Construction Technology
Associate	TR-NQF-HE: Level 5	QF-EHEA: Short Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 5

General course introduction information

Course Code:

MINS239

Course Name:

Tunnel and Underground Construction

Course Semester:

Spring

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/Faculty Elective

Course Level:

Associate

TR-NQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Short Cycle

EQF-LLL:5. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi SADETTİN BAĞDATLI

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi SADETTİN BAĞDATLI
Öğr.Gör. ALPER ÇELTİKÇİ

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	In this course, students will learn to design of underground structures related to the excavation and support methods, etc. basic information of tunneling with modern equipment, to learn the impact of tunnel excavation geological conditions of the effect.
Course Content:	Definition of Terms Used in Tunneling, Importance of Geology in Tunneling, Design of Tunnels, Influence of Geological Conditions in Tunnel Construction, Tunneling in Rock and Soil Environment, Problems Faced During Tunneling, Ground Improvement in Tunneling, Damages Occurred in Tunneling, Design and Supports in Tunnels, Tunneling Methods, Example Applications

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Describe the concepts and brief history of tunnelling
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Plan the geotechnical-geological investigation work at tunnel construction
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
1) Evaluate the criteria related about tunnel design
2) Explain tunnelling methods at rock conditions
3) Explain tunnelling methods at soil conditions
4) Calculate the shear strength of rocks
5) Calculate the support requirement
Field Specific Competence
1) Propose solutions about problems meet during tunnelling
2) Describe supporting methods in tunnelling
3) Classify the rock mass
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to tunneling
2)	Geological aspects of tunnelling.
3)	Influence of geological conditions on design and construction of tunnels
4)	Tunnelling methods: Soft ground conditions.
5)	Tunnelling methods: rock conditions using drill and blast.
6)	Tunnelling methods: rock conditions using roadheader machine excavation & TBM
7)	Midterm Exam
8)	Adverse ground conditions: effect on tunnelling
9)	Ground treatment in tunnelling.
10)	Design and support of tunnels
11)	Design and support of tunnels
12)	Stresses and displacements associated with excavation of tunnels
13)	New Austrian Tunneling Method and designing by NATM
14)	Design of tunnels (soft ground, rock conditions)
15)	Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Tunnelling and Tunnel Mechanics: A Rational Approach to Tunnelling. Kolymbas, D. 2008. Springer.
References:	Design And Construction Of Tunnels. Lunardi, P. 2008. Springer-Verlag. 978-3-540-73875-6

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	8	10	6	7	9
Program Outcomes
1) Make applications relating to land, are related to the ability to use tools
2) Knowledge of material properties, structure and interpret data about the experiments and the results
3) Gain awareness of professional and ethical responsibility
4) Construction management, construction management and other processes in the application knows
5) Ability to function as a team and to have the discipline of
6) With the knowledge of basic computer use, internet technology, graphics, and use project management software.
7) Identification and solving structural problems with the detection.
8) Innovations in the field of construction can learn and apply what they have learned.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

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

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Make applications relating to land, are related to the ability to use tools
2)	Knowledge of material properties, structure and interpret data about the experiments and the results
3)	Gain awareness of professional and ethical responsibility
4)	Construction management, construction management and other processes in the application knows
5)	Ability to function as a team and to have the discipline of
6)	With the knowledge of basic computer use, internet technology, graphics, and use project management software.
7)	Identification and solving structural problems with the detection.
8)	Innovations in the field of construction can learn and apply what they have learned.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Lesson
Group study and homework
Homework

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

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

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Quizzes	2	% 10
Homework Assignments	3	% 15
Midterms	1	% 15
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	16	3	48
Study Hours Out of Class	16	3	48
Homework Assignments	3	10	30
Quizzes	2	10	20
Midterms	1	10	10
Final	1	10	10
Total Workload			166