FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
Department of Civil Engineering
CIVE 414 | Course Introduction and Application Information
Course Name |
Foundation Engineering
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
(hour/week) |
Application/Lab
(hour/week) |
Local Credits
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ECTS
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CIVE 414
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Fall/Spring
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3
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0
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3
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6
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Prerequisites |
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Course Language |
English
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Course Type |
Elective
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Course Level |
First Cycle
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Mode of Delivery | face to face | |||||||||
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | Problem SolvingLecture / Presentation | |||||||||
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Course Lecturer(s) | ||||||||||
Assistant(s) |
Course Objectives | The aim of this course is to provide the theory of foundation, retaining wall and deep excavation design of civil engineering structures and guide the participial applications of foundation types to field. |
Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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Course Description | This course explains general information about the geotechnical properties of soils. The course covers subsurface investigations, shallow foundations, mat foundations, lateral earth pressures, retaining structures, sheet piles, braced cuts, pile foundations, drilled shafts and soil improvement techniques. |
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Core Courses | |
Major Area Courses |
X
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Supportive Courses | ||
Media and Management Skills Courses | ||
Transferable Skill Courses |
WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES
Week | Subjects | Related Preparation |
1 | Geotechnical properties of Soil | Geotechnical Properties of Soil, Braja M. Das, Principles of Foundation Engineering, Sixth Edition, Thomson Publication (Chapter 1) |
2 | Subsurface Exploration | Natural Soil Deposits and Subsoil Exploration, Braja M. Das, Principles of Foundation Engineering, Sixth Edition, Thomson Publication (Chapter 2) |
3 | Shallow foundations | Shallow Foundations: Ultimate Bearing Capacity, Braja M. Das, Principles of Foundation Engineering, Sixth Edition, Thomson Publication (Chapter 3) |
4 | Bearing capacity of foundations | Geotechnical Properties of Soil, Braja M. Das, Principles of Foundation Engineering, Sixth Edition, Thomson Publication (Chapter 1) |
5 | Shallow foundations | Geotechnical Properties of Soil, Braja M. Das, Principles of Foundation Engineering, Sixth Edition, Thomson Publication (Chapter 2) |
6 | Mat foundations | Geotechnical Properties of Soil, Braja M. Das, Principles of Foundation Engineering, Sixth Edition, Thomson Publication (Chapter 3) |
7 | Lateral earth pressure and retaining walls | Geotechnical Properties of Soil, Braja M. Das, Principles of Foundation Engineering, Sixth Edition, Thomson Publication (Chapter 4) |
8 | Lateral earth pressure and retaining walls | Geotechnical Properties of Soil, Braja M. Das, Principles of Foundation Engineering, Sixth Edition, Thomson Publication (Chapter 5) |
9 | Midterm Exam | |
10 | Sheet pile walls | Geotechnical Properties of Soil, Braja M. Das, Principles of Foundation Engineering, Sixth Edition, Thomson Publication (Chapter 7) |
11 | Pile foundations | Geotechnical Properties of Soil, Braja M. Das, Principles of Foundation Engineering, Sixth Edition, Thomson Publication (Chapter 8) |
12 | Pile foundations | Geotechnical Properties of Soil, Braja M. Das, Principles of Foundation Engineering, Sixth Edition, Thomson Publication (Chapter 9) |
13 | Soil improvements | Geotechnical Properties of Soil, Braja M. Das, Principles of Foundation Engineering, Sixth Edition, Thomson Publication (Chapter 11) |
14 | Soil improvements | Geotechnical Properties of Soil, Braja M. Das, Principles of Foundation Engineering, Sixth Edition, Thomson Publication (Chapter 11) |
15 | Semester Review | |
16 | Final Exam |
Course Notes/Textbooks | Braja M. Das, Principles of Foundation Engineering, Sixth Edition, Thomson Publication, 2006, ISBN: 9788131502020 |
Suggested Readings/Materials | Course web-site- Lecture Notes |
EVALUATION SYSTEM
Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
Participation | ||
Laboratory / Application | ||
Field Work | ||
Quizzes / Studio Critiques | ||
Portfolio | ||
Homework / Assignments |
1
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30
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Presentation / Jury | ||
Project |
-
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-
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Seminar / Workshop | ||
Oral Exams | ||
Midterm |
1
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30
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Final Exam |
1
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40
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Total |
Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
2
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60
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Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
1
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40
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Total |
ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE
Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
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Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
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3
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48
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Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
16
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0
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Study Hours Out of Class |
14
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3
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42
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Field Work |
0
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Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
0
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Portfolio |
0
|
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Homework / Assignments |
1
|
30
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30
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Presentation / Jury |
0
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Project |
0
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Seminar / Workshop |
0
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Oral Exam |
0
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Midterms |
1
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30
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30
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Final Exam |
1
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30
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30
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Total |
180
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP
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Program Competencies/Outcomes |
* Contribution Level
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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1 | To have adequate knowledge in Mathematics, Science and Civil Engineering; to be able to use theoretical and applied information in these areas on complex engineering problems. |
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2 | To be able to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex Civil Engineering problems; to be able to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. |
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3 | To be able to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the requirements; to be able to apply modern design methods for this purpose. |
X | ||||
4 | To be able to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analysis and solution of complex problems in engineering applications. |
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5 | To be able to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or Civil Engineering research topics. |
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6 | To be able to work efficiently in Civil Engineering disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; to be able to work individually. |
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7 | To be able to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; to be able to author and comprehend written reports, to be able to prepare design and implementation reports, to present effectively, to be able to give and receive clear and comprehensible instructions. |
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8 | To have knowledge about global and social impact of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; to have knowledge about contemporary issues as they pertain to engineering; to be aware of the legal ramifications of engineering solutions. |
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9 | To be aware of ethical behavior, professional and ethical responsibility; to have knowledge about standards utilized in engineering applications. |
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10 | To have knowledge about industrial practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; to have awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; to have knowledge about sustainable development. |
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11 | To be able to collect data in the area of Civil Engineering, and to be able to communicate with colleagues in a foreign language; |
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12 | To be able to speak a second foreign language at a medium level of fluency efficiently. |
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13 | To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information, to be able to stay current with developments in science and technology; to be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to Civil Engineering. |
*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest
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