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

General course introduction information

Course Code:

CE581

Course Name:

Deep Foundations and Retaining Structures

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 SAEID ZARDARI

Course Lecturer(s):

Öğr.Gör. B.Öğretim Elemanı
Assoc. Prof. SEDAT SERT
Dr.Öğr.Üyesi SAEID ZARDARI

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

This course introduces the student who has attended the introductory shallow foundations course to the advanced solutions in foundation practice.

Course Content:

1 The concept of elastic and plastic equilibrium leading to at rest, active and passive earth pressure theories
2 The student learns the earth pressure theories from Rankine to Coulomb
3 An introduction to sheetpiling is made
4 The class is led to the concept of deep foundations
5 Calculation of the single pile capacity
6 Calculation of pile capacity by the use of in situ testing
7 Introduction to the software using LPD,CPT and finite elements
8 Pile group capacity and group efficiency
9 Behaviour of piles to lateral loads
10 Pier foundations
11 Caissons
12 Site visits to observe production of deep foundations

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) • Introduction to the concepts of elastic and plastic equilibrium • Calculation of active and passive pressures and theories of earth pressure
2) Design of retaining structures
3) Pile fondations, Calculation of pile capacity Group efficiency
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)	-Elastic-Plastic equilibrium concepts, Active-Passive earth pressure theories	-Braja Das, “Principles of Foundation Engineering”,,2011.
2)	-Students' understanding of earth pressure theories from Rankine to Coulomb	-Braja Das, “Principles of Foundation Engineering”,,2011.
3)	Sheet pile curtains and their design	-Braja Das, “Principles of Foundation Engineering”,,2011.
4)	Types and design of deep foundations	-Braja Das, “Principles of Foundation Engineering”,,2011.
5)	Calculation of single pile capacity	-Braja Das, “Principles of Foundation Engineering”,,2011.
6)	Calculation of pile capacity using field tests	-Braja Das, “Principles of Foundation Engineering”,,2011.
7)	-Introduction to the software using LPD,CPT and finite elements	-Braja Das, “Principles of Foundation Engineering”,,2011.
8)	-Capacity of Group Pile and Group Yield	--Braja Das, “Principles of Foundation Engineering”,,2011.
9)	-Midterm	--Braja Das, “Principles of Foundation Engineering”,,2011.
10)	Capacity of Group Pile and Group Yield	--Braja Das, “Principles of Foundation Engineering”,,2011.
11)	-Behavior of Piles Under Lateral Loads	--Braja Das, “Principles of Foundation Engineering”,,2011.
12)	-Well Foundations	--Braja Das, “Principles of Foundation Engineering”,,2011.
13)	-Well foundations	---Braja Das, “Principles of Foundation Engineering”,,2011.
14)	-Demonstration of deep excavations and Deep Foundation productions at construction sites	---Braja Das, “Principles of Foundation Engineering”,,2011.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Önalp, Sert, 2010. Geoteknik Bilgisi-III: Bina Temelleri, Genişletilmiş 2. Baskı, Birsen Yayınevi, İstanbul. Öğrencilere verilecek Ders notları
References:	- Braja M. Das, 2014. Principles of Geotechnical Engineering, 5th ed., PWS Publishing Company, Boston.

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
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