CE7006 GEOTECHNICAL FORENSIC ENGINEERING
| Course Code: | 5627006 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 8.0 |
| Department: | Civil Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Graduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. BAHADIR SADIK BAKIR |
| Offered Semester: | Fall or Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
The objective of the course is to introduce the concept of forensic engineering and failure analysis procedures to the students of civil engineering.
Course Content
Overview of engineering forensic. General types of damages. Typical examples of engineering disasters. Failure analysis procedures. Planning investigations. Document study. Site investigations. Nondestructive testing. Destructive testing. Laboratory testing. Forensic Foundation Engineering: Investigations. Settlement of structures. Causes of settlements. Lateral movements. Erosion. Scouring. Deterioration of foundation materials. Foundation problems related to groundwater and moisture. Case studies.
Course Learning Outcomes
Identify the types of damage and failure of engineering structures
Plannning and documentation of investigations
Testing methods and selection of appropriate method of testing
Understanding possible causes of foundation damage
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | No | Yes | ||
| 1 | Conducts research to investigate and solve advanced civil engineering problems using appropriate scientific methods and acquires the fundamental knowledge to evaluate the results. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Reviews and synthesizes relevant literature to identify the current state of the art. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Engages in lifelong learning and professional development, and gains familiarity with emerging practices. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Formulates and solves complex civil engineering problems by selecting and applying appropriate tools and techniques. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Communicates effectively in written and oral forms, particularly in conveying research processes and outcomes to diverse audiences. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Upholds professional and ethical responsibility in research, with an awareness of global, societal, environmental, and scientific contexts. | ✔ | |||