Information Of Programmes

INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE / JM 503 - GEOLOGY ENGINEERING

Code: JM 503

Course Title: DIMENSION STONES

Theoretical+Practice: 3+0

ECTS: 6

Year/Semester of Study

1 / Fall Semester

Level of Course

2nd Cycle Degree Programme

Type of Course

Optional

Department

GEOLOGY ENGINEERING

Pre-requisities and Co-requisites

None

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Teaching Period

14 Weeks

Name of Lecturer

AHMET ORHAN (ahmet.orhan@nevsehir.edu.tr)

Name of Lecturer(s)

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

None

Objectives of the Course

Definition of , Dimension Stones, classification, geological surveys carried out on Dimension Stones, construction and the engineering properties of coating stones, aggregates, Aggregates in the standard experiments, Concrete agregalar?nda objectionable reactions, to gain information about the quarry operations

Learning Outcomes		PO	MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1	Recognize the building blocks	PO-1 An ability to apply knowledge of basic engineering sciences and earth sciences for the solution of geological engineering problems. PO-6 An ability to design and carry out experiments, collect data, analyze results and interpret them in order to investigate problems of geological engineering.	Term Paper
LO-2	To knows experiments carried out on the building stones	PO-4 An ability to obtain to determine, identify, formulate and solve complex engineering problems and with this purpose in mind, to be able to choose proper methods of analysis and modeling. PO-6 An ability to design and carry out experiments, collect data, analyze results and interpret them in order to investigate problems of geological engineering.	Term Paper
LO-3	Understand the problems of building stones used throughout	PO-4 An ability to obtain to determine, identify, formulate and solve complex engineering problems and with this purpose in mind, to be able to choose proper methods of analysis and modeling. PO-6 An ability to design and carry out experiments, collect data, analyze results and interpret them in order to investigate problems of geological engineering.	Term Paper
LO-4	To knows experiments carried out on concrete and asphalt aggregates	PO-3 An ability to design field experiments, as well as analyze and interpret data for a predifined engineering purpose. PO-5 An ability to acquire to design and use modern tools and products which are developed for earth sciences and engineering practices in a way that meets certain needs.	Term Paper
LO-5	Make interdisciplinary studies	PO-1 An ability to apply knowledge of basic engineering sciences and earth sciences for the solution of geological engineering problems. PO-7 An ability to acquire to work effectively both in teams of discipline and interdiscipline.	Term Paper
PO: Programme Outcomes MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
Dimension Stones and uses the definition, classification, geological origin, the building materials used in the construction sector, the block of stone, veneer stone, aggregates and other building materials (stucco materials, cement raw materials, insulation materials, roofing materials) Identification of research in the quarry, Building materials used for the field and laboratory experiments, the main problems encountered in use.
Weekly Course Content
Week	Subject	Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1	Introduction, course, presentation of issues	Lecturing method
2	Hard rocks	Lecturing method
3	Natural aggregates (sand and gravel)	Lecturing method
4	Properties of the asphalt aggregates	Lecturing method
5	Properties of the binder materials	Lecturing method
6	Aggregates and field investigations	Lecturing and field trip
7	Physical and mechanical properties of aggregates	Lecturing method
8	mid-term exam
9	Aggregate tests	Lecturing and Experiment
10	Aggregate reactions	Lecturing and practice
11	The engineering geology studies in quarries	Lecturing and practice
12	Blocks stone, marble	Lecturing and practice
13	Engineering properties and use of standardsof the block and pavement stone	Lecturing and practice
14	Marble quarry application	Lecturing and practice
15	Problems of building stones on use of place	Lecturing and practice
16	final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1	Akman, S., 1990. Yapı Malzemeleri, İTÜ İnşaat Fakültesi Matbaası, 2. Basım, sayı: 1408, İstanbul, 162 s.
2	McNally, G. H., 1998. Soil & Rock Construction Materials, E&FN Spon, London and New York, 403 p.
3	Postacıoğlu, B., 1986. Beton (Bağlayıcı maddeler, Agregalar, Beton) Cilt 1 Bağlayıcı maddeler, Matbaa Teknisyenleri Basımevi
4	Postacıoğlu, B., 1987. Beton (Bağlayıcı maddeler, Agregalar, Beton) Cilt 2 Agregalar, Beton, Matbaa Teknisyenleri Basımevi
5	Onargan, T., Köse, H., Deliorman, A. H., 2006. Mermer, 4. baskı, Maden Mühendisleri Odası Baskı: Kozan Ofset Ankara
6	Küçükkaya, A. G., 2004. Taşların Bozulma nedenleri Korunma Yöntemleri, Birsen yayınevi, İstanbul, 162 s.
Required Course instruments and materials
Textbook, lecture notes, computer.

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment	Week	Hours	Weight(%)
mid-term exam
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project	8	1	40
8.Term Paper	16	1	60
9.Project
final exam

Student Work Load
Type of Work	Weekly Hours	Number of Weeks	Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice)	3	14	42
Outside Class
a) Reading	1	10	10
b) Search in internet/Library	2	14	28
c) Performance Project			0
d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report			0
e) Term paper/Project			0
Oral Examination			0
Quiz			0
Laboratory exam			0
Own study for mid-term exam	7	7	49
mid-term exam	1	1	1
Own study for final exam	7	7	49
final exam	1	1	1
			0
			0
Total work load;			180