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

General course introduction information

Course Code:

CE304

Course Name:

Soil Mechanics II

Course Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	5

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

CE303 - Soil Mechanics - I

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

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 the necessary information in order to find solutions to the problems that may arise in geotechnical engineering based on the basic concepts of soil mechanics.
Course Content:	Shear Strength in Soil Mechanics, Determination of shear strength in the laboratory, Stress Distribution in Soil, Lateral soil pressures, Rankine and Coulomb theories, Slope stability, Retaining structures, Introduction to bearing capacity.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Analyse soil properties determined by geotechnical procedures
2) Determine the shear strength of Soils
3) Distribution of stresses in Soil
4) Theories of earth pressure (Rankine, Coulomb), analysis and design of retaining structures
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
Field Specific Competence
Learning Competence
Communication and Social Competence

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Soil Mechanics General Review	Principles of Geotechnical Engineering”, B.M. Das,
2)	Shear Strength in Soil Mechanics-1	Principles of Geotechnical Engineering”, B.M. Das, chapter 10 and 12
3)	Shear Strength in Soil Mechanics-2	Principles of Geotechnical Engineering”, B.M. Das, chapter 10 and 12
4)	Determination of Shear Strength in the Laboratory	Principles of Geotechnical Engineering”, B.M. Das, chapter 10 and 12
5)	Stress Distribution in Soil-1	Principles of Geotechnical Engineering”, B.M. Das, chapter 10
6)	Stress Distribution in Soil-2	Principles of Geotechnical Engineering”, B.M. Das, chapter 10
7)	Lateral Soil Pressures	Principles of Geotechnical Engineering”, B.M. Das, chapter 13
8)	Rankine Theory	Principles of Geotechnical Engineering”, B.M. Das, chapter 13
9)	Midterm Exam	Principles of Geotechnical Engineering”, B.M. Das,
10)	Coulomb's Theory	Principles of Geotechnical Engineering”, B.M. Das, chapter 13
11)	Slope Stability	Principles of Geotechnical Engineering”, B.M. Das, chapter 15
12)	Retaining Structures-1	Principles of Geotechnical Engineering”, B.M. Das, chapter 14
13)	Retaining Structures-2	Principles of Geotechnical Engineering”, B.M. Das, chapter 14
14)	Introduction to Bearing Capacity	Principles of Geotechnical Engineering”, B.M. Das, chapter 16

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	“Principles of Geotechnical Engineering”, B.M. Das, 8th Edition, Cengage Learning, 2010.
References:	“Advanced Soil Mechanics”, B.M. Das, 5th Edition, CRC Press, 2020.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4
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 issues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.)
4) Ability to select and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.
6) Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7) Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and intelligible instructions.
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) Knowledge on behavior according ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility and standards used in engineering practices.
10) Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about 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.
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 issues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.)	5
4)	Ability to select and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5)	Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.
6)	Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7)	Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and intelligible instructions.
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)	Knowledge on behavior according ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility and standards used in engineering practices.
10)	Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about 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
Project preparation
Application (Modelling, Design, Model, Simulation, Experiment etc.)

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

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

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Quizzes	1	% 10
Project	1	% 10
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 50
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
total		% 100