| 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, procedures, and applications of commonly used geotechnical field tests,
- Perform, interpret, and evaluate in-situ test results for determining soil properties,
- Assess soil strength, stiffness, permeability, and dynamic characteristics using field measurements,
- Select appropriate field testing and monitoring techniques for geotechnical engineering projects.
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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 | Commonly used field testing devices and procedures. Standard Penetration Test (SPT), Cone Penetration Test (CPT), Plate Load Test (PLT), Field Bulk Density Determination and Field CBR Test, Field Vane Test, Pressuremeter Test, Dilatometer Test, Field Permeability Tests, and Pore Water Pressure Measurements. Determination of Soil Dynamic Properties through Field Testing, Small-strain Vibration Measurements in Geotechnical Engineering, and Field Stress and Deformation Measurements. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Introduction to Geotechnical Field Testing |
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2nd Week |
Field Investigation Methods and Equipment |
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3rd Week |
Standard Penetration Test (SPT) |
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4th Week |
Cone Penetration Test (CPT) |
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5th Week |
Plate Load Test (PLT) |
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6th Week |
Field Density and Field CBR Tests |
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7th Week |
Field Vane Shear Test |
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8th Week |
Midterm |
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9th Week |
Pressuremeter Test |
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10th Week |
Dilatometer Test |
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11th Week |
Field Permeability Tests and Pore Water Pressure Measurements |
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12th Week |
Determination of Dynamic Soil Properties |
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13th Week |
Small-Strain Vibration Measurements |
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14th Week |
In-situ Stress and Deformation Measurements |
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15th Week |
Interpretation of Field Test Results and Engineering Applications |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | 1. J.E. Bowles,1997, Foundation Analysis and Design, McGraw-Hill.
2. T.Lunne, P.K.Robertson, J.J.M.Powell, 1997, Cone Penetration Testing in Geotechnical Practice.
3. John Dunnicliff, 1993, Geotechnical Instrumentation for Monitoring Field Performance, John Wiley&Sons Inc. |
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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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