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 |
| # | Program Outcomes | No | Yes |
| 1 | An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics | | ✔ |
| 2 | An 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 | | ✔ |
| 3 | An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences | ✔ | |
| 4 | An 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 | | ✔ |
| 5 | An 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 | ✔ | |
| 6 | An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions | | ✔ |
| 7 | An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies | | ✔ |
| 8 | An ability to use techniques, skills, and engineering tools necessary for engineering practice | | ✔ |
