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Civil Engineering

Soil Mechanics (2)

CE3203
Two hours English

Soil Mechanics (2)

Soil 2
CE2202 Soil Mechanics (1)
Two hours One requisite
1 Introduction to Soil Stress Distribution / Stress distribution in soil mass / Stress due to point load, line load, and uniform loads
2 Stress Distribution Methods / Distribution method / Influence charts and Newmark’s solution
3 Shear Strength of Soil – Fundamentals / Mohr-Coulomb failure criteria / Importance of shear strength in geotechnical engineering
4 Laboratory Shear Strength Tests / Direct shear test (shear box test) / Triaxial test and unconfined compression test / Vane shear test
5 Introduction to Subsoil Exploration / Importance of geotechnical investigations / Planning a soil exploration program
6 Field Exploration Techniques / Number and depth of borings / Exploratory boring in the field / Soil sampling and field tests
7 Soil Exploration Reporting / Soil exploration reports and their components / Coring in rock and Rock Quality Designation (RQD) / Geophysical exploration methods
8 Introduction to Lateral Earth Pressure / Lateral earth pressure magnitude and distribution / Earth pressure at rest
9 Earth Pressure Theories / Rankine’s active and passive earth pressure theory / Coulomb’s theory and its applications
10 Retaining Structures and Earth Pressure / Approximate analysis of active force on retaining walls / Design considerations for retaining walls
11 Stability of Retaining Walls / Failure modes of retaining walls / Factor of safety against instability
12 Stability of Slopes – Infinite Slopes / Stability of infinite slopes without and with water seepage / Effect of seepage and seepage pressure
13 Stability of Slopes – Finite Slopes / Stability of finite slopes with plane failure surfaces / Earthquake effects on slope stability
14 Advanced Slope Stability Analysis / Circular cylindrical failure surfaces / Method of slices for stability analy
15 Soil Compressibility and Settlement
1.1 Mapped to: K1

Knowledge of the basics of subject.

Teaching Strategy Through lectures, module notes, tutorials, coursework, examinations, and group project work.
Assessment Methods Assignments, homework, quizzes, midterm and final.
1.2 Mapped to: K1

Knowledge of the fundamental physical and analytical principles of the subject

Teaching Strategy Through lectures, module notes, tutorials, coursework, examinations, and group project work.
Assessment Methods Assignments, homework, quizzes, midterm and final.
2.1 Mapped to: S1

Ability to use the principles of the subject matter to identify and apply the basic laws to practical problems.

Teaching Strategy Through lectures, module notes, tutorials, coursework, examinations, and group project work.
Assessment Methods Assignments, homework, quizzes, midterm and final.
2.2 Mapped to: S1

Ability to use any engineering software related to the subject

Teaching Strategy Through lectures, module notes, tutorials, coursework, examinations, and group project work.
Assessment Methods Assignments, homework, quizzes, midterm and final.
3.1 Mapped to: V.1

Creating proficiency in teamwork through collective assignments in preparing reports and laboratory work.

Teaching Strategy Through lectures, module notes, tutorials, coursework, examinations, and group project work.
Assessment Methods Assignments, homework, quizzes, midterm and final.
3.2 Mapped to: V.2

To demonstrate innovation in engineering science through tracking development in soil classification systems and soil consolidation.

Teaching Strategy Through lectures, module notes, tutorials, coursework, examinations, and group project work.
Assessment Methods Assignments, homework, quizzes, midterm and final.
Assessment
Weight
Home work
10%
Mid-term exam
25%
Laboratory and project
25%
Final Exam
40%
Total
100%