CE363 SOIL MECHANICS

Course Code:5620363
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):4 (3.00 - 2.00)
ECTS Credit:5.0
Department:Civil Engineering
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Undergraduate
Course Coordinator:Prof.Dr. ERDAL ÇOKÇA
Offered Semester:Fall Semesters.

Course Objectives

The objective of this courses is to introduce soil mechanics to civil engineering undergraduate students and to familiarize the students with geotechnical terminology and concepts commonly encountered in engineering practice.


Course Content

Introduction: engineering problems involving soils. Basic characteristics of soils, classification and compaction of soils. Principle of effective stress. Permeability and flow of water (seepage) in soils. Shear strength of soils. Slope stability. Lateral earth pressure theories. Consolidation theory.


Course Learning Outcomes

The student will be able to:

  • Classify soils and calculate phase relation parameters
  • Calculate and plot effective stress profiles for long and short term response to changes in loading and groundwater conditions
  • Solve 1-D and 2-D flow of groundwater problems
  • Calculate time and stress dependent consolidation settlement
  • Estimate the undrained and drained shear strength of soils under different loading conditions
  • Calculate and plot lateral earth pressures on retaining walls
  • Analyze stability of infinite and rotational slopes
  • Interpret the experimental data in Soil Mechanics Laboratory, report the findings in a systematic and presentable format

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