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

General course introduction information

Course Code:

PAT507

Course Name:

Blasting-Vibration-Induced Environmental Problems Air Shock Testing and Evaluation

Course Semester:

Fall

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 SADETTİN BAĞDATLI

Course Lecturer(s):

Prof. Dr. ALİ KAHRİMAN

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The aim of this course to provide knowledge about blasting vibrations, air blast, vibrations monitoring, air blast monitoring, risk evaluation of damage from blasting vibration and air blast, damage norms.
Course Content:	• Knows the characteristics of blast-induced vibrations • Knows the characteristics of blast-induced air shock. • It can predict vibration with vibration propagation equations. • Knows the effects of vibration levels on structures • Knows international vibration damage norms

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Knows the properties of blast-induced vibrations
2) Knows the characteristics of blast-induced air shock.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Can predict vibration with vibration propagation equations
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
1) Knows international vibration damage norms
Field Specific Competence
1) Knows the effects of vibration levels on structures
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	• Definitions • Environmental problems caused by blasting
2)	• Vibrations caused by blasting
3)	• Vibrations caused by blasting
4)	• Recording of vibrations
5)	• Issues affecting vibration propagation
6)	• Design and stability of underground openings
7)	• Evaluation of vibration records
8)	Midterm Exam
9)	• Vibration prediction methods
10)	• Statistical estimation of vibrations
11)	• Statistical estimation of vibrations
12)	• Blast-induced damage criteria
13)	• International damage criteria norms
14)	• Measures to be taken against environmental problems caused by blasting

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Öğretim elemanı ders notları
References:	Blast Vibration Monitoring and Control Charles H. Dowding ISBN 0-9644313-0-0 Explosives Engineering, Construction Vibrations and Geotechnology Lewis L. Oriard ISEE ISBN-13: 978-1892396136

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
Program Outcomes
1) The theoretical knowledge in the earth science and, sciences they have acquired at the undergraduate level are detailed in accordance with the explosive engineering practices and the students are specialized in related subjects.
2) Students comprehend how the information they have obtained at the undergraduate level can be used in explosive engineering planning and applications.
3) Plan and preliminary design for blasting excavation applications.
4) Estimates environmental problems caused by blasting, and works to prevent or limit the problems.
5) Knows the properties of materials and equipment needed in applications.
6) Follows developments related to Explosive Engineering.
7) Çalışmanın sonuçlarını değerlendirir ve verimliliği artırmak için düzenlemeler yapabilirler.
8) They can plan and manage blast excavation applications.
9) Can do scientific and technical related research with his field.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

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

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	The theoretical knowledge in the earth science and, sciences they have acquired at the undergraduate level are detailed in accordance with the explosive engineering practices and the students are specialized in related subjects.	3
2)	Students comprehend how the information they have obtained at the undergraduate level can be used in explosive engineering planning and applications.	3
3)	Plan and preliminary design for blasting excavation applications.	4
4)	Estimates environmental problems caused by blasting, and works to prevent or limit the problems.	5
5)	Knows the properties of materials and equipment needed in applications.	3
6)	Follows developments related to Explosive Engineering.	3
7)	Çalışmanın sonuçlarını değerlendirir ve verimliliği artırmak için düzenlemeler yapabilirler.	4
8)	They can plan and manage blast excavation applications.	2
9)	Can do scientific and technical related research with his field.	3

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Individual study and homework
Report Writing
Technical Tour

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

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

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Field Work	4	% 30
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 40
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	18	252
Field Work	4	5	20
Midterms	1	3	3
Final	1	10	10
Total Workload			285