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| Course Title | Code | Language | Type | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soil Mechanics | BMZ306 | Turkish | Compulsory | 6. Semester | 3 + 0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Prerequisite Courses | |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Mode of delivery | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator | |
| Instructor(s) | |
| Goals | The objective of the course is to impart fundamental knowledge to students regarding the classification of soils, the identification and resolution of soil-related problems, and the selection of appropriate ground improvement techniques for various foundation issues. |
| Course Content | Basic principles of soil mechanics, index properties of soils, Consistency of cohesive soils, Classification of floors, Soil nematism and hydrology, permeability, capillarity, shrinkage, Infiltration and flow network theory, Effective pressure, clearance pressure, critical hydraulic gradient, Consolidation and consolidation seats, consolidation speed, Consolidation and consolidation seats, consolidation speed, Mohr circle and Coulomb fracture (slip) equation, Shear strength of soils, Stability of slopes, Lateral pressure, Carrying power and sitting, Ground improvement. |
| # | Öğrenme Kazanımı |
| 1 | The student computes the index properties of various soils based on laboratory results. |
| 2 | The student classifies the soils according to the laboratory results. |
| 3 | The student resolves problems pertaining to effective stress, pore water pressure, and critical hydraulic gradient. |
| 4 | The student resolves problems concerning slope stability. |
| 5 | The student resolves problems related to bearing capacity. |
| Week | Topics/Applications | Method |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Fundamental Principles of Soil Mechanics, Index Properties of Soils | Interview, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 2. Week | Consistency of Cohesive Soils | Interview, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 3. Week | Classification of floors | Interview, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 4. Week | Soil nematism and hydrology, permeability, capillarity, shrinkage | Interview, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 5. Week | Infiltration and flow network theory | Interview, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 6. Week | Effective pressure, clearance pressure, critical hydraulic gradient | Interview, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 7. Week | Consolidation and consolidation seats, consolidation speed | Interview, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 8. Week | Consolidation and Consolidation Settlements, Rate of Consolidation | Interview, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 9. Week | Consolidation and consolidation seats, consolidation speed | Interview, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 10. Week | Mohr circle and Coulomb fracture (slip) equation | Interview, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 11. Week | Shear strength of soils | Interview, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 12. Week | Stability of slopes | Interview, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 13. Week | Lateral pressureLateral pressure | Interview, Presentation (Preparation) |
| 14. Week | Carrying power and sitting, Ground improvement | Interview, Presentation (Preparation) |
| No | Program Requirements | Level of Contribution | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Utilizes knowledge of natural sciences and mathematics in developing various processes in their field. | ✔ | |||||
| 2 | Demonstrates adherence to ethical and deontological principles in decision-making and implementation processes. | ✔ | |||||
| 3 | Utilizes scientific and technological developments in the applications within their field. | ✔ | |||||
| 4 | Combines fundamental engineering knowledge with technical tools to solve engineering problems in their field using an analytical approach. | ✔ | |||||
| 5 | Designs all technical systems, system components, and production processes relevant to their field. | ✔ | |||||
| 6 | Implements plant and animal production processes in accordance with scientific and technical principles. | ✔ | |||||
| 7 | Utilizes data-driven core technologies in agricultural production processes. | ✔ | |||||
| 8 | Applies sustainability principles and approaches to agricultural processes. | ✔ | |||||
| 9 | Utilizes managerial and institutional knowledge related to agriculture, while considering (or observing) global and local developments. | ✔ | |||||
| 10 | Manages soil and water resources and agricultural waste sustainably by integrating scientifically based irrigation, drainage, and soil conservation systems with precision agriculture and digital water management technologies. | ✔ | |||||
| 11 | Designs agricultural machinery and equipment for agricultural production and post-harvest processes, evaluates their performance, and enhances their efficiency through automation. | ✔ | |||||
| 12 | Develops functional and environmentally sensitive solutions in the design of agricultural structures (such as greenhouses, barns, and pens) by utilizing modern engineering and construction technologies. | ✔ | |||||
| 13 | Analyzes energy efficiency for agriculture and develops effective systems by integrating biofuel production and other sustainable energy sources | ✔ | |||||
| 14 | Analyzes precision agriculture data (such as satellite imagery, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and handheld radiometers) to develop and implement systems that optimize resource management. | ✔ | |||||
| 15 | Executes entrepreneurial projects developed based on legal and ethical boundaries by following current developments, manages them through interdisciplinary collaboration, and transfers the acquired knowledge to stakeholders. | ✔ | |||||
| Program Requirements | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PY2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| PY5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY9 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY10 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY11 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY12 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| PY13 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY14 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| PY15 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Ders Kitabı veya Notu | Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır. |
|---|---|
| Diğer Kaynaklar |
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| ECTS credits and course workload | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ders İçi |
Class Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
|
Ders Dışı |
Research | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Other Activities | 3 | 1.5 | 4.5 | |
|
Sınavlar |
Midterm 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Total Workload | 76.5 | |||
| *AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 | ECTS Credit of the Course | 3.0 | ||
