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Course Name	Turkish	Zemin Mekaniği
	English	Soil Mechanics
Course Code	CEV 234E	Credit	Lecture (hour/week)	Recitation (hour/week)	Laboratory (hour/week)
Semester	-	2	-	-	-
Course Language		English
Course Coordinator		Merve Akbaş Kaplan
Course Objectives		By the end of this course, students will be able to: Understand the Fundamentals of Soil Mechanics Develop a strong theoretical foundation in soil mechanics principles, including soil classification, compaction, permeability, and stress distribution. Analyze the Hydraulic and Mechanical Properties of Soils Examine soil behavior under different loading and environmental conditions, including effective stress, consolidation, and shear strength. Apply Soil Mechanics to Geotechnical and Environmental Engineering Explore the role of soil mechanics in environmental engineering, including landfill design, groundwater flow, and soil remediation. Interpret and Solve Engineering Problems Related to Soil Behavior Utilize analytical and numerical methods to assess soil stability, slope failures, and subsurface drainage. Develop Practical Engineering Skills Gain hands-on experience in soil testing, data interpretation, and application of fundamental soil mechanics principles in real-world engineering projects. Enhance Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Abilities Foster analytical skills to evaluate geotechnical case studies and propose appropriate engineering solutions. Prepare for Advanced Geotechnical Studies Establish a solid knowledge base for further studies in foundation engineering, soil-structure interaction, and geotechnical hazard mitigation. This course will equip students with the necessary skills to understand soil behavior and apply geotechnical principles to environmental and civil engineering challenges.
Course Description		This course introduces the fundamental principles of soil mechanics, focusing on the physical and index properties of soils, soil classification, and compaction. It covers essential hydraulic properties such as capillarity and permeability and examines the concepts of total, neutral, and effective stresses in soil. The course also explores stress-deformation relationships, stress distribution, consolidation, and shear strength. Additionally, the principles of slope stability are introduced to analyze and prevent potential slope failures. By the end of this course, students will develop a solid foundation in soil behavior and its applications in geotechnical and environmental engineering. Through theoretical and analytical approaches, students will learn how to assess and solve engineering problems related to soil mechanics.
Course Outcomes		Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Identify and Classify Soils Based on Their Physical and Index Properties Understand soil composition and perform soil classification according to standard engineering criteria. Analyze Soil Compaction and Hydraulic Properties Evaluate soil compaction characteristics and determine permeability and capillarity effects in soil behavior. Apply Stress Concepts in Soil Mechanics Differentiate between total, neutral, and effective stresses and their significance in geotechnical applications. Interpret Stress-Deformation Relationships Assess how soil responds to different loading conditions and predict stress distribution in soil masses. Understand Consolidation Theory and Its Applications Analyze settlement behavior of soils and apply consolidation concepts in foundation design. Evaluate Shear Strength and Stability of Soils Perform shear strength analysis and apply it to slope stability and bearing capacity problems. Solve Practical Geotechnical Engineering Problems Utilize theoretical and analytical methods to address engineering challenges related to soil behavior. Develop Engineering Judgment and Critical Thinking Interpret soil test results, analyze geotechnical data, and propose suitable engineering solutions. Apply Soil Mechanics Principles in Environmental and Civil Engineering Understand the role of soil behavior in construction, groundwater flow, and environmental remediation. Prepare for Advanced Studies in Geotechnical Engineering Establish a foundational knowledge base for further coursework in foundation engineering, geotechnical design, and soil-structure interaction.
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