| 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 geological, geotechnical, and engineering factors affecting tunnel design and construction,
- Analyze tunnel stability and select appropriate excavation and support methods based on ground conditions,
- Apply geotechnical design principles and rock mass characterization methods in tunnel projects,
- Evaluate tunnel construction processes considering occupational safety, monitoring requirements, and project cost aspects.
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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 | Tunnel and Geological Structure. Overview of Soil and Environment's Rock Engineering Properties. Geometric and Geotechnical Characteristics of Tunnel Projects. Tunnel Excavation Methods. Occupational Safety and Health in Tunnels. Calculation of Tunnel Project Costs. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Introduction to Tunnel Engineering |
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2nd Week |
Geological Conditions and Tunnel Behavior |
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3rd Week |
Geological and Geotechnical Investigations for Tunnels |
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4th Week |
Rock and Soil Engineering Properties |
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5th Week |
Rock Mass Classification Systems |
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6th Week |
Geometric Characteristics of Tunnel Projects |
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7th Week |
Geotechnical Design Principles for Tunnels |
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8th Week |
Midterm |
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9th Week |
Conventional Tunneling Methods |
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10th Week |
Mechanized Tunneling Methods (TBM) |
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11th Week |
Tunnel Support Systems |
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12th Week |
Occupational Health and Safety in Tunneling |
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13th Week |
Monitoring and Instrumentation in Tunnels |
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14th Week |
Cost Estimation in Tunnel Projects |
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15th Week |
Case Studies in Tunnel Engineering |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | 1. Bickel, J., Kuesel, T. R., King, E. H:, "Tunnel Engineering Handbook", Second Edition, Chapman, 2002
2. Ulusay, R., Gökçeoğlu, C., Binal, A., "Kaya Mekaniği Laboratuar Deneyleri", TMMOB Jeoloji Mühendisleri Odası, No: 58, Ankara, 2001.
3. Holtz,R.D.&Kovacs W.D., An Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering, Prentice Hall Inc ., 1981. |
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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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