Civil 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:

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 :

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) Explosives and initiation systems to be used in construction works are learned.
2) Competence in blasting excavation technologies in civil engineering applications.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
1) The subject of explosive building demolition is learned.
Field Specific Competence
1) Explosion excavation applications in dam and road constructions are learned.
2) Competence in design and application of blasting in tunnel and metro constructions
Learning Competence
1) Mechanism of rock fragmentation by blasting is understood.
2) Gains competence in blast foundation excavations.
Communication and Social Competence
1) Legislation on blasting, Occupational health and safety issues are learned.

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)
1)	Introduction Application areas of blasting
1)
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

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	3	4	5	6	7	8
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

Field Study
Lesson
Homework
Problem Solving
Project preparation
Q&A / Discussion
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
Presentation
Staj/ Yerinde Uygulama Değerlendirmesi

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	1	% 10
Homework Assignments	1	% 5
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 50
Kanaat Notu	1	% 5
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	4	8	32
Project	1	5	5
Homework Assignments	3	10	30
Midterms	1	5	5
Final	1	10	10
Total Workload			138