Foundation Engineering (CE328) Course Detail

Course Name	Course Code	Season	Lecture Hours	Application Hours	Lab Hours	Credit	ECTS
Foundation Engineering	CE328	6. Semester	3	0	0	3	5.5

Pre-requisite Course(s)
CE311

Course Language	English
Course Type	Compulsory Departmental Courses
Course Level	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery	Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies	Lecture, Question and Answer, Problem Solving.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)	Asst. Prof. Dr. Ebru AKIŞ
Course Assistants
Course Objectives	This course provides an introduction to the basic principles of foundation engineering. Students will also gain experience in: site investigation methods and the assessment of data obtained from these methods, design of shallow foundations, retaining structures and bearing capacity of single pile.
Course Learning Outcomes	The students who succeeded in this course; Understand and be able to describe subsurface exploration techniques as they pertain to foundation investigation Demonstrate an ability to design shallow foundations Demonstrate an ability to calculate lateral earth pressures. Demonstrate an ability to design retaining structures. Demonstrate an ability to calculate bearing capacity of a single pile. Understand and interpret geotechnical concepts and principles related to special topics such as soil stabilization methods etc. (if covered).
Course Content	Geotechnical properties of soils, subsurface investigations, shallow foundations, mat foundations, lateral earth pressures, retaining structures, sheet piles, braced cuts, pile foundations, drilled shafts and soil improvement.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week	Subjects	Preparation
1	Introduction + Stress distribution in soils
2	Stress distribution in soils
3	Site investigation
4	Site investigation
5	Settlement of structures
6	Settlement of structures
7	Settlement of structures + Bearing capacity of soils
8	Bearing capacity of soils
9	Bearing capacity of soils
10	Shallow foundations
11	Shallow foundations + Retaining structures
12	Retaining structures
13	Retaining structures
14	Pile foundations + Ground improvements
15	Final Exam Period
16	Final Exam Period

Sources

Other Sources	1. Das B. M., Principles of Foundation Engineering, Seventh Edition, Thomson Publication
	2. Coduto D. P., Foundation Design Principles and Practices, Second Edition, Prentice-Hall Publication
	3. Budhu M., Foundation and Earth Retaining Structures, 2007, Wiley Publication
	4. Birand A., Ergun U, Erol O., CE366 Foundation Engineering 1 Lecture Notes, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey

Evaluation System

Requirements	Number	Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation	-	-
Laboratory	-	-
Application	-	-
Field Work	-	-
Special Course Internship	-	-
Quizzes/Studio Critics	4	10
Homework Assignments	-	-
Presentation	-	-
Project	-	-
Report	-	-
Seminar	-	-
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury	2	50
Final Exam/Final Jury	1	40
Toplam	7	100

Percentage of Semester Work	60
Percentage of Final Work	40
Total	100

Course Category

Core Courses	X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

#	Program Qualifications / Competencies	Level of Contribution
#	Program Qualifications / Competencies	1	2	3	4	5
1	Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas in the solution of complex engineering problems.					X
2	Ability to formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.					X
3	Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4	Ability to select and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5	Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.
6	Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.				X
7	Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and intelligible instructions.
8	Awareness of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
9	Knowledge on behavior according ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility and standards used in engineering practices.
10	Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development.
11	Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety, and contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities	Number	Duration (Hours)	Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours)	16	3	48
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class	14	2	28
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics	4	3	12
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury	2	15	30
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury	1	20	20
Total Workload			138