CE443 Foundation Engineering Istanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Civil Engineering (English)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Civil Engineering (English)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: CE443
Course Name: Foundation Engineering
Course Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 9
Language of instruction: EN
Course Requisites: CE303 - Soil Mechanics - I
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Compulsory
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr.Öğr.Üyesi SAEID ZARDARI
Course Lecturer(s): Dr.Öğr.Üyesi SAEID ZARDARI
Assoc. Prof. ABDULLAH TOLGA ÖZER
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: To teach students how to apply the engineering behavior of the soil they learned in the Soil Mechanics course in the basic design.
Course Content: Soil classification and mechanical properties of soils, Stress and effective stress in soils, Field drilling and field experiments in foundation engineering, Types of foundations, Bearing capacity of soils, Bearing capacity of centrally loaded shallow foundations, Terzaghi and Meyerhof's theory of bearing capacity, Eccentrically loaded foundations, Bidirectional Eccentricity, Strip and Raft foundations, Deep Foundations

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Produce a proposal to address identified geotechnical weaknesses and problems.
2) Introducing the types of foundations and designing eccentric and asymmetric foundations
3) To provide information about field drilling and field tests and to calculate the bearing capacity of the foundation soil
4) Analysis and design of strip and raft foundations
5) Analysis and design of deep foundations
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) Soil Mechanics and General Introduction “Principles of Foundation Engineering”, B.M. Das
2) Stress in soils and effective stress “Principles of Foundation Engineering
3) Introduction to Foundation Engineering and Types of Foundations “Principles of Foundation Engineering”, B.M. Das
4) Field Drilling and Field Experiments in Foundation Engineering-1 “Principles of Foundation Engineering”, B.M. Das
5) Field Drilling and Field Experiments in Foundation Engineering-2 “Principles of Foundation Engineering”, B.M. Das
6) Bearing Capacity of Soils “Principles of Foundation Engineering”, B.M. Das
7) Bearing Capacity in Central Loaded Shallow Foundations “Principles of Foundation Engineering”, B.M. Das
8) Terzaghi and Meyerhof's theory of bearing capacity “Principles of Foundation Engineering”, B.M. Das
9) Midterm Exam “Principles of Foundation Engineering”, B.M. Das
10) Eccentric Loaded Foundations and Bearing Capacity “Principles of Foundation Engineering”, B.M. Das
11) Bidirectional Eccentricity “Principles of Foundation Engineering”, B.M. Das
12) Strip and raft foundations “Principles of Foundation Engineering”, B.M. Das
13) Deep Foundations “Principles of Foundation Engineering”, B.M. Das
14) Pile Foundations

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: “Principles of Foundation Engineering”, B.M. Das, 7th Edition, Cengage Learning, 2010.
References: “Foundation Design, Principles and Practices”, D.P. Coduto, Prentice-Hall Publishers, 2nd Edition, 2001.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

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Program Outcomes
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.)
4) Ability to select and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.
6) Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7) Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and intelligible instructions.
8) Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
9) Knowledge on behavior according ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility and standards used in engineering practices.
10) Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development.
11) Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose. 5
3) Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.)
4) Ability to select and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.
6) Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7) Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and intelligible instructions.
8) Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
9) Knowledge on behavior according ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility and standards used in engineering practices.
10) Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development.
11) Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Lesson
Problem Solving

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

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

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 1 % 10
Quizzes 1 % 10
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 50
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
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 9 126
Homework Assignments 4 20 80
Quizzes 4 1 4
Midterms 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 256