CE469 SHEAR STRENGTH AND SLOPE STABILITY IN SOILS
| Course Code: | 5620469 |
| 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: | Assoc.Prof.Dr. NEJAN HUVAJ SARIHAN |
| Offered Semester: | Fall and Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
The objective of this course is: (i) to provide students necessary knowledge about 1D and 2D seepage, landslides, slope stability and shear strength in geotechnical engineering; (ii) to let them gain experience with commonly used seepage and slope stability softwares so that they are able to perform stability analysis in soils and evaluate the important factors in the process; (iii) to improve the written and oral communication skills of the students.
Course Content
Types and causes of slope instability. Recognition of landslide features, Site investigation and field instrumentation in landslides. Seepage and Groundwater conditions. Drained and undrained shear strength of soils. Slope Stability Analysis Methods. Slope Stabilization/Mitigation Techniques. Earthquake induced landslides. Special Landslide issues.
Course Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course students will be able to:
- calculate flow rate in nonhomogeneous and anisotropic 1D and 2D seepage problems
- identify an unstable slope; plan the investigation and monitoring of unstable slopes
- determine the shear strength parameters that needs to be used in slope stability analysis; and how these parameters can be obtained by laboratory tests or field measurements,
- perform seepage and slope stability analysis by hand and by using softwares, and understand the limitations and important factors in the process,
- analyze the effects of slope stabilization methods, and propose alternative stabilization methods to an unstable slope
- develop an understanding of landslides in different types of materials, seismic slope stability and probabilistic slope stability concepts.
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 | ✔ | |||