| 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 probabilistic and statistical concepts used in geotechnical engineering,
- Model soil uncertainty and spatial variability using stochastic methods,
- Apply reliability and Monte Carlo simulation techniques to geotechnical problems,
- Evaluate geotechnical systems using probabilistic and reliability-based design approaches.
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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 | The use of stochastic methods in geotechnical engineering, conveying fundamental information, and the application of stochastic methods in geotechnical engineering, which is a current topic. Applied design projects. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Introduction to Stochastic Methods in Geotechnical Engineering |
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2nd Week |
Basics of Probability and Statistics for Engineers |
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3rd Week |
Random Variables and Probability Distributions |
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4th Week |
Uncertainty in Soil Properties |
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5th Week |
Spatial Variability of Soils |
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6th Week |
Random Field Theory in Geotechnics |
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7th Week |
Reliability Concepts in Geotechnical Engineering |
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8th Week |
Midterm |
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9th Week |
Monte Carlo Simulation Methods |
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10th Week |
Stochastic Modeling of Soil Parameters |
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11th Week |
Probabilistic Slope Stability Analysis |
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12th Week |
Reliability-Based Design in Geotechnics |
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13th Week |
Stochastic Simulation of Geotechnical Systems |
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14th Week |
Application of Stochastic Methods in Engineering Projects |
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15th Week |
Term Project Presentations |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | 1. Probabilistic Methods in Geotechnical Engineering, Gordon Fenton, ASCE, 1996.
2. Benjamin, J., Cornell, C., Probability, Statistics, and Decision for Civil Engineers, McGraw Hill Book Company, 1970.
3. Shinozuka, M., Deodatis, G., Simulation of Stochastic Processes by Spectral Representation, Applied Mechanics Review, ASME, Vol.44, (191-203), 1991. |
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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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