Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | İM109Y | Stabilization of Floors | Elective | 1 | 1 | 6 |
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Level of Course Unit |
Second Cycle |
Objectives of the Course |
In this course, it is aimed to introduce and teach the graduate student the basic principles of soil improvement methods, selection and application of soil improvement methods for different soil types. |
Name of Lecturer(s) |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Fatih YILMAZ |
Learning Outcomes |
1 | At the end of the lesson, the floors with poor engineering properties are recognized by the student. | 2 | Can identify improvement techniques that can be applied on these floors. | 3 | Have information about the application. |
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Mode of Delivery |
Normal Education |
Prerequisites and co-requisities |
Absent |
Recommended Optional Programme Components |
Absent |
Course Contents |
Basic concepts of soil improvement / Compaction theory / Ground stabilization with additives (using lime, lime-fly ash, cement, asphalt and chemicals) / Improving the properties of ground layers / Dynamic compaction, vibroflotation, vibrodisplacement and vibrocompaction methods, preloading and injection methods / Use of geosynthetics / Solid waste storage and clay coatings / Behavior and reclamation of migrant floors. |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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1 | The concept and types of soil improvement | | | 2 | Mechanical Stabilization | | | 3 | Chemical Stabilization | | | 4 | Compaction | | | 5 | Deep Stabilization | | | 6 | Enjection | | | 7 | Jet grout method | | | 8 | Midterm | | | 9 | Stone Columns | | | 10 | Pile foundations | | | 11 | Reinforced soils | | | 12 | Field tests in geotechnical | | | 13 | | Application examples | | 14 | | Application examples | | 15 | | Application examples | |
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Recommended or Required Reading |
Basic Eng. Introduction, B. A. Uzuner
Soil Mechanics, A. O. Tan |
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
Midterm Examination | 1 | 100 | SUM | 100 | |
Project Preparation | 5 | 100 | SUM | 100 | Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 30 | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 70 | SUM | 100 |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish | Work Placement(s) | Absent |
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Workload Calculation |
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Midterm Examination | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Attending Lectures | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Project Preparation | 5 | 15 | 75 |
Seminar | 3 | 5 | 15 |
Self Study | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 1 | 4 | 4 |
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Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
LO1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | LO2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | LO3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
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* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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