CE 341

Course Code & Number

CE 341

Course Title

Soil Mechanics

Level

BS

Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits

(3+0+2) 4 TEDU Credits, 6 ECTS Credits

Year of Study:

Junior

Semester:

Fall

Type of Course:

Compulsory

Mode of Delivery:

Face-to-face

Language of Instruction:

English

Pre-requisite / Co-requisite:

Catalog Description

Formation of soils and basic geology. Geomaterial variability. Basic physical characteristics. Index properties and classification. Water in soils and conductivity. Soil stresses and their distribution. Compressibility and consolidation. Stress-strain behavior (shear strength).

Course Objectives

The primary goal of this course is to apply the essential principles of engineering mechanics to soils including their variability, and to determine and effectively communicate their properties through practical laboratory experiments.

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Apply fundamental principles of mechanics affecting soil properties and behavior including their variability,
2. Perform laboratory experiments on soils under varying conditions in accordance with established standard procedures and evaluation methods,
3. Utilize written and oral communication skills through synthesis and presentation of technical data obtained directly or indirectly.

Recommended Reading

1. An Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering by Holtz, Kovacs, Sheahan, 2nd Edition, Prentice Hall, 2010 2. Principles of Geotechnical Engineering by Das and Sobhan, 8th Edition, Cengage Learning, 2013

Course Coordinator:

Dr. Cem Akgüner