Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue
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| Year/Semester of Study | 1 / Spring Semester | ||||
| Level of Course | 3rd Cycle Degree Programme | ||||
| Type of Course | Optional | ||||
| Department | JEOLOJİ MÜHENDİSLİĞİ (DOKTORA) | ||||
| Pre-requisities and Co-requisites | None | ||||
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face | ||||
| Teaching Period | 14 Weeks | ||||
| Name of Lecturer | MUTLUHAN AKIN (mutluhanakin@nevsehir.edu.tr) | ||||
| Name of Lecturer(s) | |||||
| Language of Instruction | Turkish | ||||
| Work Placement(s) | None | ||||
| Objectives of the Course | |||||
| The main objective of this course is to provide information about the behavior of weak rock masses in engineering projects and the geoengineering problems they may create. | |||||
| Learning Outcomes | PO | MME | |
| The students who succeeded in this course: | |||
| LO-1 | Explain the concepts of weak rock, weak rock mass behavior, engineering evaluation of weak rocks, and perform analysis and evaluation. |
PO-2 Have the ability to define the problems of geological engineering in advanced level, formulate and solve them PO-3 Know how to use mathematics, science and engineering knowledge gained at undergraduate level to solve advanced geological engineering problems PO-4 Have the ability to prepare and evaluate projects in geological engineering PO-9 Have the ability to use modern technologies and computer simulation to develop new projects and solve advanced engineering problems |
Examination |
| LO-2 | Explain geoengineering problems caused by weak rock masses and prepare solution/remediation projects. |
PO-7 Have the ability to be aware of life-long learning and follow the innovations in his/her field and to be able to use them efficiently PO-9 Have the ability to use modern technologies and computer simulation to develop new projects and solve advanced engineering problems PO-10 Have the ability to use advanced knowledge in geological engineering field to think systematically and solve problems in multidisciplinary approaches |
Examination |
| PO: Programme Outcomes MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation |
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| Course Contents | ||
| The concept of weak rock, rock mass classifications, experimental approaches, empirical approaches, analyses and evaluations for engineering geology. | ||
| Weekly Course Content | ||
| Week | Subject | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
| 1 | Definitions of rock material, discontinuity and rock mass | Presentation Method, Discussion Method |
| 2 | Classification of rock masses by empirical methods | Presentation Method, Discussion Method |
| 3 | Use of different rock mass classification systems in engineering projects | Presentation Method, Discussion Method, Article Review |
| 4 | Approaches used in the classification of weak rocks | Presentation Method, Discussion Method |
| 5 | Geoengineering problems observed in weak rocks in different engineering projects (slopes) | Presentation Method, Discussion Method, Article Review |
| 6 | Geoengineering problems observed in weak rocks in different engineering projects (dams and tunnels) | Presentation Method, Discussion Method, Article Review |
| 7 | Approaches to remediate geoengineering problems in weak rocks | Presentation Method, Discussion Method, Case Study Method |
| 8 | mid-term exam | |
| 9 | Field tests performed on weak rocks | Presentation Method, Discussion Method, Case Study Method |
| 10 | Methods used in determining the mass strength properties of weak rock masses | Presentation Method, Discussion Method, Article Review |
| 11 | Rock Mass Classification System (RMR) and Rock Mass Quality Classification System (RMQR) | Presentation Method, Discussion Method, Article Review |
| 12 | Geological Strength Index (GSI) | Presentation Method, Discussion Method, Article Review |
| 13 | Hoek-Brown Empirical Failure Criterion and its use in determining the strength of weak rock masses | Presentation Method, Discussion Method |
| 14 | Numerical analyses performed using the Hoek-Brown Empirical Failure Criterion (Limit-Equilibrium Method) | Presentation Method, Discussion Method, Computer Modelling |
| 15 | Numerical analyses performed using the Hoek-Brown Empirical Failure Criterion (Finite Element Method) | Presentation Method, Discussion Method, Computer Modelling |
| 16 | final exam | |
| Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading | ||
| 1 | Ulusay, R., Sönmez, H., 2002. Kaya Kütlelerinin Mühendislik Özellikleri, Jeoloji Mühendislieri Odası Yayını, Yayın No: 60, Ankara, 243 sayfa. | |
| 2 | Hoek, E., 2013. Practical Rock Engineering. Hoek Notes by Evert Hoek. http://www.rocscience.com | |
| 3 | Singh, B., Goel, R.K., 2016. Engineering Rock Mass Classification: Tunnelling, Foundations and Landslides. Butterworth-Heinemann; 1st edition, 384 pages. | |
| Required Course instruments and materials | ||
| Several books written on the properties of rock masses, their engineering behaviors and the geoengineering problems they create as well as scientific articles involving case studies | ||
| Assessment Methods | |||
| Type of Assessment | Week | Hours | Weight(%) |
| mid-term exam | 7 | 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 | ||