Course Information

Course Information
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 Classification of floors, determination and resolution of problems related to the ground, selection of appropriate soil improvement methods for different basic problems.
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.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 To be able to calculate the index properties of different soils depending on laboratory results
2 Classification of floors according to laboratory results
3 Solve problems related to effective pressure, space water pressure and critical hydraulic gradient
4 To solve the stability problems of slopes
5 To be able to solve problems related to bearing power
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Basic principles of soil mechanics, index properties of soils Interview Presentation (Preparation)
2. Week Consistency of cohesive soils Presentation (Preparation) Interview
3. Week Classification of floors Presentation (Preparation) Interview
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 Presentation (Preparation) Interview
8. Week Midterm Exam Class Hours
9. Week Consolidation and consolidation seats, consolidation speed Presentation (Preparation) Interview
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)
*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
1 Utilizes (or Applies) knowledge of natural sciences and mathematics in developing various processes in their field.
2 Demonstrates adherence (or behaves) to ethical and deontological principles in decision-making and implementation processes.
3 Utilizes (or Applies) scientific and technological developments in the applications within their field.
4 Integrates (or 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 (or Applies) plant and animal production processes in accordance with scientific and technical principles.
7 Utilizes (or Employs) data-driven core technologies in agricultural production processes.
8 Applies (or Implements) sustainability principles and approaches to agricultural processes.
9 Utilizes (or Applies) 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.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5
PY1 4 4 4 4 4
PY2 4 4 4 4 4
PY3 5 5 5 5 5
PY4 4 4 4 4 4
PY5 4 4 4 4 4
PY6 4 4 4 4 4
PY7 3 3 3 3 3
PY8 4 4 4 4 4
PY9 5 5 5 5 5
PY10 4 4 4 4 4
PY11 4 4 4 4 4
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • 1) K. Özaydın, Zemin Mekaniği, Birsen Yayınevi, 2011. 2) B. A.Uzuner, Çözümlü Problemlerle Temel Zemin Mekaniği, Derya Kıtabevi, 2012. 3) C. Okman, Zemin Mekaniği, Ankara Üniversitesi Ziraat Fakültesi Yayınları, 1998. 4) J. E. Bowles, Physical and Geotechnical Properties of Soils, 2nd edition, Mc Graw-Hill Book Company, 1984. 5) K. Terzaghi, R. B. Peck, G. Mesri, Soil Mechanics in Engineering Practice, 3rd edition, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1996. 6) B. M. Das, Soil Mechanics Laboratory Manual, 6th edition, New York, Oxford University Press, 2002.
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 3 1 3
Homework 1 12 1 12
Homework 2 12 1 12
Final 3 1 3
Practice 15 1 15
Practice End-Of-Term 15 1 15
Classroom Activities 14 3 42
Total Workload 102
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 3.0