Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

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INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE / JM 582 - GEOLOGY ENGINEERING

Code: JM 582 Course Title: STRUCTURAL LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE Theoretical+Practice: 3+0 ECTS: 6
Year/Semester of Study 1 / Spring 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 SERHAT ÇELİKTEN (scelikten@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
Applications for the use of lightweight concrete used in the construction sector in our country and to be informed about the advantages of lightweight concrete.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 Structural lightweight concrete will have information about. PO-1 An ability to apply knowledge of basic engineering sciences and earth sciences for the solution of geological engineering problems.
Examination
LO-2 To have knowledge about the consequences of the use of lightweight concrete structures. 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-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.
Examination
LO-3 Specifications for the use of lightweight concrete will have information about. PO-9 An ability to have consciousness of need of learning all life long, ability to access information, keep pace with developments in science and technology and to improve himself/herself constantly.
Examination
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
Definition and types of lightweight concrete, types of lightweight aggregate, physical and mechanical properties of lightweight aggregate structural concrete, test methods, factors affecting the selection of lightweight concrete, the use and applications of lightweight concrete on structures.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Structural lightweight aggregate choices for concrete Description Method
2 Various production methods are used for lightweight aggregates Description Method
3 Properties of lightweight aggregate structural concrete Description Method
4 Structural lightweight concrete conditions for the specification Description Method
5 Structural lightweight concrete conditions for the specification Description Method
6 Design conditions for the prestressed concrete Problem solving
7 Design principles for thr lightweight concrete Discussion Method
8 mid-term exam
9 Lightweight concrete cure Discussion Method
10 Test methods Discussion Method
11 Lightweight concrete applications in buildings case method
12 Lightweight concrete applications in buildings case method
13 Applications of lightweight concrete bridges case method
14 Special applications of lightweight concrete structures case method
15 Special applications of lightweight concrete structures case method
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Tunç, G., Özuygur, A. R., Yurtsever, M., Hafif Agregalı Yapısal Beton, Yapı Proje Teknik,2010.
Required Course instruments and materials

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

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