Course
CEE4116727
EARTHWORKS
Civil Engineering
- LECTURE
- 3
- LAB
- 0
- CREDITS
- 3
- ECTS
- 5
AIM
Understanding cut and fill works in the construction of transportation projects, understanding earthwork distribution in transportation projects
CONTENT
This course contains; General Principles of Earthworks,Earthworks and Soil Properties,Surveying in Excavation Sites,Earth Volume Calculation in Excavation Sites,Determining Cross-Sections and Calculating Areas for Earthwork Quantities,Calculating Earth Volumes from Cross-Sectional Areas,Preparation of Volumes, Mass Haul Tables, and the Mass Haul Diagram,Earthwork Distribution Optimization,Soil Transport and Haulage Cost Calculation,Soil Compaction,Determination of Soil Bearing Capacity,Modern Methods and Applications Used in Earthwork Calculations,Swell, Freeze, and Heave Calculations,Review and Evaluation of Earthwork Projects.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- 1
Calculating cross-sectional areas and volumes
Taught by: Discussion Method, Problem Solving Method, Self Study Method, Question - Answer Technique, Project Based Learning Model, Experiential Learning, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework, Project Task, Quiz
- 2
Learning mass haul optimization techniques
Taught by: Discussion Method, Problem Solving Method, Self Study Method, Question - Answer Technique, Project Based Learning Model, Experiential Learning, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework, Project Task, Quiz
- 3
Calculating haulage costs
Taught by: Discussion Method, Problem Solving Method, Self Study Method, Question - Answer Technique, Project Based Learning Model, Experiential Learning, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework, Project Task, Quiz
- 4
Performing applications in highway and railway projects
Taught by: Discussion Method, Problem Solving Method, Self Study Method, Question - Answer Technique, Project Based Learning Model, Experiential Learning, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework, Project Task, Quiz
WEEKLY PLAN
- WEEK 1
General Principles of Earthworks
Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes
- WEEK 2
Earthworks and Soil Properties
Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes
- WEEK 3
Surveying in Excavation Sites
Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes
- WEEK 4
Earth Volume Calculation in Excavation Sites
Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes
- WEEK 5
Determining Cross-Sections and Calculating Areas for Earthwork Quantities
Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes
- WEEK 6
Calculating Earth Volumes from Cross-Sectional Areas
Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes
- WEEK 7
Preparation of Volumes, Mass Haul Tables, and the Mass Haul Diagram
Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes
- WEEK 8
Earthwork Distribution Optimization
Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes
- WEEK 9
Soil Transport and Haulage Cost Calculation
Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes
- WEEK 10
Soil Compaction
Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes
- WEEK 11
Determination of Soil Bearing Capacity
Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes
- WEEK 12
Modern Methods and Applications Used in Earthwork Calculations
Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes
- WEEK 13
Swell, Freeze, and Heave Calculations
Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes
- WEEK 14
Review and Evaluation of Earthwork Projects
Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes
ASSESSMENT
- Rate of Midterm Exam to Success30%
- Rate of Final Exam to Success70%
WORKLOAD
| ACTIVITY | COUNT | HOURS | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Guided Problem Solving | 5 | 1 | 5 |
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 1 | 50 | 50 |
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quiz | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| General Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 |
READING
- 1.Evren, G., & Dündar, S., 2016. Toprak işleri. Birsen Yayınevi, İstanbul 2.Evren, G., 1998. Demiryolu, Birsen Yayıevi, İstanbul 3.Seçkin, İ., 2002. Toprak İşleri ve Demiryolu, Çağlayan Kitapevi, İstanbul. 4.Profillidis, V.A. 1995. Railway Engineering, Avebury Technical Ashgate Publishing Limited, England. 5.Esveld, C., 2001. Modern Railway Track, Second Edition, MRT Productions, The Netherlands.
- Course Notes
TEACHING STAFF
- Assist.Prof. Özay USLUCOORDINATOR
- Assist.Prof. Özay USLU