CE460 USE OF IN-SITU TEST IN GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING

Course Code:5620460
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (3.00 - 0.00)
ECTS Credit:5.0
Department:Civil Engineering
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Undergraduate
Course Coordinator:Prof.Dr. ERDAL ÇOKÇA
Offered Semester:Spring Semesters.

Course Objectives

At the end of this course the student will  be familiar with the basic concepts of the in-situ test in geotechnical engineering and correlations of soil properties.


Course Content

Methods used in geotechnical investigations. Standard procedures of in-situ tests including standard penetration test, cone penetration test, pressuremeter test, field vane test and field permeability test. Geotechnical site characterization using in-situ tests. Use of in-situ tests in shallow and deep foundation design.


Course Learning Outcomes

  • Define methods used in geotechnical investigations
  • Construct a geotechnical site investigation program including number and depth of boreholes
  • Evaluate some of the soil properties from SPT tests and calculate settlement and bearing capacity from SPT results
  • Evaluate some of the soil properties from CPT tests and calculate settlement and bearing capacity from CPT results
  • Evaluate some of the soil properties from Pressuremeter tests and calculate settlement and bearing capacity from Pressuremeter test results
  • Evaluate some of the soil properties from Dilatometer test,field vane test and field permeability test
  • Define the methods used in field instrumentation

Program Outcomes Matrix

Contribution
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1An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
2An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
3An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
4An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
5An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
6An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
7An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies
8An ability to use techniques, skills, and engineering tools necessary for engineering practice