Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
. INT2103 Turkish Compulsory 4. Semester 3 + 1 4.0 5.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Associate
Mode of delivery face to face
Course Coordinator Öğr. Gör. Burak YEŞİL
Instructor(s) Öğr. Gör. Burak YEŞİL (Güz)
Goals With this course, the student will be able to determine the technical properties of soils by using soil mechanics laboratory equipment. With this course, the student will be able to determine the mechanical properties of soils by performing experiments in accordance with the standard
Course Content Will be able to take samples from the ground using the method in accordance with the standard. Will be able to perform the necessary tests to determine the physical properties of the soil sample. Will be able to determine consistency limits according to soil-water relationship. Will be able to report the test results. Will be able to make mechanical tests of soil. Will be able to determine the bearing capacity of soils. Will be able to calculate lateral earth pressure in soil. Will be able to analyse retaining structures. Will be able to determine improvement methods in soils.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Using standard methods, the floor may take sample. Experiments required to determine the physical properties of the soil sample received will be able to. According to the ground-water relationship will be able to identify the limits of consistency. Prepare a report experimental results.
1 Using standard methods, the floor may take sample. Experiments required to determine the physical properties of the soil sample received will be able to. According to the ground-water relationship will be able to identify the limits of consistency. Prepare a report experimental results.
2 To be able to clearly explain the design and applications related to the construction area to colleagues, supervisors and the people and groups they serve, and to work as a team
2 To be able to clearly explain the design and applications related to the construction area to colleagues, supervisors and the people and groups they serve, and to work as a team
3 To have the knowledge and skills in a field based on the competencies gained in general or vocational secondary education and supported by the courses - application tools and materials above the secondary level and to show that they understand the basic concepts in that field
3 To have the knowledge and skills in a field based on the competencies gained in general or vocational secondary education and supported by the courses - application tools and materials above the secondary level and to show that they understand the basic concepts in that field
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction to Soil Mechanics, Geology of soil Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
1. Week Introduction to Soil Mechanics, Geology of soil Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
2. Week Index Properties of the Floor Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
2. Week Index Properties of the Floor Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
3. Week Soil sampling, Physical properties of soils, Grain diameter in classification methods Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
3. Week Soil sampling, Physical properties of soils, Grain diameter in classification methods Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
4. Week Classification of soils (A.S.H.T.O, unified soil classification...), Permeability of soils, Permeability of soils Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
4. Week Classification of soils (A.S.H.T.O, unified soil classification...), Permeability of soils, Permeability of soils Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
5. Week Water currents in the ground, Application and question solutions Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
5. Week Water currents in the ground, Application and question solutions Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
6. Week Compaction: Compaction and its effects on soil properties, compaction tests and compaction control and its effects on soil properties. Water content-dry unit volume weight relationship, standard and modified proctor tests and results. Compaction in the field and compaction control. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
6. Week Compaction: Compaction and its effects on soil properties, compaction tests and compaction control and its effects on soil properties. Water content-dry unit volume weight relationship, standard and modified proctor tests and results. Compaction in the field and compaction control. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
7. Week Stress Distributions: Calculation of stress increases at certain depths in soils under different loads (Singular, Linear, Uniform), Stress increase under singular, linear, uniform distributed load. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
7. Week Stress Distributions: Calculation of stress increases at certain depths in soils under different loads (Singular, Linear, Uniform), Stress increase under singular, linear, uniform distributed load. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
8. Week Understanding of shear and fracture in soils, determination of shear stress parameters and shear strength value, determination of shear stress parameters. Free pressure test, shear box test, triaxial pressure test, Vane test Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
8. Week Understanding of shear and fracture in soils, determination of shear stress parameters and shear strength value, determination of shear stress parameters. Free pressure test, shear box test, triaxial pressure test, Vane test Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
9. Week - Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
9. Week - Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
10. Week Lateral Earth Pressures, Explanation, types and functions of retaining structures, Shear, overturning and settlement analyses of retaining walls. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
10. Week Lateral Earth Pressures, Explanation, types and functions of retaining structures, Shear, overturning and settlement analyses of retaining walls. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
11. Week Permeability of soils Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
11. Week Permeability of soils Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
12. Week Consolidation, Settlement (Sudden settlement, consolidation settlement, sudden settlement and consolidation settlements and precautions to be taken. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
12. Week Consolidation, Settlement (Sudden settlement, consolidation settlement, sudden settlement and consolidation settlements and precautions to be taken. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
13. Week slope analysi Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
13. Week slope analysi Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
14. Week slope analysi Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
14. Week slope analysi Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
3 General or vocational secondary education based on efficiencies gained and lessons on the level of secondary education - the application is supported by tools and equipment to have a field of knowledge and skills and demonstrate comprehension of basic concepts in that field
3 General or vocational secondary education based on efficiencies gained and lessons on the level of secondary education - the application is supported by tools and equipment to have a field of knowledge and skills and demonstrate comprehension of basic concepts in that field
4 Show usability of Theoretical knowledge to practical applications in the field of construction, hand and intellectual skills. Indicate the comprehension of the required information in project design.
