GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING

AIM

In this course, we explore the application of soil mechanics concepts to analysis and design of geotechnical systems such as foundations, slopes, embankments, and retaining walls.

CONTENT

This course contains; Review of Preliminary Concepts,2D Flow of Water through soils (1),2D Flow of Water through soils (2) ,Shear Strength of Soils (1),Shear Strength of Soils (2),Lateral Earth Pressure,Design of Soil Retaining Structures (1),Design of Soil Retaining Structures (2),Slope Stability (1),Slope Stability (2),Shallow Foundations (1),Shallow Foundations (2),Deep Foundations,Review & Problem Solving.

1. 1

   Students taking the course do the following: Analyze water flow in geotechnical structures.

   Taught by: Discussion Method, Case Study Method, Computer-Internet Supported Instruction, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework

2. 2

   Cutting of different soil types under different loading conditions calculates the strength.

   Taught by: Discussion Method, Case Study Method, Computer-Internet Supported Instruction, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework

3. 3

   Calculates the lateral pressure of the soil.

   Taught by: Discussion Method, Case Study Method, Computer-Internet Supported Instruction, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework

4. 4

   Hard and flexible soil analyzes the stresses applied to retaining walls.

   Taught by: Discussion Method, Case Study Method, Computer-Internet Supported Instruction, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework

5. 5

   Applies common criteria in the design of earth retaining walls.

   Taught by: Discussion Method, Case Study Method, Computer-Internet Supported Instruction, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework

6. 6

   Analyze the stability of slopes using common methods ıt does.

   Taught by: Discussion Method, Case Study Method, Computer-Internet Supported Instruction, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework

7. 7

   Calculates the bearing capacity of shallow foundations on different soils.

   Taught by: Discussion Method, Case Study Method, Computer-Internet Supported Instruction, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework

8. 8

   Analyzes the effect of water flow on stability in geotechnical structures.

   Taught by: Discussion Method, Case Study Method, Computer-Internet Supported Instruction, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework

9. 9

   Applies common criteria in the design of earth retaining walls.

   Taught by: Discussion Method, Case Study Method, Computer-Internet Supported Instruction, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework

10. 10

    It designs the carrying capacity of shallow foundations on different soils according to different load conditions.

    Taught by: Discussion Method, Case Study Method, Computer-Internet Supported Instruction, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework

WEEKLY PLAN

1. WEEK 1

   Review of Preliminary Concepts

   Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes

2. WEEK 2

   2D Flow of Water through soils (1)

   Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes

3. WEEK 3

   2D Flow of Water through soils (2)

   Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes

4. WEEK 4

   Shear Strength of Soils (1)

   Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes

5. WEEK 5

   Shear Strength of Soils (2)

   Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes

6. WEEK 6

   Lateral Earth Pressure

   Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes

7. WEEK 7

   Design of Soil Retaining Structures (1)

   Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes

8. WEEK 8

   Design of Soil Retaining Structures (2)

   Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes

9. WEEK 9

   Slope Stability (1)

   Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes

10. WEEK 10

    Slope Stability (2)

    Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes

11. WEEK 11

    Shallow Foundations (1)

    Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes

12. WEEK 12

    Shallow Foundations (2)

    Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes

13. WEEK 13

    Deep Foundations

    Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes

14. WEEK 14

    Review & Problem Solving

    Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes

ASSESSMENT

• Rate of Midterm Exam to Success50%
• Rate of Final Exam to Success50%

WORKLOAD

READING

• Craig's Soil Mechanics, (7 th Edition), by R.F. Craig Soil Mechanics and Foundations (3rd Edition), by M. Budhu

TEACHING STAFF

• Assist.Prof. Burcu DIŞKAYACOORDINATOR
• Assist.Prof. Adlen ALTUNBAŞ