ECTS COURSE INFORMATION FORM

Faculty Faculty of Engineering Program B.Sc. in Civil Engineering Required

B.Sc. in Computer Engineering Elective B.Sc. in Electrical-Electronics Engineering Elective B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering Elective B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering Elective

Course Code CE 301 Course Title in English Soil Mechanics Course Title in Turkish Zemin Mekaniği Language of Instruction English Type of Course Flipped Classroom/ Lecture / Laboratory Work

Level of Course Undergraduate Course Category (by % of Content)

Basic Science Basic Engineering Engineering Design General Education - 100 - -

Semester Offered Fall Contact Hours per Week Lecture: 4hrs Recitation:- Lab: 2hrs Other:- Estimated Student Workload

156 hours per semester.

Number of Credits 6 ECTS

Grading Mode Standard Letter Grade Pre-requisites STM 203

Expected Prior Knowledge

Prior knowledge of the mechanical properties of the materials and fundamental concepts of deformable bodies; stress, strain and failure of materials is expected.

Co-requisites None

Registration Restrictions Only Undergraduate Students Overall Educational Objective

To learn soil formation, soil classification, phase diagrams, the fundamental principles of soil mechanics (including compaction behaviour, 1-Dimensional (1-D) flow, consolidation theory, 2-Dimensional (1-D) flow, effective stress concepts, stresses in soil, shear strength behaviour, earth pressures) that is the basic knowledge required for the design of all structures/structural components in contact with soil (e.g., tunnels, foundations, retaining structures, dams).

Course Description This course provides the main principles of soil mechanics and a comprehensive introduction to geotechnical engineering. The course initiates with a brief review of geology including rock cycle, soil formation & introduction to ground exploration and following topics are covered: Soil phase diagrams & phase relations, physical and index properties of soils, characterization & engineering classification of soils, soil compaction behaviour, field compaction and compaction quality control, 1-D water flow, permeability & seepage, hydraulic gradient, 2-D groundwater flow & construction of flow-nets, effective stress concepts, load induced stress distribution in a soil mass, consolidation theory & soil settlement, soil-shear strength, Mohr-Coulomb failure criterion, passive & at-rest lateral earth pressures.

Course Description in Turkish

Bu derste zemin mekaniği prensipleri ve geoteknik mühendisliğine giriş kapsamlı bir şekilde incelenmektedir. Dersin başında kaya döngüsü ve zemin oluşumu gibi jeoloji konuları tekrar edilir, sondaj ve saha deneyleri kısaca tanıtılır. Bu derste zemin mekaniği prensipleri şu konu başlıkları altında kapsamlı bir şekilde incelenmektedir: zemin faz diyagramları ve faz ilişkileri, zeminlerin fiziksel ve endeks özellikleri, zemin karakterizasyonu ve zeminlerin sınıflandırılması, zemin kompaksiyon davranışı, sahada kompaksiyon ve kompaksiyon kalite kontrolü, 1-boyutta su akışı, permeabilite ve sızıntı, hidrolik eğim, 2-boyutta akış ve akış ağı çizilmesi, efektif stres kavramı, zeminde yük altında gerilme dağılımı, konsolidasyon teorisi ve zeminde oturmalar, zemin kayma direnci, Mohr-Coulomb kırılma kriteri, pasif, aktif ve sükunette yanal zemin basınçları

Course Learning Outcomes and Competencies

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to:

1. describe soil & rock formation, solve soil-phase diagram relationship problems, identify physical and index soil properties, classify soils based on engineering standards;

2. demonstrate an understanding of soil-compaction behavior, identify various field-compaction equipment;

3. explain permeability, comprehend 1-D flow and hydraulic gradient, develop 2-D flow-nets for groundwater flow and solve basic groundwater flow boundary value problems;

4. comprehend concept of effective stress, calculate effective stresses and pore pressures;

5. analyze the distribution of stresses in soil due to load application, apply consolidation theory to solve 1-D consolidation and compression problems;

6. determine soil shear strength parameters and analyze stress state on a plane using Mohr-Coulomb criterion;

7. calculate lateral earth pressures; 8. function effectively as a member of a group; 9. conduct geotechnical experiments based on established procedures, analyze and

interpret the results of the experiments with an assessment of error and uncertainty; 10. communicate effectively with well-organized written document.

Relationship of the Course with the Student Outcomes Level Learning Outcome(s) Assessed by

Student Outcomes N=None

S=Supportive H=High

Exam, Project, HW,

Experiment, Presentation,

etc. (1) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics

H 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

FC Exercises, Midterms, Lab

Reports,

(2) an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors

(3) an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences S 10

Lab Group Work, Lab Reports

(4) an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts

(5) an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives

H 8 Lab Group Work

(6) an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions

H 9 Lab Group Work, Lab Reports

(7) an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies

Prepared by and Date Asst. Prof. Gökçe TÖNÜK / September 2019 Semester Fall 2019-2020 Name of Instructor Asst. Prof. Gökçe TÖNÜK Course Contents Week Topic 1. Introduction to soil mechanics, Review of Geology: rock cycle, soil formation &

Introduction to soil exploration & sampling 2. Introduction to Soil Laboratory & Measurement Techniques, Error & Uncertainty,

Soil Minerals, Particle Size Distribution Lab 1: Specific gravity 3. Soil Phase Diagram and Weight- Volume Relationships,

Lab 2: Sieve and Hydrometer analysis 4. Plasticity, Soil Structure, Soil classification based on engineering standards,

Lab 3: Moisture content, Atterberg Limits 5. Compaction Behavior of Soils & Field Compaction, Quality Assurance

6. Permeability, 1-D Water Flow in Soils Lab 4: Hydraulic Conductivity 7. 2-D Groundwater flow and flow boundary value problems 8. In situ Stresses, Effective Stress Concepts 9. Soil Stress Distribution in Soils and Compressibility of Soils 10. Consolidation Theory, 1-D Consolidation and Settlement

Lab 5: Consolidation Test 11. Time Rate of Consolidation

12. Shear Strength of Soils Lab 6: Unconfined Compression Tes

13. Shear Strength of Soils Lab 7: Direct Shear Test

14. Lateral Earth Pressures 15. Final Exam/Project/Presentation Period

16. Final Exam/Project/Presentation Period

Required/Recommended Readings

Required Textbooks: • Das, Braja, M.,(2018) Principles of Geotechnical Engineering, 9th Edition ,

PWS Publishers. Recommended Readings from Textbooks:

• Holtz, R.D., Kovacs, W.D. and Sheahan, T.C. (2011), An Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering, 2nd Edition, Pearson-Prentice-Hall.

• Coduto, D.P., Yeung, M.R., Kitch, W.A. (2011). Geotechnical Engineering: Principles & Practices: International Edition, 2/E, ISBN 10: 0132368684, ISBN 13: 9780132368681

• Craig, R.F. (1997). Soil Mechanics, Spon Press; 6th edition

Teaching Methods Contact hours using “flipped classroom” as an active learning technique Homework and Projects Three Lab Reports Laboratory Work Laboratory tests (7 or 8) held for relevant topics. Computer Use MS Office or Equivalent Programs are required Other Activities -

Assessment Methods Types of assessment Number Ratio (%) Midterm Exams 3 60 (each contributing 20%) Laboratory Group Work & Reports 20 Flipped Classroom & HWs 20 Total 100

Course Administration Instructor’s office: 5th Floor, Room:535 Office hours: Fridays 11:00 -14:00 E-mail address: gokce.tonuk@mef.edu.tr Rules for attendance: YÖK Regulations. Missing a midterm/lab work: No make-up will be given. A reminder of proper classroom behavior, code of student conduct: YÖK Regulations Statement on plagiarism: YÖK Regulations.

ECTS Student Workload Estimation

A ctivity No/Weeks C alculation Explanation

No/Weeks perS emester(A )

Preparing fortheA ctivity(B )

S pentintheA ctivityItself(C )

C ompleting theA ctivity

R equirements (D )

Lecture 14 4 1 70 A *(B +C +D )

LabR eports &Group 7 1 2 2 35 A *(B +C +D )

HW 3 2 6 A *(B +C +D )

M idterm(s) 3 13 2 45 A *(B +C +D )

F inalE xamination 0 A *(B +C +D )

TotalWorkload 156

TotalWorkload/25 6 .24

EC TS 6

Hours