Computer Engineering (English)
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

CE421

Course Name:

Rock Blasting Technology for Construction

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	5

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Compulsory

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Prof. Dr. ALİ KAHRİMAN

Course Lecturer(s):

Prof. Dr. ALİ KAHRİMAN

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	To give the students the principles of explosive engineering in construction works such as road, tunnel, dam, foundation excavation and building demolition.
Course Content:	Application areas of blasting, blasting excavation terminology, industrial explosives, drilling machinery and equipment, rock mechanics and blasting, blasting mechanism, benc blasting, tenchblasting, tunnel blasting, blasting design, blasting building demolition technique, blasting environmental problems, controlled blasting, safety

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Learns controlled drilling and blasting applications in highway, railway, pipelines, tunnel, dam and construction foundation excavations.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
1) Learns the principles of applying explosive engineering in rock excavations in infrastructure and construction activities.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)
1)	Introduction Application areas of blasting
2)	Commercial Explosives
3)	Blasting theory
4)	Bench blasting
5)	Trench blasting
6)	Tunnel and underground blasting
7)	visa
8)	Contour blasting
9)	Drilling machines and equipment
10)	Initiation systems
11)	Environmental problems arisem from blasting Fround vibration, air blast, fly rock
12)	Blasting demolition
13)	Rock Mechanics for blasting
14)	Blasting procedure and safety
15)	Final exam
16)		No need

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Ali Kahriman, Patlayıcı mühendisliği Ders notları, S. Olofsson, Applied Explosives Technologyfor Construction and Mining Per-Anders Persson et Al, Rock Blasting and Explosives Engineering
References:	Delme Patlatma Sempozyum Kitapları, İSEE Sempozyum kitapları ve ilgili Dergiler

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2
Program Outcomes
1) Sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering related to their branches; the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) The ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; selecting and applying appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3) The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions include such issues as economy, environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety, social and political issues, according to the nature of design.)
4) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for examination of engineering problems.
6) The ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; individual work skill.
7) Effective communication skills in Turkish oral and written communication; at least one foreign language knowledge.
8) Awareness of the need for lifelong learning; access to knowledge, ability to follow developments in science and technology, and constant self-renewal.
9) Professional and ethical responsibility.
10) Information on project management and practices in business life such as risk management and change management; awareness about entrepreneurship, innovation and sustainable development.
11) Information on the effects of engineering applications on health, environment and safety in the universal and social dimensions and the problems of the times; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering related to their branches; the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2)	The ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; selecting and applying appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3)	The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions include such issues as economy, environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety, social and political issues, according to the nature of design.)
4)	Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
5)	Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for examination of engineering problems.
6)	The ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; individual work skill.
7)	Effective communication skills in Turkish oral and written communication; at least one foreign language knowledge.
8)	Awareness of the need for lifelong learning; access to knowledge, ability to follow developments in science and technology, and constant self-renewal.
9)	Professional and ethical responsibility.
10)	Information on project management and practices in business life such as risk management and change management; awareness about entrepreneurship, innovation and sustainable development.
11)	Information on the effects of engineering applications on health, environment and safety in the universal and social dimensions and the problems of the times; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Individual study and homework
Lesson
Homework
Technical Tour

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Oral Examination
Homework

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 50
Final	1	% 50
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	4	56
Field Work	1	8	8
Study Hours Out of Class	2	2	4
Presentations / Seminar	1	1	1
Project	1	5	5
Homework Assignments	1	5	5
Midterms	1	3	3
Final	1	3	3
Total Workload			85