GEOE542 MECHANICAL BEHAVIOUR OF EARTH MATERIALS
| Course Code: | 5640542 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 8.0 |
| Department: | Geological Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Graduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. HALUK AKGÜN |
| Offered Semester: | Fall or Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
The objectives of this course is to integrate basic information on geomechanics and previous engineering mechanics background knowledge to enhance solving advanced geological engineering problems such as continuum analysis, deformable body mechanics and elasticity, strength of rock & failure criteria, state of stress in rock including theory and field measurements, behavior of rock and three-dimensional stress and strain analysis.
Course Content
Review of stress and strain concepts. Elastic, viscous and plastic behaviour of natural materials. Basic differential equations, applications to the problems of geological and mining engineering.
Course Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, the learner is expected to:
analyze problems from different view points,
recognize interrelationships among problems and issues,
apply logic in solving problems,
demonstrate an ability to synthesize and integrate information and ideas,
generate many potential solutions to a given problem,
handle unknowns or open-ended questions effectively,
understand the importance of learning what has already been done to solve a given problem.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | No | Yes | ||
| 1 | specialize with advanced knowledge in a selection of major topics, including applied geology, engineering geology, rock mechanics, soil mechanics, hydrogeology, structural geology, paleontology, mineralogy, petrology, sedimentology, remote sensing and geographic information systems, earthquakes, mass wasting processes, their recognition and underlying fundamental principles; | ✔ | |||
| 2 | have advanced ability in management and communication skills, including problem definition, project design, decision processes, teamwork, written and oral reports, scientific publications to formulate and solve a Geological Engineering problem; | ✔ | |||
| 3 | be able to systematically acquire new scientific knowledge to design and improve socio-economical-technical systems; | ✔ | |||
| 4 | be able to conduct scientific research in the field of geological engineering; | ✔ | |||
| 5 | be able to apply critical reasoning in their professional careers; | ✔ | |||
| 6 | appreciate the academic ethics; | ✔ | |||
| 7 | well prepared to live and work in a diverse global environment. | ✔ | |||