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INS4062Soil Investigation3+0+0ECTS:3
Year / SemesterSpring Semester
Level of CourseFirst Cycle
Status Elective
DepartmentDEPARTMENT of CIVIL ENGINEERING
Prerequisites and co-requisitesNone
Mode of Delivery
Contact Hours14 weeks - 3 hours of lectures per week
LecturerProf. Dr. Osman SİVRİKAYA
Co-Lecturer-
Language of instructionTurkish
Professional practise ( internship ) None
 
The aim of the course:
The course aims providing detailed knowledge to students about soil sampling, full site investigation for any structure, determination of bearing capacity, preparation of soil exploration report.
 
Learning OutcomesCTPOTOA
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to :
LO - 1 : learn soil sampling in the field 3,51,
LO - 2 : have knowledge about soil investigation 3,51,
LO - 3 : have knowledge about bearing capacity of soil3,51,
LO - 4 : have knowledge about preparation of soil exploration report.3,51,
CTPO : Contribution to programme outcomes, TOA :Type of assessment (1: written exam, 2: Oral exam, 3: Homework assignment, 4: Laboratory exercise/exam, 5: Seminar / presentation, 6: Term paper), LO : Learning Outcome

 
Contents of the Course
Introduction, soil sampling, meaningful depth of soil, methods of soil investigation, determination of bearing capacity of soils, preparation of soil exploration report.
 
Course Syllabus
 WeekSubjectRelated Notes / Files
 Week 1Introduction (specification of soils)
 Week 2Soil Investigation Stages
 Week 3Soil Investigation Methods
 Week 4Inspection Pit and Sampling
 Week 5Boring and Sampling
 Week 6Boring Depth, Boring Spacings and Number of Boring
 Week 7Tube Sampling and Sample Types
 Week 8In-situ tests, SPT and CPT
 Week 9Mid-term exam
 Week 10In-situ tests: PMT, FVT, PLT
 Week 11Laboratory Tests and Index Properties of Soils
 Week 12Laboratory Tests and Mechanical Properties of Soils
 Week 13Data Report
 Week 14Geotechnical Report
 Week 15Regulations and Principles regarding Soil Investigation
 Week 16End-of-term exam
 
Textbook / Material
1Sivrikaya, O.,2021, Temel İnşaatı I, Birsen Yayınevi, İstanbul
 
Recommended Reading
1Sivrikaya, O., Toğrol, E. 2019, Arazi deneyleri ve Geoteknik Tasarımda Kullanımı, 2. Baskı, Birsen Yayınevi, İstanbul
 
Method of Assessment
Type of assessmentWeek NoDate

Duration (hours)Weight (%)
Mid-term exam 9 2 50
End-of-term exam 16 2 50
 
Student Work Load and its Distribution
Type of workDuration (hours pw)

No of weeks / Number of activity

Hours in total per term
Yüz yüze eğitim 2 14 28
Sınıf dışı çalışma 3 5 15
Laboratuar çalışması 2 10 20
Arasınav için hazırlık 6 4 24
Arasınav 1 1 1
Uygulama 0 0 0
Klinik Uygulama 0 0 0
Ödev 11 2 22
Proje 0 0 0
Kısa sınav 0 0 0
Dönem sonu sınavı için hazırlık 2 4 8
Dönem sonu sınavı 2 1 2
Diğer 1 0 0 0
Diğer 2 0 0 0
Total work load120