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

General course introduction information

Course Code:

CE417

Course Name:

Soil Mechanics III

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:

Department Elective

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):

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

Technology that deals with soil (and rock) as an engineering material in civil engineering projects.

Course Content:

This class presents the application of principles of soil mechanics. It considers the following topics: the origin and nature of soils; soil classification; the effective stress principle; hydraulic conductivity and seepage; stress-strain-strength behavior of cohesionless and cohesive soils and application to lateral earth stresses; bearing capacity and slope stability; consolidation theory and settlement analysis; and laboratory and field methods for evaluation of soil properties in design practice.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Have knowledge about the stresses in the soils
2) Can determine the shear strength of the soil by laboratory experiments
3) Solve retaining structures by calculating lateral soil pressures
4) Can perform slope stability analysis
5) Gain knowledge about geosynthetics
6) Learns drilling and sampling techniques and can prepare a geotechnical report
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 Composition, Index Properties and Soil Classification, Soil Structure and Environmental Effects	Principles of Geotechnical Engineering, B.M. Das
2)	Dry Soil: Stresses, Stress-Strain-Strength Properties	Principles of Geotechnical Engineering, B.M. Das
3)	Lateral Earth Pressures and Retaining Walls	Principles of Geotechnical Engineering, B.M. Das
4)	Shallow Foundations on Sand: Bearing Capacity	Principles of Geotechnical Engineering, B.M. Das
5)	Effective Stress Principle and Capillarity, One-Dimensional Flow, Two-Dimensional Flow	Principles of Geotechnical Engineering, B.M. Das
6)	Coefficient of Permeability	Principles of Geotechnical Engineering, B.M. Das
7)	Stress-Strain-Strength Behavior of Saturated Clays	-Principles of Geotechnical Engineering, B.M. Das
8)	Lateral Earth Pressures, Slope Stability	-Principles of Geotechnical Engineering, B.M. Das
9)	Midterm	Principles of Geotechnical Engineering, B.M. Das
10)	Bearing Capacity, Introduction, Pore Pressure Parameters and Undrained Shear	Principles of Geotechnical Engineering, B.M. Das
11)	Consolidation and Secondary Compression	Principles of Geotechnical Engineering, B.M. Das
12)	Stability Evaluation: Cohesive Soils	Principles of Geotechnical Engineering, B.M. Das
13)	Settlement Analyses	Principles of Geotechnical Engineering, B.M. Das
14)	Settlement Analyses	Principles of Geotechnical Engineering, B.M. Das

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	“Advanced Soil Mechanics”, B.M. Das, 5th Edition, CRC Press, 2020. “Çözümlü problemlerle temel zemin mekaniği”, Prof.Dr. Bayram Ali Uzuner, Derya Kitabevi, Trabzon, 2005.
References:	“Geoteknik Mühendisliğine Giriş”, Thomas C. Sheahan, William D. Kovacs, Robert D. Holtz, 2.basımdan çeviri, Nobel Akademik yayıncılık, 2015. “Principles of Geotechnical Engineering”, B.M. Das, 8th Edition, Cengage Learning, 2010.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6
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.)
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

Individual study and homework
Lesson
Homework

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

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

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
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	7	98
Quizzes	4	1	4
Midterms	1	2	2
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			148