Introduction to Environmental Geotechnics

Course Code:

CE447

Course Period:

Autumn

Course Type:

Area Elective

Credits:

3

Theoric:

3

Practice:

0

Laboratory Hour:

0

ECTS:

5

Prerequisite Courses:

Soil Mechanics

Course Language:

English

Course Coordinator:

Hakkı Oral Özhan

Courses given by:

Hakkı Oral Özhan

Course Objectives:

This course aims to provide a basic understanding of the use of geotechnical concepts in the design and analysis of environmental systems, to teach the fundamentals of remediation of contaminated sites, waste containment facilities, geosynthetics and environmentally friendly soil improvement technologies.

Course Content:

Geotechnical aspects of waste containment, contaminant transport in the subsurface, engineering properties of compacted soil and wastes, geosynthetics in environmental geotechnics, synthetic polymers and biopolymers in soil improvement technology, energy piles, design of waste containment facilities

Course Methodology:

1: Lecture by instructor, 2: Lecture by instructor with class discussion, 3: Problem solving by instructor, 4: Use of simulations, 5: Problem solving assignment, 6: Reading assignment, 7: Laboratory work, 8: Term research paper, 9: Presentation by guest s

Course Evaluation Methods:

A: Written exam, B: Multiple-choice exam C: Take-home quiz, D: Experiment report, E: Homework, F: Project, G: Presentation by student, H: In-class quiz

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Course Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes	Detailed Program Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
1) Ability to identify different methods of remediation and stabilization of contaminated ground	1a, 6c	1,3,5,6	A,E
Related Topics: Geotechnical aspects of waste containment
2) Ability to identify engineering properties of geosynthetics and to design with geosynthetics in environmental geotechnics facilities	1a, 6c	1,3,5,6,10	A,E
Related Topics: Geosynthetics; Waste landfill applications of geosynthetics
3) Ability to understand water balance and contaminant transport concepts needed for the design of waste containment facilities	1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 6c	1,3,5,6	A,E
Related Topics: Determination of hydraulic conductivity; Contaminant transport; Soil/Waste interaction
4) Ability to use traditional additive materials and polymers for soil improvement	1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 6c, 9b	1,6	A,E
Related Topics: Soil improvement with polymers, fly ash, lime and cement
5) Ability to acquire skills for designing waste containment facilities	1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 6c, 9b	1,3,5,6,10	A,E
Related Topics: Design of waste containment facilities
6) Ability to acquire knowledge about the basic concepts of geothermal applications in environmental geotechnics	1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 6c, 9b	1,3,5,6	A,E
Related Topics: Energy piles

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	Introduction to Environmental Geotechnics; General description of the course contents	Lecture notes and Textbook
2	Geotechnical aspects of wastes containment	Lecture notes and Textbook
3	Conduction phenomenon in soils; Field and laboratory methods for determination of hydraulic conductivity	Lecture notes and Textbook
4	Contaminant transport in the subsurface; Soil/waste interaction; Pore fluid	Lecture notes and Textbook
5	Geosynthetics usage in environmental geotechnics; Types of geosynthetics	Lecture notes and Textbook
6	Functions of geotextiles: separation, filtration, drainage	Lecture notes and Textbook
7	Functions of geotextiles: reinforcement and stabilization	Lecture notes and Textbook
8	Functions of geomembranes and geosynthetic clay liners; Waste landfill applications of geosynthetics	Lecture notes and Textbook
9	Soil improvement with fly ash, liem and cement; Midterm Exam	Lecture notes and Textbook
10	Soil improvement with synthetic polymers	Lecture notes and Textbook
11	Soil improvement with biopolymers	Lecture notes and Textbook
12	Design of waste containment facilities	Lecture notes and Textbook
13	Geothermal energy in environmental geotechnics; Energy piles	Lecture notes and Textbook
14	Case studies	Lecture notes and Textbook

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Lecture Notes

Lecture notes and presentations

Additional Textbook

“Environmental Geotechnics”, International Technical Committee No.5 (ITC5) on Environmental Geotechnics, 2nd Ed., June 2006.

“Designing with Geosynthetics”, Robert M. Koerner, Prentice Hall, 5th Ed., 2005.

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents	If needed, some lecture notes, announcements and presentations are shared with the students on electronic media (Moodle)
Assignments	Homeworks submitted by the students are graded and returned back
Exams	Exam questions are solved if needed.

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Mid-terms	1	50
Homeworks	4	50
Total		100
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE		40
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE		60
Total		100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM OUTCOMES
No	Program Learning Outcomes	check √
1a	Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline,	√
1b	Ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.	√
2a	Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems,	√
2b	Ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.	√
3a	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.	√
3b	Ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.	√
4a	Ability to devise, select and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice.	√
4b	Ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5a	Ability to design experiments for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions,
5b	Ability to conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.
6a	Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary teams,
6b	Ability to work efficiently in multi-disciplinary teams,
6c	Ability to work individually.	√
7a	Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing,
7b	Knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language,
7c	Ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports,
7d	Ability to make effective presentations,
7e	Ability to give and receive clear and intelligible instructions.
8a	Recognition of the need for lifelong learning, ability to access information, ability to follow developments in science and technology,
8b	Ability to continue to educate him/herself.
9a	Consciousness to behave according to ethical principles and professional and ethical responsibility.
9b	Knowledge on standards used in engineering practice.
10a	Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, change management.
10b	Awareness in entrepreneurship and innovation.
10c	Knowledge about sustainable development.
11a	Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety,
11b	Knowledge about contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering.
11c	Awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
12	Knowledge about project award mechanisms and tendering procedures.
13	Knowledge about the interaction of designers and constructors.

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration	14	3	42
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	14	2	28
Hours for studying the exams	2	10	20
Homework	4	6	24
Midterm exam	1	2	2
Final exam	1	2	2
Total Work Load			118
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			4.72
ECTS Credit of the Course			5

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