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  • Soil Mechanics
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Course Introduction Information

Code - Course Title MEK211 - Soil Mechanics
Course Type Required Courses
Language of Instruction Türkçe
Laboratory + Practice 3+0
ECTS 4.0
Course Instructor(s) DOKTOR ÖĞRETİM ÜYESİ SEYFETTİN UMUT UMU
Mode of Delivery The mode of delivery of this course is Face to face
Prerequisites There is no prerequisite or co-requisite for this course.
Courses Recomended There is no recommended optional programme component for this course
Required or Recommended Resources Donald P. Coduto, 2006, ‘Geoteknik Mühendisliği – İlkeler ve Uygulamalar’, Çevirmenler: Murat Mollamahmutoğlu, Kamil Kayabalı.Steven L. Kramer, 2003, ‘Geoteknik Deprem Mühendisliği’, Çevirmen: Kamil Kayabalı. Prof. Dr. Feyza Çinicioğlu, ‘Zemin Mekaniği I Ders Notları’, İstanbul Üniversitesi.Prof. Dr. Mustafa Laman, 2007, ‘Yapı Mühendisliğinde Zemin Mekaniği Ders Notları’, Çukurova Üniversitesi.Doç. Dr. Saadet Berilgen, ‘Zemin Mekaniği ve Temel İnşaatı Ders Notları’, Yıldız Teknik Üniversitesi.
Recommended Reading List Donald P. Coduto, 2006, ‘Geoteknik Mühendisliği – İlkeler ve Uygulamalar’, Çevirmenler: Murat Mollamahmutoğlu, Kamil Kayabalı.Steven L. Kramer, 2003, ‘Geoteknik Deprem Mühendisliği’, Çevirmen: Kamil Kayabalı. Prof. Dr. Feyza Çinicioğlu, ‘Zemin Mekaniği I Ders Notları’, İstanbul Üniversitesi.Prof. Dr. Mustafa Laman, 2007, ‘Yapı Mühendisliğinde Zemin Mekaniği Ders Notları’, Çukurova Üniversitesi.Doç. Dr. Saadet Berilgen, ‘Zemin Mekaniği ve Temel İnşaatı Ders Notları’, Yıldız Teknik Üniversitesi.
Assessment methods and criteria 1 Mid term, 1 Final Exam
Work Placement Not Applicable
Sustainability Development Goals Quality Education

Content

Weeks Topics
Week - 1 Introduction to Soil Mechanics
Week - 2 Introduction to Soil Mechanics
Week - 3 Physical and Index Properties of Soils - Mass and Volume Relationships
Week - 4 Physical and Index Properties of Soils - Mass and Volume Relationships
Week - 5 Physical and Index Properties of Soils - Sieve Analysis and Hydrometer Test
Week - 6 Physical and Index Properties of Soils - Clay and Consistency Limits
Week - 7 Physical and Index Properties of Soils - Classification of Soils
Week - 8 The Theory of Soil Compaction
Week - 9 Soil Compaction - Geostatic Stresses
Week - 10 Soil Compaction - Types of Settlement
Week - 11 Earthquakes and Liquefaction
Week - 12 Earthquakes and Liquefaction
Week - 13 In-situ Soil testing Methods
Week - 14 In-situ Soil testing Methods

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  • Lecture
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  • Question & Answer
  • Drill - Practise
  • Brain Storming
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  • Productive
  • Rational
  • Questoning
  • Civic awareness
  • Environmental awareness
  • Use time effectively
  • Problem solving
  • Applying theoretical knowledge into practice
  • Concern for quality

Assessment Methods

Assessment Method and Passing Requirements
Quamtity Percentage (%)
1.Midterm Exam 1 40
Final Exam 1 60
Toplam (%) 100
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