| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | | İM252 | Numerical Analysis in Geotechnical Engineering | Elective | 1 | 2 | 6 |
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| Level of Course Unit |
| Second Cycle |
| Objectives of the Course |
| Fundamentals of finite element method, the concept of numerical analysis and its use in geotechnical engineering, comprehension of Plaxis 2D software, gaining the ability to perform foundation bearing capacity, slope stability, soil water flow, lateral soil thrust, dynamic analysis applications in the program. |
| Name of Lecturer(s) |
| Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Hakan Alper KAMİLOĞLU |
| Learning Outcomes |
| 1 | Modeling and solving two-dimensional, plane-strain, axisymmetric problems | | 2 | Perform pseudo-static-pseudo-dynamic, time history analysis | | 3 | To be able to perform palstic analysis, f-c reduction, consolidation and dynamic analysis | | 4 | To be able to express the results of analysis with graphs |
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| Mode of Delivery |
| Normal Education |
| Prerequisites and co-requisities |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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| Course Contents |
| Finite element method, Introduction of Plaxis 2D software, Selected analyses |
| Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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| 1 | Introduction to Finite Element Method | | | | 2 | Basic numerical analysis methods | | | | 3 | Introduction of finite element method based software | | | | 4 | Introducing the Plaxis 2D interface | | | | 5 | Introduction of Plain-Strain and Axisymmetric conditions. | | | | 6 | One-dimensional and two-dimensional element selection, Introduction to mesh analysis | | | | 7 | Determination of the bearing capacity of a strip foundation and cylndrical foundaton under drained and undrained loading conditions | | | | 8 | Determination of the distribution of lateral earth pressure on a retaining wall | | | | 9 | Midterm Exam | | | | 10 | Support elements in deep excavation applications | | | | 11 | Excavation support with sheetpile wall in saturated soil environment | | | | 12 | Consolidation analysis for an embankment resting on a saturated clayey soil | | | | 13 | Slope stability analysis (f-c reduction method) | | | | 14 | Dynamic analysis methods | | | | 15 | Time history analysis method | | |
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| Recommended or Required Reading |
| Plaxis d 8.6 Tuturials
Lecturer's notes |
| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 100 | | SUM | 100 | |
| Final Examination | 1 | 100 | | SUM | 100 | | Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 30 | | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 70 | | SUM | 100 |
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| Workload Calculation |
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| Midterm Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Makeup Examination | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Quiz | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| Attending Lectures | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 6 | 6 | 36 |
| Individual Study for Final Examination | 6 | 5 | 30 |
| Individual Study for Quiz | 4 | 5 | 20 |
| Homework | 5 | 6 | 30 |
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| Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
| LO1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | | LO2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | | LO3 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | | LO4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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| * Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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