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Week - 1 |
Introduction to geotechnical field investigations, objectives, scope, and planning |
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Week - 2 |
Drilling techniques and sampling methods in soil investigations |
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Week - 3 |
Standard Penetration Test (SPT): theory, practice, and interpretation |
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Week - 4 |
Cone Penetration Testing (CPT/CPTu): principles, equipment, and data interpretation |
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Week - 5 |
Dilatometer Testing (DMT/SDMT): principles, application, and engineering parameters |
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Week - 6 |
Pressuremeter Testing (PMT) and determination of deformation parameters |
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Week - 7 |
Seismic field tests: MASW, cross-hole, down-hole, and Vs measurements |
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Week - 8 |
Midterm Exam |
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Week - 9 |
Groundwater measurements, permeability, and pumping tests |
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Week - 10 |
Field tests in rock mechanics and rock mass classifications |
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Week - 11 |
Derivation of engineering parameters from field tests |
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Week - 12 |
Use of geotechnical field data in numerical analyses |
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Week - 13 |
National and international standards (ASTM, Eurocode, Turkish Seismic Code, etc.) |
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Week - 14 |
Modern field investigation technologies, project presentations, and case studies |
Eskisehir Technical University Info Package