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Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type Of Course	D	U	L	ECTS
INŞ 4076	SOIL IMPROVEMENT METHODS	ELECTIVE	3	0	0	3

Offered By

Civil Engineering

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OKAN ÖNAL

Offered to

Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering (Evening)

Course Objective

The purpose of this course is to inform the students about the subject of the ground improvement, which has an important place in Geotechnical Engineering. In this way, the course aims to present the techniques for the improvement of the soil bearing capacity and to guide the students for the selection of the appropriate ground improvement technique, which they may be faced in practice.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1	To comprehend the importance of compression concept in terms of geotechnical application.
2	To be able to distinguish superficial compression techniques and equipments.
3	To be able to determine the difference between deep compression techniques.
4	Choosing the method and technique of improvement according to the ground problem.
5	To be able to calculate the improvement in sitting and carrying power by using improvement methods.
6	To provide appropriate techniques for quality control and quality assurance.
7	To be able to prepare a report describing a chosen ground improvement method.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

INŞ 3014 - SOIL MECHANICS II

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week	Subject	Description
1	General Introduction; What is ground improvement techniques, brief intro
2	Vertical drains and surcharge
3	Modified and Standard Proctor Test in the laboratory
4	Deep compaction in the cohesionless soils
5	Introduction to dynamic compaction; History, device setup and test criteria
6	Vibration techniques (Vibro stone column application)
7	Performing the compaction test on different cement ratios on the laboratory
8	Ground stabilization using cement injection
9	Jetgrout theory and applications
10	Midterm Exam
11	Performing the compaction test on different lime ratios on the laboratory
12	The lime and cement column application in the field
13	Insitu soil mixing, compaction piles and reinforced soil applications
14	The presentations of the laboratory works

Recomended or Required Reading

Textbook(s): Moseley, M.P. and Kirsch, K. (1979). Ground Improvement. Spon Press, London, 431pp.

Supplementary Book(s): Hausmann, M.R. (1989). Engineering Principles of Ground Modification. McGraw-Hill College, 632 pp.

Materials: Journal papers.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

The courses will be conducted in the class and will be supported by presentations. The students will be informed about the topics before the class, so they will have brief information about each week s topic. Three laboratory works will be performed in course period in order to represent the some of the ground improvement techniques in laboratory. The reports and presentation of the laboratory work will be presented by the students.

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER	SHORT CODE	LONG CODE	FORMULA
1	MTE	MIDTERM EXAM
2	ASG	ASSIGNMENT
3	PRC	PRACTICE
4	FIN	FINAL EXAM
5	FCG	FINAL COURSE GRADE	MTE * 0.20 + ASG * 0.20 + PRC * 0.10 + FIN * 0.50
6	RST	RESIT
7	FCGR	FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT)	MTE * 0.20 + ASG * 0.20 + PRC * 0.10 + RST * 0.50

*** Resit Exam is Not Administered in Institutions Where Resit is not Applicable.

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

The laboratory test will be conducted by student groups and will be associated with each other. The works will be presented at the end of the semester.

Assessment Criteria

Learning Outcomes 1, 2, and 6: Will be evaluated by the mid and final exam
Learning Outcomes 2, 3, 4, and 5: Will be evaluated by laboratory work , report and presentation.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

The participation and laboratory work will be considered on the evaluation. At the end of the laboratory work, a report has to be prepared and represented.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Assist. Prof. Dr. A. Hakan ÖREN: ali.oren@deu.edu.tr
Assist. Prof. Dr. Okan ÖNAL: okan.onal@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

Will be declared by the instructor at the beginning of the semester.

Work Placement(s)