4 Show usability of Theoretical knowledge to practical applications in the field of construction, hand and intellectual skills. Indicate the comprehension of the required information in project design.
5 Be able to clearly describe the construction designs and applications related to the field to colleagues, superiors and the people and groups having teamwork ability
5 Be able to clearly describe the construction designs and applications related to the field to colleagues, superiors and the people and groups having teamwork ability
6 To show to apply knowledge in the field of construction
6 To show to apply knowledge in the field of construction
7 To show to determine problems related to unexpected situations and gained the ability to search for a solution in the construction-related studies in Construction site
7 To show to determine problems related to unexpected situations and gained the ability to search for a solution in the construction-related studies in Construction site
8 Objectively evaluate and control the performance of employees under the responsibility
8 Objectively evaluate and control the performance of employees under the responsibility
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3
PY3 5 5 5
PY4 4 4 4
PY5 3 3 3
PY6 3 3 3
PY7 2 2 2
PY8 2 2 2
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • 1-) “Soil Mechanic”, Prof.Dr. Akın ÖNALP, Sakarya 1997
  • 2-) “Soil Mechanic and Geoteknic”, Adnan Özdemir, Konya, 2008
  • 3-) “Soil Mechanic”, Prof. Dr. Kutay özaydın, Yıldız Teknik Üni., Birsen Yayınevi, İstanbul 2011.
  • 4-) “Advanced Soil Mechanics”, Das B.M., Mc Graw Hill Book.CO., Singapure, 1983 Craig, R. F., Soil Mechanics, Chapman & Hall, London, 1995
  • “Çözümlü Problemlerle temel Zemin Mekaniği”, Prof. Dr. Bayram Ali Uzuner, KTÜ İnşaat Mühendisliği Bölümü, Teknik Yayınevi, 2001.
  • “Zemin Mekaniği Problemleri”, Vahit Kumbasar, Fazıl Kip, Çağlayan Yayınevi, 1999.
  • 1-) “Soil Mechanic”, Prof.Dr. Akın ÖNALP, Sakarya 1997
  • 2-) “Soil Mechanic and Geoteknic”, Adnan Özdemir, Konya, 2008
  • 3-) “Soil Mechanic”, Prof. Dr. Kutay özaydın, Yıldız Teknik Üni., Birsen Yayınevi, İstanbul 2011.
  • 4-) “Advanced Soil Mechanics”, Das B.M., Mc Graw Hill Book.CO., Singapure, 1983 Craig, R. F., Soil Mechanics, Chapman & Hall, London, 1995
  • “Çözümlü Problemlerle temel Zemin Mekaniği”, Prof. Dr. Bayram Ali Uzuner, KTÜ İnşaat Mühendisliği Bölümü, Teknik Yayınevi, 2001.
  • “Zemin Mekaniği Problemleri”, Vahit Kumbasar, Fazıl Kip, Çağlayan Yayınevi, 1999.
Evaluation Method
Güz Dönemi
Responsible Personnel Grup Evaluation Method Percentage
Öğr. Gör. Burak YEŞİL Vize 40.00
Öğr. Gör. Burak YEŞİL Final 60.00
Toplam 100.00
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 4 56
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 25 1 25
Research 20 1 20
Other Activities 25 1 25
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 128
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 5.0