| 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 principles of geotechnical site investigations, soil sampling, and field testing methods,
- Analyze and design shallow and deep foundations considering bearing capacity and settlement criteria,
- Evaluate lateral earth pressures and design retaining structures, braced excavations, and reinforced soil systems,
- Select appropriate foundation systems and ground improvement techniques for problematic soil conditions and engineering applications.
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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 | Geotechnical Site Investigations, Sampling, Field Measurements. Shallow Foundations. Deep Foundations. Lateral Earth Pressures and Retaining Structures. Supported Excavations. Piled Foundations. Foundation Construction on Problematic Soils. Reinforced Soil Structures. Ground Improvement. Foundation Design for Vibration Control. Foundation Design using Empirical Methods. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Introduction to Foundation Engineering and Site Investigations |
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2nd Week |
Soil Sampling and In-Situ Testing |
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3rd Week |
Geotechnical Field Measurements and Interpretation |
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4th Week |
Shallow Foundations |
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5th Week |
Bearing Capacity and Settlement Analysis |
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6th Week |
Structural Foundations |
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7th Week |
Lateral Earth Pressures and Retaining Structures |
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8th Week |
Midterm |
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9th Week |
Braced Excavations |
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10th Week |
Pile Foundations |
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11th Week |
Foundations on Problematic Soils |
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12th Week |
Reinforced Soil Structures |
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13th Week |
Ground Improvement Techniques |
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14th Week |
Foundation Design for Vibration Control |
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15th Week |
Empirical Methods in Foundation Design |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | 1. Das, M.B., Principles of Foundation Engineering, Third ed., Int. Thompson Publ. 1995.
2. Bowles, J.E., Foundation Analysis and Design, Fifth Ed., Mc Graw Hill, 1997.
3. Tomlinson, M.J., Foundation Design and Construction, Seventh Ed., Prentice Hall, 2001. |
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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(%) |
|
60 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
|
60 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
|
40 |
| Total(%) |
|
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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