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INS7300Numerical Analysis in Geotechnical Eng.3+0+0ECTS:7.5
Year / SemesterSpring Semester
Level of CourseThird Cycle
Status Elective
DepartmentDEPARTMENT of CIVIL ENGINEERING
Prerequisites and co-requisitesNone
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
Contact Hours14 weeks - 3 hours of lectures per week
LecturerDoç. Dr. Zekai ANGIN
Co-LecturerNone
Language of instruction
Professional practise ( internship ) None
 
The aim of the course:
The main objective of the numerical analysis in geotechnical engineering course is to examine of the some geotechnical problems by using computer programming.
 
Programme OutcomesCTPOTOA
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to :
PO - 1 : use the programming language.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,111,3
PO - 2 : code the programs about the subjects related to the geotechnical engineering.1,5,111,3
PO - 3 : evaluate the most efficient way when a subject is given to code the program.1,5,111,3
PO - 4 : apply various programming techniques in geotechnical problems.1,5,111,3
CTPO : Contribution to programme outcomes, TOA :Type of assessment (1: written exam, 2: Oral exam, 3: Homework assignment, 4: Laboratory exercise/exam, 5: Seminar / presentation, 6: Term paper), PO : Learning Outcome

 
Contents of the Course
General comments on the Finite-Difference Procedure. Numerical analysis of laterally loaded pile foundations. Analysis of spread footing design. Finite difference solution of beam on elastic foundation.
 
Course Syllabus
 WeekSubjectRelated Notes / Files
 Week 1General comments on the Finite-Difference Procedure.
 Week 2General comments on the Finite-Difference Procedure.
 Week 3Numerical analysis of slope stability
 Week 4Numerical analysis of slope stability
 Week 5Numerical analysis of seepage
 Week 6Numerical analysis of seepage
 Week 7Beam on elastic foundation
 Week 8Finite difference analysis of beam on elastic foundation.
 Week 9Mid-term exam
 Week 10Numerical analysis of mat foundations.
 Week 11Numerical analysis of mat foundations.
 Week 12Numerical analysis of laterally loaded pile foundations.
 Week 13Numerical analysis of laterally loaded pile foundations.
 Week 14Numerical analysis of axially loaded pile foundations.
 Week 15Numerical analysis of axially loaded pile foundations.
 Week 16End-of-term exam
 
Textbook / Material
1C.S. Desai, J.T. Christian, (1977) Numerical Methods in Geotechnical Engineering, McGraw-Hill (ISBN 0-07-016542-4)
 
Recommended Reading
 
Method of Assessment
Type of assessmentWeek NoDate

Duration (hours)Weight (%)
Mid-term exam 9 2 50
End-of-term exam 16 2 50
 
Student Work Load and its Distribution
Type of workDuration (hours pw)

No of weeks / Number of activity

Hours in total per term
Yüz yüze eğitim 3 14 42
Sınıf dışı çalışma 7 14 98
Laboratuar çalışması 0 0 0
Arasınav için hazırlık 7 2 14
Arasınav 2 4 8
Uygulama 2 14 28
Klinik Uygulama 0 0 0
Ödev 1 14 14
Proje 2 0 0
Kısa sınav 0 0 0
Dönem sonu sınavı için hazırlık 7 2 14
Dönem sonu sınavı 2 3 6
Diğer 1 1 1 1
Diğer 2 0 0 0
Total work load225