Course Objectives: |
-The use of geosynthetics in engineering applications is increasing rapidly all over the world. The vast majority of these applications are related to Geotechnical Engineering. Therefore, there is a need to increase their knowledge by introducing new materials and technologies to students. The aim of this course is to provide necessary concepts about geosynthetics through geotextiles, geogrids, geocells, geomembranes, geosynthetic clay covers, geofoams and geocomposites. Therefore, the course will first start with the basic definitions of geosynthetics. Afterwards, useful uses of geosynthetics in Geotechnical Engineering will be discussed in terms of design. |
Course Content: |
-geotextiles, geogrids, geocells, geomembranes, geosynthetic clay covers, geofoams and geocomposites |
Week |
Subject |
Related Preparation |
1) |
-Basic definition of geosynthetics, overview of types of geosynthetics |
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2) |
-Design principles with geotextiles, Design methods, Geotextile functions and mechanisms, Geotextile properties and test methods |
-Lecture Notes |
3) |
-Design principles with geotextiles (continued) Final geotextile properties versus allowable Design for separation Design for road reinforcement Design for ground reinforcement |
-Lecture Notes |
4) |
-Design principles with geotextiles (cont.), Design for filtration, Design for drainage, Design for multiple functions, Design for construction methods and techniques using geotextiles. |
-Lecture Notes |
5) |
-Design principles with geogrids, Geogrid properties and test methods, Geogrid reinforcement design, Design critique and construction methods |
-Lecture Notes |
6) |
-Design principles with geonets, Geonet properties and test methods, Drainage design with geonets |
-Lecture Notes |
7) |
-Design critique and construction methods |
-Lecture Notes |
8) |
-Design principles with geomembranes, Geomembrane properties and test methods, Liquid retention coatings |
-Lecture Notes |
9) |
-Midterm |
-Lecture Notes |
10) |
-Design principles with geomembranes (cont.), Covers for semi-solid and reservoirs, Water conveyance (channel) linings, Landfill linings |
-Lecture Notes |
11) |
-Design principles with geomembranes (continued). Landfill covers, Wet (bioreactor) storage linings, Underground storage tanks, Hydraulic and Geotechnical applications, Geomembrane seams, Details and miscellaneous items |
-Lecture Notes |
12) |
-Design principles with geosynthetic clay covers (GLOs), GLO properties and test methods, Design with GLOs, Design critique and construction methods |
Lecture Notes |
13) |
-Design principles with geopipes, Geopipe properties and test methods, Theoretical concepts, Design applications, Design critique and construction methods |
Lecture Notes |
14) |
-Design principles with geocomposites, Geocomposites in separation, Geocomposites in reinforcement, Geocomposites in filtration, Geocomposites in drainage, Geocomposites in landfills |
Lecture Notes |
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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 |