COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

Civil Engineering

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR GÜRKAN ÖZDEN

Offered to

Course Objective

Introductory level rock mechanics is covered in this course. Rock mass rating, deformability and strength characteristics of rocks, bearing capacity and settlement of foundations on rock and anchor design in rock formations are introduced to the students.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

Textbook: Foundations on Rock (Wyllie, D. C, E&F Spon, 1992, ISBN 0-419-15150-8)
Supplementary Book: --
Course Material: Lecture notes and presentations

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

General engineering behavior of rocks and analysis of foundation systems on rock formations are taught using sample problem solutions. Presentations will be made regarding engineering problems that would be faced in rock formations. The presentations will be handed out to the registered students.

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

LO1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 will be assessed in midterms and final exams.

LO5, 6, and 7 will be assessed by means of omework assignments.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

Attendance is mandatory. Rules and format regarding the term project will be handed out to the students at the beginning of the semester.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

gurkan.ozden@deu.edu.tr /Office phone: 0 232 301 7061

Office Hours

Exact office hours are announced early in the semester. The student may also ask for an appointment.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes