Information Package / Course Catalogue
Geotechnical Design
Course Code: CE450
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: English
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

Providing perspective over geotechnical aspects and regarding design in various civil engineering applications.

Course Content

Soil Characterization, design of shallow foundations, design of foundations over swelling and collapsing (problematic) soils, design of pile foundations, design of retaining structures, design of preloading and vertical drains.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.He/She can characterize the soil
2.He/She can design shallow foundation
3.He/She can design pile foundation
4.He/She can design retaining structure
5.He/She can design braced cut systems
6.He/She can design measure systems against swelling or collapsing soils
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction
Week 2 - Theoretical
Soil Characterization
Week 3 - Theoretical
Design of Shallow Foundations
Week 4 - Theoretical
Design of Shallow Foundations
Week 5 - Theoretical
Consolidation settlement, design of foundation over swelling soils
Week 6 - Theoretical
Consolidation settlement, design of foundation over swelling soils
Week 7 - Theoretical
Design of Pile Foundations
Week 8 - Theoretical
Design of Pile Foundations
Week 9 - Theoretical
Design of Pile Foundations
Week 10 - Theoretical
Design of Retaining Structures
Week 11 - Theoretical
Design of Retaining Structures
Week 12 - Theoretical
Design of Braced Cut Systems
Week 13 - Theoretical
Design of Braced Cut Systems
Week 14 - Theoretical
Design of preloading and vertical drains
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%4
Assignment7%21
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%10
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Practice140342
Assignment79063
Quiz1213
Midterm Examination1426
Final Examination110313
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)127
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
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PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
OÇ-1
5
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
5
OÇ-2
4
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
4
OÇ-3
5
5
5
4
5
4
5
4
4
5
4
OÇ-4
4
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
4
OÇ-5
5
5
5
4
5
4
5
4
4
5
4
OÇ-6
5
5
4
5
4
5
4
4
5
4
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026