CE468 GEOTECHNICAL DESIGN
| Course Code: | 5620468 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (2.00 - 2.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 7.0 |
| Department: | Civil Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Lecturer ZEYNEP ÇEKİNMEZ BAYRAM |
| Offered Semester: | Fall or Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
The objective of this course is to familiarize the students to fundamental geotechnical engineering design problems and solutions. Discussions will focus on the design of shallow and deep foundations. Bearing capacity and settlement performance assessments of these foundation systems will be reviewed. In addition, methods for dewatering of foundation excavations, limit equilibrium stability assessments along with the design of in-situ retaining structures are to be discussed. Foundations on problematic soils including swelling, collapsing, liquefiable soils, etc., will be studied with emphasis on mitigation design alternatives.
Course Content
Design problems in geotechnical engineering: Shallow foundations, consideration of differential settlements, foundations on bored and driven piles, dewatering of a foundation pit, stabilization of landslips by various methods, In-situ retaining structures for excavation support, foundations on problem soils, ground improvement against excessive settlements and liquefaction.
Prerequisites: CE 363 and CE366
Course Learning Outcomes
- Select site investigation methods to construct a site investigation program
- Assemble idealized soil profiles and select soil parameters for analysis and design
- Examine the stability of slopes and design a soil slope
- Assess the bearing capacity and settlement of foundations
- Define foundation types and design a shallow foundation
- Design deep foundation systems
- Compare different retaining systems and design a retaining structure
- Design a geosystem with multiple components
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 | ✔ | |||