| 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;
- Analyze engineering properties of soils, base, and subbase materials used in road infrastructure,
- Evaluate road infrastructure performance using laboratory and field test data,
- Develop engineering solutions considering stabilization, drainage, and special soil conditions.
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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 | Fundamental Concepts of Soil Mechanics, Classification of Soils for Transportation Engineering Purposes, Exploration of Soil Conditions, Investigation of Granular Base and Subbase Material Properties, Compaction of Base and Subbase Materials, Stabilization of Base and Subbase Materials, Laboratory Tests and Field Instrumentation, Utilization of Waste Materials in Transportation Structures, Investigation of Leaching Potential of Waste Materials, Subsoil Drainage and Drainage Structures, Earthwork and Pavement Structures in Cold Regions. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Introduction and basic concepts |
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2nd Week |
Classification of soils in transportation engineering |
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3rd Week |
Field investigation and geotechnical surveys |
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4th Week |
Laboratory tests (index and strength tests) |
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5th Week |
Field tests (CBR, plate load tests, etc.) |
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6th Week |
Properties of granular base and subbase materials |
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7th Week |
Stabilization of base and subbase layers |
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8th Week |
Midterm |
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9th Week |
Compaction of substructure and pavement layers |
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10th Week |
Drainage principles and drainage structures |
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11th Week |
Use of industrial wastes in pavement layers |
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12th Week |
Environmental effects of industrial wastes on groundwater |
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13th Week |
Earthworks in frozen soils |
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14th Week |
Effects of frost action on pavement performance |
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15th Week |
General evaluation |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | 1. Rodriguez, A.R., Soil Mechanics in Highway Engineering, Trans Tech., 1988.
2. Kumbasar, V., Yol Mühendisleri İçin Zemin Mekaniği, İ.T.Ü., 1970. |
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Questions/Answers
- Presentation
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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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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