. P. (1999). Ground Improvement Techniques (HB). Firewall Media. |
13 | Reinforced Soil Walls | Chapter 9: Raj, P. P. (1999). Ground Improvement Techniques (HB). Firewall Media. |
14 | Reinforced Soil Slopes | Chapter 9: Raj, P. P. (1999). Ground Improvement Techniques (HB). Firewall Media. |
15 | Semester Review | |
16 | Final Exam |
Course Notes/Textbooks | Raj, P. P. (2016). Ground Improvement Techniques (HB). Published by Laxmi Publications (P) Ltd., New Delhi, 2016 ISBN 10: 8131805948 / ISBN 13: 9788131805947 |
Suggested Readings/Materials | Moseley, M. P., & Kirsch, K. (2004). Ground improvement. 2nd Edition CRC Press. ISBN 9780429095917 |
Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
Participation | ||
Laboratory / Application | ||
Field Work | ||
Quizzes / Studio Critiques | ||
Portfolio | ||
Homework / Assignments | ||
Presentation / Jury | 1 | 30 |
Project | 1 | 30 |
Seminar / Workshop | ||
Oral Exam | ||
Midterm | ||
Final Exam | 1 | 40 |
Total |
Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade | 2 | 60 |
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade | 1 | 40 |
Total |
Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
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Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) | 16 | 2 | 32 |
Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) | 16 | 2 | |
Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Field Work | |||
Quizzes / Studio Critiques | |||
Portfolio | |||
Homework / Assignments | |||
Presentation / Jury | 1 | 5 | |
Project | 1 | 9 | |
Seminar / Workshop | |||
Oral Exam | |||
Midterms | - | ||
Final Exams | 1 | 30 | |
Total | 150 |
# | Program Competencies/Outcomes | * Contribution Level | ||||
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
1 | To have adequate knowledge in Mathematics, Science and Civil Engineering; to be able to use theoretical and applied information in these areas on complex engineering problems. | |||||
2 | To be able to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex Civil Engineering problems; to be able to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | |||||
3 | To be able to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the requirements; to be able to apply modern design methods for this purpose. | |||||
4 | To be able to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analysis and solution of complex problems in engineering applications. | X | ||||
5 | To be able to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or Civil Engineering research topics. | X | ||||
6 | To be able to work efficiently in Civil Engineering disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; to be able to work individually. | |||||
7 | To be able to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; to be able to author and comprehend written reports, to be able to prepare design and implementation reports, to present effectively, to be able to give and receive clear and comprehensible instructions. | |||||
8 | To have knowledge about global and social impact of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; to have knowledge about contemporary issues as they pertain to engineering; to be aware of the legal ramifications of engineering solutions. | |||||
9 | To be aware of ethical behavior, professional and ethical responsibility; to have knowledge about standards utilized in engineering applications. | |||||
10 | To have knowledge about industrial practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; to have awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; to have knowledge about sustainable development. | |||||
11 | To be able to collect data in the area of Civil Engineering, and to be able to communicate with colleagues in a foreign language; | |||||
12 | To be able to speak a second foreign language at a medium level of fluency efficiently. | |||||
13 | To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information, to be able to stay current with developments in science and technology; to be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to Civil Engineering. |
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