Geotechnics non-thesis
Master	TR-NQF-HE: Level 7	QF-EHEA: Second Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 7

General course introduction information

Course Code:

CE565

Course Name:

Soil Properties and Experimental Soil Mechanics

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:

Compulsory

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):

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi SAEID ZARDARI

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

Soil mechanics is the branch of science that studies the physical properties of the soil and the behavior of soil masses exposed to various forces. A geotechnical engineer must use soil mechanics principles in designing structures such as foundations and retaining structures. In this course, the necessary information to achieve this goal will be conveyed.

Course Content:

Formation of Soils / Weight-Volume Relationship in Soils / plasticity behavior of soils and Atterberg limits / Classification of Soils / Compaction / Permeability in Soils / Bernoulli equation, Darcy's law, Laplace equation / Flow networks, Calculation of the amount of leakage from flow networks / Stresses in the soil / Mohr Stress Circle / Mohr -Coulomb theory/ Shear strength of soils/ general principles of consolidation.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) -At the end of the course, students will gain knowledge about how laboratory experiments are performed in Geotechnical Engineering.
2) -Students will gain the knowledge and experience of evaluating what kind of experiments on which type of ground is appropriate and evaluating the results of the experiment.
3) -Students will gain the ability to present technical information in a report.
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)	Introduction, Formation of soils	-“Principles of Geotechnical Engineering”, B.M. Das, 8th Edition, Cengage Learning, 2010.
2)	Phase Relationships of Soils - Index Properties of Soils	-“Principles of Geotechnical Engineering”, B.M. Das, 8th Edition, Cengage Learning, 2010.
3)	Weight-Volume Relationship in Soils	-“Advanced Soil Mechanics”, B.M. Das, 5th Edition, CRC Press, 2020.
4)	plasticity behavior of soils and Atterberg limits	-“Advanced Soil Mechanics”, B.M. Das, 5th Edition, CRC Press, 2020.
5)	classification of soils	-“Advanced Soil Mechanics”, B.M. Das, 5th Edition, CRC Press, 2020.
6)	General Principles of Compaction	-“Advanced Soil Mechanics”, B.M. Das, 5th Edition, CRC Press, 2020.
7)	Permeability, Bernoulli Equation	-“Advanced Soil Mechanics”, B.M. Das, 5th Edition, CRC Press, 2020.
8)	Midterm	-“Advanced Soil Mechanics”, B.M. Das, 5th Edition, CRC Press, 2020.
9)	Darcy's Law – Permeability test	-“Advanced Soil Mechanics”, B.M. Das, 5th Edition, CRC Press, 2020.
10)	Flow Nets	-“Advanced Soil Mechanics”, B.M. Das, 5th Edition, CRC Press, 2020.
11)	Calculation of Leakage from Flow Nets	-“Advanced Soil Mechanics”, B.M. Das, 5th Edition, CRC Press, 2020.
12)	In situ stress, Mohr's circle	-“Advanced Soil Mechanics”, B.M. Das, 5th Edition, CRC Press, 2020.
13)	Mohr–Coulomb failure criterion, Shear strength of soil	-“Advanced Soil Mechanics”, B.M. Das, 5th Edition, CRC Press, 2020.
14)	Shear Strength Tests, Consolidation	-“Advanced Soil Mechanics”, B.M. Das, 5th Edition, CRC Press, 2020.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	“Principles of Geotechnical Engineering”, B.M. Das, 8th Edition, Cengage Learning, 2010. “Advanced Soil Mechanics”, B.M. Das, 5th Edition, CRC Press, 2020.
References:	-Geotechnical Laboratory Measurements for Engineers, J. T. Germaine & A. V. Germaine, Wiley, 2009.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3
Program Outcomes
1) It defines the broad multidisciplinary scope of Geotechnical Engineering and the interaction between related disciplines.
2) Repeats current techniques and methods applied in the field of Geotechnical Engineering and their constraints, effects and results.
3) Systematically conveys the processes and results of studies in written, verbal and visual formats in national and international environments in the field of civil engineering or outside the field.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

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

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	It defines the broad multidisciplinary scope of Geotechnical Engineering and the interaction between related disciplines.
2)	Repeats current techniques and methods applied in the field of Geotechnical Engineering and their constraints, effects and results.
3)	Systematically conveys the processes and results of studies in written, verbal and visual formats in national and international environments in the field of civil engineering or outside the field.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Lesson

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
Laboratory	1	% 10
Midterms	1	% 30
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