Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue
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| Year/Semester of Study | 3 / Fall Semester | ||||
| Level of Course | 1st Cycle Degree Programme | ||||
| Type of Course | Optional | ||||
| Department | GEOPHYSICAL ENGINEERING | ||||
| Pre-requisities and Co-requisites | None | ||||
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face | ||||
| Teaching Period | 14 Weeks | ||||
| Name of Lecturer | ÖZCAN ÇAKIR (ocakir@nevsehir.edu.tr) | ||||
| Name of Lecturer(s) | |||||
| Language of Instruction | Turkish | ||||
| Work Placement(s) | None | ||||
| Objectives of the Course | |||||
| To give the fundamentals of rock mechanics on a geological base and to teach the engineering behaviour of the rocks. | |||||
| Learning Outcomes | PO | MME | |
| The students who succeeded in this course: | |||
| LO-1 | Be able to calculate bearing capacity and settlement of shallow foundation in soils. |
PO-1 An ability to apply knowledge of basic engineering sciences and earth sciences for the solution of geophysical engineering problems. PO-6 An ability to interpret the processed data by using multidisciplinary approach. PO-8 Have the students gain knowledge in site investigation of the environmental and archaeological problems, and designing solutions to the engineering problems in terms of natural hazard risk assessments in particular infrastructure needs of the society. |
Examination |
| LO-2 | Be able to perform slope stabylity analysis in soils. |
PO-1 An ability to apply knowledge of basic engineering sciences and earth sciences for the solution of geophysical engineering problems. PO-8 Have the students gain knowledge in site investigation of the environmental and archaeological problems, and designing solutions to the engineering problems in terms of natural hazard risk assessments in particular infrastructure needs of the society. |
Examination |
| LO-3 | Be able to explain solid rock and mass of solid rock. |
PO-5 An ability to process the collected geophysical data by means of modern hardware and software facilities of information technologies. PO-6 An ability to interpret the processed data by using multidisciplinary approach. PO-8 Have the students gain knowledge in site investigation of the environmental and archaeological problems, and designing solutions to the engineering problems in terms of natural hazard risk assessments in particular infrastructure needs of the society. PO-11 An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility. |
Examination |
| LO-4 | Be able to explain stress distribution around underground mine openings |
PO-3 An ability to design field experiments, as well as analyze and interpret data. PO-5 An ability to process the collected geophysical data by means of modern hardware and software facilities of information technologies. PO-6 An ability to interpret the processed data by using multidisciplinary approach. PO-7 Have the students gain knowledge in exploration of natural resources such as mines, oil and natural gas, rare earth materials and industrial raw materials. PO-11 An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility. |
Examination |
| PO: Programme Outcomes MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation |
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| Course Contents | ||
| Stress, strain relations, physical and mechanical properties of rocks, factors affecting of physical and mechanical properties of rocks. Fracture of Rocks. Stress distributions in the rock environment. Classification of rocks in terms of engineering. Use Of geophysical parameters In classifications. Rock mechanics laboratory experiment. Rock support and stabilization methods. Rock mechanics testing on-site. Rock support and stabilization methods. Design principles of aboveground and underground, Engineering Structures in Rock Environment and Susceptibility, used in the drilling types. | ||
| Weekly Course Content | ||
| Week | Subject | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
| 1 | Stress, strain relations | Lecturing |
| 2 | Physical and mechanical properties of rocks | Lecturing |
| 3 | Physical and mechanical properties of rocks | Lecturing |
| 4 | Fracture of rocks | Lecturing |
| 5 | Stress distributions in the rock environment | Lecturing |
| 6 | Classification of rocks in terms of engineering | Lecturing |
| 7 | Use of geophysical parameters ın classifications | Lecturing |
| 8 | mid-term exam | |
| 9 | Rock mechanics laboratory experiment | Doing the test |
| 10 | Rock mechanics laboratory experiment | Doing the test |
| 11 | Rock mechanics laboratory experiment | Lecturing |
| 12 | Design principles of aboveground and underground engineering structures in rock environment and susceptibility | Lecturing |
| 13 | Design principles of aboveground and underground engineering structures in rock environment and susceptibility | Lecturing |
| 14 | Design principles of aboveground and underground engineering structures in rock environment and susceptibility | Lecturing |
| 15 | Design principles of aboveground and underground engineering structures in rock environment and susceptibility | Lecturing |
| 16 | final exam | |
| Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading | ||
| 1 | B.H.G.Brady, E.T. Brown, 1992. "Rock Mechanics for underground Mining", George Allen and Unwin Ltd., 1992. | |
| 2 | E.T.Browns,(ed.), "ISRM Commission on Testing Methods, Rock Characterisation Testing and Monitoring,ISRM Suggested Methods", Pergamon Press,1981. | |
| 3 | Goodman R.E., 1980. Introduction to Rock Mechanics, John Wiley and Sons | |
| 4 | Jaeger J.C. and Cook N.G.W., 1979 Fundamentals of Rock Mechanics, Chapman and Hall. | |
| Required Course instruments and materials | ||
| None | ||
| 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 | 0 | ||
| b) Search in internet/Library | 0 | ||
| 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 | 9 | 7 | 63 |
| mid-term exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Own study for final exam | 9 | 7 | 63 |
| final exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 0 | |||
| 0 | |||
| Total work load; | 170 | ||