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  • Discontinuity Analysis and Rock Mass Classification Systems
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Course Introduction Information

Code - Course Title YBL5501 - Discontinuity Analysis and Rock Mass Classification Systems
Course Type Elective Courses
Language of Instruction Türkçe
Laboratory + Practice 3+0
ECTS 7.5
Course Instructor(s) PROFESÖR DOKTOR HAKAN AHMET NEFESLİOĞLU
Mode of Delivery Face to face
Prerequisites None
Courses Recomended None
Required or Recommended Resources None
Recommended Reading List None
Assessment methods and criteria 1 Midterm, 2 Homeworks, 1 Final
Work Placement None
Sustainability Development Goals

Content

Weeks Topics
Week - 1 EN: Introduction to Rock Masses and Discontinuities
Week - 2 EN: Geometrical Description of Discontinuities
Week - 3 EN: Methods for Discontinuity Data Collection
Week - 4 EN: Stereographic Projection and Kinematic Analysis I
Week - 5 EN: Stereographic Projection and Kinematic Analysis II
Week - 6 EN: Rock Quality Designation (RQD) and Core Logging
Week - 7 EN: Rock Mass Rating (RMR) System
Week - 8 EN: Q-System (Norwegian Geotechnical Institute System)
Week - 9 EN: Geological Strength Index (GSI) and Hoek-Brown Failure Criterion
Week - 10 EN: Comparison of Rock Mass Classification Systems
Week - 11 EN: Rock Mass; Characterization for Engineering Design
Week - 12 EN: Numerical Modeling and Classification Systems
Week - 13 EN: Field Applications and Project Work
Week - 14 EN: Review and Final Project Presentations

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