Civil Engineering
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

INS443

Course Name:

Foundation Engineering

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	9

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

IMZ2201@BÜ - Zemin Makaniği 1 | INS303 - Zemin Mekaniği I

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 :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi SAEID ZARDARI

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi SAEID ZARDARI

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

To teach students how to apply the engineering behavior of the soil they learned in the Soil Mechanics course in the basic design.

Course Content:

Soil classification and mechanical properties of soils, Stress and effective stress in soils, Field drilling and field experiments in foundation engineering, Types of foundations, Bearing capacity of soils, Bearing capacity of centrally loaded shallow foundations, Terzaghi and Meyerhof's theory of bearing capacity, Eccentrically loaded foundations, Bidirectional Eccentricity, Strip and Raft foundations,Deep Foundations

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Produce a proposal to address identified geotechnical weaknesses and problems.
2) Introducing the types of foundations and designing eccentric and asymmetric foundations
3) To provide information about field drilling and field tests and to calculate the bearing capacity of the foundation soil
4) Analysis and design of strip and raft foundations
5) Analysis and design of deep foundations
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Soil Mechanics and General Introduction	“Temel mühendisliğine giriş”, Prof.Dr. Bayram Ali Uzuner
2)	Stress in soils and effective stress	“Temel mühendisliğine giriş”, Prof.Dr. Bayram Ali Uzuner
3)	Introduction to Foundation Engineering and Types of Foundations	“Temel mühendisliğine giriş”, Prof.Dr. Bayram Ali Uzuner
4)	Field Drilling and Field Experiments in Foundation Engineering-1	“Temel mühendisliğine giriş”, Prof.Dr. Bayram Ali Uzuner
5)	Field Drilling and Field Experiments in Foundation Engineering-2	“Temel mühendisliğine giriş”, Prof.Dr. Bayram Ali Uzuner
6)	Bearing Capacity of Soils	“Temel mühendisliğine giriş”, Prof.Dr. Bayram Ali Uzuner
7)	Bearing Capacity in Central Loaded Shallow Foundations	“Temel mühendisliğine giriş”, Prof.Dr. Bayram Ali Uzuner
8)	Terzaghi and Meyerhof's theory of bearing capacity	“Temel mühendisliğine giriş”, Prof.Dr. Bayram Ali Uzuner
9)	Midterm Exam	“Temel mühendisliğine giriş”, Prof.Dr. Bayram Ali Uzuner
10)	Eccentric Loaded Foundations and Bearing Capacity	“Temel mühendisliğine giriş”, Prof.Dr. Bayram Ali Uzuner
11)	Bidirectional Eccentricity	“Temel mühendisliğine giriş”, Prof.Dr. Bayram Ali Uzuner
12)	Strip and raft foundations	“Temel mühendisliğine giriş”, Prof.Dr. Bayram Ali Uzuner
13)	Deep Foundations	“Temel mühendisliğine giriş”, Prof.Dr. Bayram Ali Uzuner
14)	Pile Foundations

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	“Principles of Foundation Engineering”, B.M. Das, 7th Edition, Cengage Learning, 2010. “Temel mühendisliğine giriş”, Prof.Dr. Bayram Ali Uzuner, Derya Kitabevi, Trabzon, 2013.
References:	“Foundation Design, Principles and Practices”, D.P. Coduto, Prentice-Hall Publishers, 2nd Edition, 2001.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
Program Outcomes
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety isuues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.)
4) Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyse and interpret results for investigating engineering problems.
6) Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7) Ability to communicate effectively i Turkish, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language.
8) Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
9) Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.
10) Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11) Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; 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)	Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2)	Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.	5
3)	Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety isuues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.)
4)	Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5)	Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyse and interpret results for investigating engineering problems.
6)	Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7)	Ability to communicate effectively i Turkish, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language.
8)	Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
9)	Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.
10)	Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11)	Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Lesson
Problem Solving

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

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

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	1	% 10
Quizzes	1	% 10
Midterms	1	% 30
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	3	42
Study Hours Out of Class	14	9	126
Homework Assignments	4	20	80
Quizzes	4	1	4
Midterms	1	2	2
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			256