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

General course introduction information

Course Code:

CE566

Course Name:

Field Tests in Geotechnics

Course Semester:

Spring

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):

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

1. Description of the test methods to determine soil properties in situ
2. Choice of the appropriate test method for the purpose
3. Interpretation of the test data
4. Derivation of the parameters to be used for design and analysis

Course Content:

History of field testing and its significance
Comparison of field and laboratory testing
Standard Penetration Test (SPT)
Becker Penetration Test(BPT)
Cone Penetration Test (PCPT, CPTu)
Pressuremeter Test (PMT, MPM)
Flat Dilatometer Test (DMT)
Field Vane Test (FVT)
Borehole Shear Test (BST)
Plate Bearing Test (PLT)
Dynamic Probing Test (DP)
Field CBR Test
Geophysical methods: A) Seismic refraction (SR); Spectral analysis of Surface Vawes (MASW; SASW).
Geophysical Methods: B) Elektromagnetic Waves, Ground Penetration Radar, Underground Radarı (GPR)

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Introduction to insitu testing
2) Dynamic tests
3) Static tests
4) Geophysical methods
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)	-History and Necessity of Field Experiments	T.Lunne, P.K.Robertson, J.J.M.Powell, 1997, Cone Penetration Testing in Geotechnical Practice,
2)	-Laboratory vs. Field Experiments	T.Lunne, P.K.Robertson, J.J.M.Powell, 1997, Cone Penetration Testing in Geotechnical Practice,
3)	Standard penetration Test	T.Lunne, P.K.Robertson, J.J.M.Powell, 1997, Cone Penetration Testing in Geotechnical Practice,
4)	-Becker Penetration Test	T.Lunne, P.K.Robertson, J.J.M.Powell, 1997, Cone Penetration Testing in Geotechnical Practice,
5)	Cone Penetration Test	T.Lunne, P.K.Robertson, J.J.M.Powell, 1997, Cone Penetration Testing in Geotechnical Practice,
6)	-Pressuremeter Test	T.Lunne, P.K.Robertson, J.J.M.Powell, 1997, Cone Penetration Testing in Geotechnical Practice,
7)	-Flat Dilatometer Experiment	T.Lunne, P.K.Robertson, J.J.M.Powell, 1997, Cone Penetration Testing in Geotechnical Practice,
8)	-Wing Cutter Experiment	T.Lunne, P.K.Robertson, J.J.M.Powell, 1997, Cone Penetration Testing in Geotechnical Practice,
9)	Midterm	T.Lunne, P.K.Robertson, J.J.M.Powell, 1997, Cone Penetration Testing in Geotechnical Practice,
10)	-Plate Handling Experiment	T.Lunne, P.K.Robertson, J.J.M.Powell, 1997, Cone Penetration Testing in Geotechnical Practice,
11)	-Dynamic Penetration	T.Lunne, P.K.Robertson, J.J.M.Powell, 1997, Cone Penetration Testing in Geotechnical Practice,
12)	-Field CBR Experiment	T.Lunne, P.K.Robertson, J.J.M.Powell, 1997, Cone Penetration Testing in Geotechnical Practice,
13)	Geophysical Methods: A) Seismic Refraction; Spectral Analysis of Surface Waves	T.Lunne, P.K.Robertson, J.J.M.Powell, 1997, Cone Penetration Testing in Geotechnical Practice,
14)	Geophysical Methods: B) Electromagnetic Waves, Underground Radar, Penetration Radar	T.Lunne, P.K.Robertson, J.J.M.Powell, 1997, Cone Penetration Testing in Geotechnical Practice,

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	• Eurocode7 :Geotechnical Design 2009 Part 3: Design Assisted by Field Testing • Geotechnical Testing, Observation, and Documentation • • Field Instrumentation and In Situ Measurements, (1986), IV. Int. Geotech. Seminar, Singapore. • Erol ve Çekinmez 2014 Geoteknik Mühendisliğinde Saha Deneyleri, Yüksel Proje
References:	-T.Lunne, P.K.Robertson, J.J.M.Powell, 1997, Cone Penetration Testing in Geotechnical Practice,

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4
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

Field Study

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