| Course Type | Elective Course |
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| Course Level | Master's Degree With Thesis |
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| Year of Study | - |
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| Semester | - |
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| ECTS | 10 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
- |
| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Explain the chemical, physical, and rheological properties of bitumen and their effects on pavement performance,
- Analyze the engineering properties of bituminous materials using bitumen and aggregate laboratory tests,
- Evaluate the suitability and durability of bituminous materials based on specifications and performance criteria.
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | None |
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| Course Description | History, manufacture, storage and handling of bitumens, Constitution, structure and rheology of bitumens, Specifications and quality of bitumens, Durability of bitumens, Investigation of adesion and cohesion properties, Influence of bitumen properties in situ performance, The CEN bitumen specification, The SUPERPAVE bitumen specification, Other important utilisation of bitumens, Aggregates in bitumen. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Introduction to bituminous materials |
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2nd Week |
Bitumen production and classification |
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3rd Week |
Storage and handling of bitumen |
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4th Week |
Chemical composition and structure of bitumen |
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5th Week |
Rheological behavior of bitumen |
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6th Week |
Bitumen properties and quality |
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7th Week |
Mechanical and chemical tests |
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8th Week |
Midterm |
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9th Week |
Rheological tests |
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10th Week |
Durability and aging of bitumen |
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11th Week |
Adhesion and cohesion properties |
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12th Week |
Effect of bitumen properties on field performance |
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13th Week |
Bitumen specifications and Superpave method |
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14th Week |
Aggregate properties and related tests |
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15th Week |
Applications of bituminous materials |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | 1. Read, J and Whiteoak, D. (2003) "The Shell Bitumen Handbook", Thomas Telford Publishing, ISBN: 072773220X, 460p.
2. Whiteoak, D (2004), Lav, A.H and Lav, M.A., Shell Bitüm El Kitabı, İSFALT Bilimsel Yayınları No:3, pp. 334. |
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Questions/Answers
- Presentation
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
|
Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
30 |
| Assignment |
1 |
10 |
| Quiz |
1 |
20 |
| Total(%) |
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60 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
|
60 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
|
40 |
| Total(%) |
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100 |
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| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
| Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Midterm exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
1 |
50 |
50 |
| Individual or group work |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Preparation for Final exam |
1 |
80 |
80 |
| Course hours |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
1 |
60 |
60 |
| Laboratory (including preparation) |
|
|
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| Final exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
| Homework |
1 |
20 |
20 |
| Quiz |
1 |
2 |
2 |
| Total Work Load | 300 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 10 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 10 |
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| Language of Instruction | English |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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