Course Details

FINITE ELEMENT METHODS IN GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING

CE660

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Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS Credits
1CE660GEOTEKNİK MÜHENDİSLİĞİNDE SONLU ELEMANLAR YÖNTEMİ3+0+037,5

Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Master's Degree
Department / Program CIVIL ENGINEERING
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course Description Engineers can safely simulate potentially harmful or dangerous load circumstances and failure modes using finite element analysis, which enables them to ascertain the physical reaction of a system at any place. The purpose of this course is to provide the student with an insight into the use of the finite element method for solving complex geotechnical engineering problems, such as slope stability, bearing capacity of soft soils, soil-structure interaction, and groundwater flow. The course aligns with doctorate level studies by equipping students with the theoretical and practical expertise to apply finite element analysis in addressing complex geotechnical engineering challenges, fostering advanced problem-solving and simulation skills for critical infrastructure projects.
Course Content Description Engineers can safely simulate potentially harmful or dangerous load circumstances and failure modes using finite element analysis, which enables them to ascertain the physical reaction of a system at any place. The purpose of this course is to provide the student with an insight into the use of the finite element method for solving complex geotechnical engineering problems, such as slope stability, bearing capacity of soft soils, soil-structure interaction, and groundwater flow. The course aligns with doctorate level studies by equipping students with the theoretical and practical expertise to apply finite element analysis in addressing complex geotechnical engineering challenges, fostering advanced problem-solving and simulation skills for critical infrastructure projects.
Course Methods and Techniques
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator Associate Prof.Dr. Müge akın https://avesis.agu.edu.tr/muge.akin
Name of Lecturers Associate Prof.Dr. MÜGE AKIN
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
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Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Yarıyıl İçi Çalışmalarının Başarı Notunun Katkısı 5 % 100
Total
5
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Veri yok

Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Compose the theory, assumptions and approximations involved in finite element analysis.
2 Critique some of the more popular constitutive models currently available and explore their strengths and weaknesses.
3 Critique some of the more popular constitutive models currently available and explore their strengths and weaknesses.
4 Devise sufficient information so that students can assess and compare the capabilities of available commercial software.


Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 The introduction to finite element methods, units, general Principles LO1 Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering Analyses LO2 Site Investigation for Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering LO3 Bearing Capacity Analyses for Earthquakes LO4 Site Improvement Methods to Mitigate Earthquake Effects LO4


Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12
C1 4 4 5 4 3 3 4 3 3 2 3 3
C2 4 4 4 4 3 3 4 3 3 3 3 2
C3 4 5 4 4 3 3 4 4 3 3 3 3
C4 3 4 4 4 5 3 4 4 3 3 3 3

Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant


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