Civil Engineering with Thesis
Master	TR-NQF-HE: Level 7	QF-EHEA: Second Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 7

General course introduction information

Course Code:

CE569

Course Name:

Measurement of Soil Rock Properties in the Laboratory

Course Semester:

Fall
Spring

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	10

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Department Elective

Course Level:

Master

TR-NQF-HE:7. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Second Cycle

EQF-LLL:7. 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:

1 How to prepare samples for testing and measure the natural water content
2 Measurement of the liquid and the plastic limit
3 Grain size analysis by sieving,pipette and hydrometer
4 Essentials of volume change and measurement of shrinkage limit
5 Significance of permeability measurement
6 Unconfined compression and its role (UCS)
7 Triaxial compression testing in undrained (UU) and consolidated undrained (CU) condition
8 One dimensional swell test
9 The role of consolidation and testing in the ödometer
10 Compaction tests(standard and modified)
11 Bearing ratio test (CBR)

Course Content:

--Aterberg limits, particle diameter distribution analysis, soil classification, determination of permeability coefficient, unconfined pressure test, triaxial test, consolidation test

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Physical properties (sieve and sedimentation;consistency limits)
2) Hydraulic properties, compressibility and swelling potential
3) Mechanical properties - Shear strength (UCS, UU, CU, CD, DS)
4) Compaction (Standard, modified, vibratory) and Bearing ratio (CBR)
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)	-Demonstrating how to prepare samples, Finding water content	lecture notes
2)	-Measurement of liquid limit and plastic limit tests	-lecture notes
3)	-Particle distribution analysis according to Pipette and Hydrometer methods	-lecture notes
4)	-Basis of volume change and measurement of shrinkage limit	-lecture notes
5)	-Performing the permeability test	-lecture notes
6)	-Free pressing test (UCS)	-lecture notes
7)	-Performing triaxial compression tests: unconsolidated-undrained (UU) and consolidated-undrained (CU)	-lecture notes
8)	-Performing triaxial compression tests: unconsolidated-undrained (UU) and consolidated-undrained (CU)	-lecture notes
9)	-Midterm	-lecture notes
10)	-one-dimensional swelling experiment	-lecture notes
11)	-Consolidation experiment in oedometer	-lecture notes
12)	-Compression tests (standard and heavy)	-lecture notes
13)	-California carry rate (CBR)	lecture notes
14)	-Applications	-lecture notes

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	TS 1500/2000 TS 1900-1/2006 TS 1900-2/2006 BS 1377 Ders notları
References:	-ASTM standards

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4
Program Outcomes
1) Describe the broad multidisciplinary scope of Civil Engineering and the interaction between related disciplines.
2) Repeats the current techniques and methods applied in the field of Civil Engineering, their limitations, effects and results.
3) Conducts applied research in the field of Civil Engineering, reaches the information in depth and in depth, evaluates and applies the information.
4) Applies modeling and experimental research; analyzes complex situations encountered in this process.
5) Uses advanced methods and software used in the field of technology and communication technologies.
6) Reaches in-depth and in-depth knowledge by performing applied research in the field of technology, evaluates and applies information.
7) Conveys the process and results of the studies systematically in written, oral and visual form in national and international environments in and out of civil engineering field.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

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

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Describe the broad multidisciplinary scope of Civil Engineering and the interaction between related disciplines.	3
2)	Repeats the current techniques and methods applied in the field of Civil Engineering, their limitations, effects and results.	3
3)	Conducts applied research in the field of Civil Engineering, reaches the information in depth and in depth, evaluates and applies the information.	3
4)	Applies modeling and experimental research; analyzes complex situations encountered in this process.	3
5)	Uses advanced methods and software used in the field of technology and communication technologies.	3
6)	Reaches in-depth and in-depth knowledge by performing applied research in the field of technology, evaluates and applies information.	3
7)	Conveys the process and results of the studies systematically in written, oral and visual form in national and international environments in and out of civil engineering field.	3

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Field Study
Lab

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

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

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	18	252
Midterms	1	2	2
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			298